I will let the experienced IB users answer your question. Just fyi, if your positions are liquidated at market price and the spreads are not that...
I think i get what Mike is asking. I'll simplify to make it easier to grasp. Eg. ETF (currently) :30% margin Mike has : 100k cash Mike purchases...
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IB is already tracking individual's account programmatically. I am on the fence on this issue.
IB should track every trader's portfolio drawdown during volatile periods and segregate them accordingly. IB reps please take note of this feedback.
I take my trading seriously. Never have I gone off-grid while my positions are open. Can't imagine doing that especially with naked positions.
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I would keep the Algo on but at the paper account to continue tracking its progress.
If stop loss orders are essential to your trading routine then you do not want to use brokers that accepts payment for order flow. This is the...
Your order is hidden and doesn't appear on the tape. If you go fishing and only throw in the fishing bait when you see the fish at the surface...
IB is probably the worst broker to trade spreads. I stopped trading with them after speaking to customer svc on how their system handles such...
The tiny edge is negative after factoring commission, fees, spread and a very slight change of market environment against you.
Are the shortable shares shown in this screenshot the current inventory IB has available for shorting?
Execution quality is different. You should do a test and see for yourself. Using the the Mosaic strategy builder for spreads is indeed less...
I agree with Sig. Long spreads get auto liquidated. Doesn't make sense. Poor brokerage choice for options trading.
I have used their Pro account > Smart best Fill setting.
It's a pity that IB does not accept PFOF but their execution does not match that of other brokerages accepting PFOF. Theoretically is far off the...
My experience with IB is opposite of yours. Single legged options are fine but anything more than that is horrible.
Do a comparison with TOS first before switching to be sure. Personally I do suspect IB's execution on option spreads is poorer compared to other...
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