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I once read somewhere that major brokers will deal with the issue of physical delivery on futures expirations, for a fee, but can't find it again. (self.investing)
Interactive Brokers closing account, won't let me deposit funds to avoid liquidation
I had my best trading day all year and in a very long time but have no one to talk to about it
Blackrock just added up to their $LUMN position
+8 million/2500% gain in 2 months, +20 million/5000% since April 2023
No reimbursement policy if hacked - IBKR Canada
Rates cut will send BETR to the moon (Better Home & Finance Holding Co)
If you want to day trade professionally, it's ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL that you trade with a professional platform that charges options fees.
Would you guys have handled it differently if you were in the same situation?
Would you guys have handled it differently if you were in the same situation? Sharing my investment experience with bad risk management strategy.
Worst brokerage platforms errors you have seen?
Worst brokerage platforms errors you have seen?
$COIN / Bitcoin ratio is stupid. Long BTC short $COIN
Just got approved for Options Trading on IBKR
USA: Options for automatically moving small amounts of excess funds from a bank into a money market mutual fund or similar? (is this "sweep"?)
Only 700 shares available for shorting on IBKR
A bullish case (w/DD) for Fisker FSR (SI: 41%)
Taking advantage of high lending rate and dividend yield
Lending out ABR and securing 15% annualized return
What’s the point of selling naked calls if you need to have the cost amount of shares regardless?
Interactive Brokers not filling orders, filling orders above limit price
HEAVY CAUTION!!! Closing a Short Put Option deep ITM...
Questions about bonds, mainly US treasuries
$LMND - Potential Gamma Squeeze
I want the same Column in Interactive Brokers to help my option game.
Price of Crude Oil vs Middle East death & injury tolls as reported by CNN
ITM put options expiring, but not enough cash in my account to purchase them
Last 35k left and looking for strategies to 10x in a short time
How is MooMoo? Recommendation for Canadian trading platforms.
CHEATSHEET: The Basics of Short Squeezes - A 3-min Read
Starting a fund partnerhip. How to go abiut it?
Must US brokers send an FYI about market orders to their clients who placed a market order in the past month by law?
is there a broker that allows automating weekly put writing?
Why does Fidelity have such terrible Treasury bond spreads and yields vs. market?
TD Ameritrade is beginning to charge users USD$50/month maintenance fees
Td Ameritrade to Schwab: how's order execution quality in Schwab?
Which free bond scanners(with ratings) are out there and which ones do you use?
Investing from Switzerland: IBKR vs Trading212 vs Degiro
Help finding spiked up/down stocks
Capital gains / Dividend tax on taxable MMF's for a foreign investor
Which online brokerages should I consider?
Can I get a count? DRS Price Hike: Would You Change Brokers?
How do American investors directly access foreign markets?
How are brokers like Lightspeed or Dash Prime for portfolio margin buying power?
Cost of options contracts:- AAPL / NVDA comparison
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I've been using eToro and IBKR. Recommend either of them.
I also do by hand. Just that when news come out like BATL you don't have time to fill everything in and I find mobile version of IBKR not super friendly for such quick actions.
Well, I had to form an LLC to get IBKR institutional account so it's not entirely a waste of time in all cases. And at the time the only way to get IBKR direct OAuth access was by being an institutional customer which meant a business banking account (alway required at least an LLC for my chosen bank) and having a non-individual tax ID, etc...
So what numbers are we potentially looking at? Trading at $1.30 right now on IBKR. Today’s range 1.19-1.46. Volume 650k. Shortable shares 53,700. Days to cover 0.3. DTC too low to squeeze just yet.
I don’t know about wise but IBKR allows you to buy stocks in foreign currency on foreign exchanges. It’s by far the best tool for making your non crypto assets part of the network state.
How do I block the IBKR shares guy
Do you know how to get snapshot quote on IBKR? I want to swll at open but it seems I cannot find this goddamns button on mobile app
> Had nothing to do with selling options, it was the "ladder" trading feature, another way to buy/sell shares. It was a bug in a new (likely [AI-generated](https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1nfwmku/robinhoods_ceo_says_majority_of_its_new_code_is/)) feature, in the part that interacts with your money directly. This time it was selling shares. Maybe next time it's a new feature in the options interface that forces you to buy way more than you planned. The point is there's a high likelihood of more bugs in the direct money-touching part of their app, and next time it may not be widespread enough for them to fix your issue. Seems like you're still willing to roll that dice for some reason. > All brokers have glitches though, when researching FINRA complaints and problems similar to mine, most were about Fidelity, IBKR, Schwab, E-trade, etc. You mean the biggest brokers that more people use have more complaints?! I'm shocked!!! > My only concern was that they fixed the issue and they did. But they didn't at first. They told you they couldn't fix the problem. I'm guessing it was only after they learned how widespread the issue was that they fixed your problem as well.
afaik yes, though I never used it myself. It sucks for iliquid stocks because of the spread somehow? I use IBKR, you do need to fill out a quiz and lie to them that you have trading experience with options to unlock options. same for leveraged products and other stuff (tho I have never used those)
Tried to buy it on IBKR but it's not available for some reason
Had nothing to do with selling options, it was the "ladder" trading feature, another way to buy/sell shares. I've never had a problem in the years I've used RH but I'm not naive to past issues others have faced. All brokers have glitches though, when researching FINRA complaints and problems similar to mine, most were about Fidelity, IBKR, Schwab, E-trade, etc. My only concern was that they fixed the issue and they did.
What broker do you use for that? IBKR?
Trade Republic is popular in germany. IBKR is another option but they have some barriers in place to keep you from doing stupid shit like OP
It is a smart move to look for ways to protect your savings in a more stable environment. Using a US LLC for investment purposes is a common strategy, though it does add a few layers of paperwork compared to a personal account. Since you already have the LLC and a Chase bank account, you have already cleared the hardest hurdles. Here is the ELI5 (Explain Like I'm Five) process for moving into the stock market. 1. The Correct Process (Step-by-Step) Step A: Choose an Entity Account When you sign up for a brokerage, you must not select a Personal or Individual account. You must select Entity, Organizational, or Corporate account. Why? The account must be in the name of your LLC, not your name. The brokerage will ask for the LLC’s Employer Identification Number (EIN). Step B: Prepare Your Golden Documents Brokerages are very strict with foreign-owned companies because of Know Your Customer (KYC) laws. You will need: Articles of Organization: The paper from the state where you formed the LLC. Operating Agreement: This is crucial. It must clearly state that you are the Authorized Signer or Manager with the power to trade stocks. EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575): The letter the IRS sent when you got your tax ID. W-8BEN-E Form: This is the tax form for foreign entities. It tells the IRS that your LLC is owned by a foreigner so they apply the correct tax rules (and avoid double taxing you if a treaty exists). Step C: Link the Bank Account Once approved, you will link your Chase Business account. Most brokers use ACH transfers (which are free and take 1–3 days) or Wires (which are instant but usually cost $20–$30). 2. Recommended Brokerages for Foreign-Owned LLCs Not all brokers like working with foreign-owned LLCs. Some (like Robinhood or Vanguard) often require the owners to be US residents. Here are the big three for your situation: Interactive Brokers (IBKR): Generally considered the best choice for international users. They have the most experience with foreign entities and offer access to global markets (London, Tokyo, etc.), not just the US. Charles Schwab: Very reputable and has a dedicated Schwab One International division. They provide excellent service but the application for an LLC is usually a paper/PDF form rather than a 5-minute online click. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed (Chase): Since you already bank with Chase, you can open an investment account directly through them. It is convenient because you can see your bank balance and stocks in the same app. 3. Common Pitfalls to Avoid The Form 5472 Trap: This is the most dangerous part. Even if your LLC makes zero profit, as a foreign-owned LLC, you must file Form 5472 and Form 1120 with the IRS every year. The penalty for forgetting this starts at $25,000. Estate Taxes: If a non-US person dies owning more than $60,000 in US assets directly (or through a disregarded LLC), the US can take up to 40% in Death Taxes. Many people use a Blocker Corporation or specific insurance to avoid this. Withholding on Dividends: The US will automatically take 30% of any dividends your stocks pay out. If your country has a tax treaty with the US, you can lower this to 15% or 0% by (NOT financial advice just my opinion of what I would do in your shoes. As always do your own research and decide what’s best for you )
get an account with IBKR.
Tasty. IBKR is way better
It is a smart move to look for ways to protect your savings in a more stable environment. Using a US LLC for investment purposes is a common strategy, though it does add a few layers of paperwork compared to a personal account. Since you already have the LLC and a Chase bank account, you have already cleared the hardest hurdles. Here is the ELI5 (Explain Like I'm Five) process for moving into the stock market. 1. The Correct Process (Step-by-Step) Step A: Choose an Entity Account When you sign up for a brokerage, you must not select a Personal or Individual account. You must select Entity, Organizational, or Corporate account. Why? The account must be in the name of your LLC, not your name. The brokerage will ask for the LLC’s Employer Identification Number (EIN). Step B: Prepare Your Golden Documents Brokerages are very strict with foreign-owned companies because of Know Your Customer (KYC) laws. You will need: Articles of Organization: The paper from the state where you formed the LLC. Operating Agreement: This is crucial. It must clearly state that you are the Authorized Signer or Manager with the power to trade stocks. EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575): The letter the IRS sent when you got your tax ID. W-8BEN-E Form: This is the tax form for foreign entities. It tells the IRS that your LLC is owned by a foreigner so they apply the correct tax rules (and avoid double taxing you if a treaty exists). Step C: Link the Bank Account Once approved, you will link your Chase Business account. Most brokers use ACH transfers (which are free and take 1–3 days) or Wires (which are instant but usually cost $20–$30). 2. Recommended Brokerages for Foreign-Owned LLCs Not all brokers like working with foreign-owned LLCs. Some (like Robinhood or Vanguard) often require the owners to be US residents. Here are the big three for your situation: Interactive Brokers (IBKR): Generally considered the best choice for international users. They have the most experience with foreign entities and offer access to global markets (London, Tokyo, etc.), not just the US. Charles Schwab: Very reputable and has a dedicated Schwab One International division. They provide excellent service but the application for an LLC is usually a paper/PDF form rather than a 5-minute online click. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed (Chase): Since you already bank with Chase, you can open an investment account directly through them. It is convenient because you can see your bank balance and stocks in the same app. 3. Common Pitfalls to Avoid The Form 5472 Trap: This is the most dangerous part. Even if your LLC makes zero profit, as a foreign-owned LLC, you must file Form 5472 and Form 1120 with the IRS every year. The penalty for forgetting this starts at $25,000. Estate Taxes: If a non-US person dies owning more than $60,000 in US assets directly (or through a disregarded LLC), the US can take up to 40% in Death Taxes. Many people use a Blocker Corporation or specific insurance to avoid this. Withholding on Dividends: The US will automatically take 30% of any dividends your stocks pay out. If your country has a tax treaty with the US, you can lower this to 15% or 0% by (NOT financial advice just my opinion of what I would do in your shoes. As always do your own research and decide what’s best for you )
I think IBKR but not 100%
So I don't really buy bonds myself, but I know with IBKR you need to apply to have trading pensions permissions for bonds. So it'll depend on your broker. So if you have bond trading permissions, you can search through a vast amount of available bonds, prices, and yields. In tradingview I found Brazilian 10 yr bond BR10Y which has a yield of 13.783% right now. So, step 1 would be to get trading permissions from your broker to buy bonds or transfer to one that allows it, and step 2 would be to find the bond you're looking for and purchase it. Call your broker if you need specific help on how to do it.
I actually use interactive brokers and have done paper trading on there. But these other sites are more for analysis and seem to display it alot better than these traditional brokerages. IBKR can be a bit finnicky
From what I have heard, IBKR has the most complexe one. For now it hasn't been very complicated to get used to it but I'm still using the demo version as someone who is coming from TR the plate-forme is less intuitive and less user friendly (but maybe it's only the case of the demo version)
Someone here recommended Saxo to trade. I have been trying the demo version so far to get familiar with it. However I'm not 100% sure if their fees system is more interesting than IBKR. The one I use currently is Trade Republic very transparent and simple of use but not adapted to trade in after hours and not a lot of penny stocks available
Thanks for the reply. I've read similar complaints from people using other brokers like Fidelity and IBKR. The whole point of FINRA is to protect investors and to file complaints when something like this happens because of an error on the broker's part. I made this post to see if anyone's experienced this before and if I should speak to Robinhood more or directly file a complaint with FINRA.
Idk I give HOOD a forward PE of 37.5, assuming it can average its EPS to 0.70 a quarter (yes this month may come shy of that). The average analyst forecast is putting Hood at $2.46 annual eps for 2026, so its not an giant leap to $2.80 considering HOOD has a history of beating estimates. However, 37.5 is still high if you’re benchmarking a traditional bank, and still not “cheap” versus something like IBKR. But HOOD isn’t a pure bank or a pure broker, it’s kind of the best of both, plus they’re layering in new surfaces like prediction markets. Which I think is going to be huge in the next two earnings reports since NFL, NBA, and UFC are pretty jam-packed right now. Additionally, their mobile first approach and brand recognition has made them widely popular among anyone under 30. Sure if we removed all those positives, then we should give the younger IBKR competitor (HOOD) a lower forward PE, likely near 25-28.
Yes use IBKR. You can withdraw technically in that currency if you need to.
IBKR wants $50k for a mini. I'm not putting $50k at risk fuck that.
IBKR paper trading account.
What trading journal app is that? How do you import IBKR trades automatically?
It's solid DD Full disclosure I entered at $11.41 Here's the basics of why I'm in it. Has predictable daily volume of 1.3-1.6million shares with no high volume days in last 30 days. Anomalous ownership per IBKR: 6.7% (5% Is Pfizer) Strategic ownership 107% Institutional ownership, not including the recent ownership increase from 3.6 mill - 5.4 mill shares by Blackrock on their 13G filed today so 110%ish 3. Insider accumulation: 1,557,500 shares on Jan 6th 4. Shorted shares: 21,469,843, days to cover 14, percentage of float shorted 33.75%, price at time of report $8.18 5. Massive cup with handle materialized at open 4 days ago on a dark horse run up, catching the short sellers off guard. 6. With no regular retail panic sellers or profit takers they have not been able to escape, with only 263,361 shortable shares left to fight with. 7. For the last 4 days shorts have thrown practically everything but the kitchen sink at the SP trying to contain it. Meanwhile the institutional investors just buy back the shares they lent them back and hold them. Short volume for the last 4 trading days. Friday 68.6% Monday 57.8% Tuesday 61.47% Today 37.52% 8. Fully funded through 2028, no open dilution in place, with 2 phase 3 assets providing data readouts between now and then. I feel this stock could quickly meet its median price target of $21 per share and could (with the appropriate investors providing the right leverage) run for a multiple day multi bagger
**Institutional background here (14 years).** You are correct on the filing (SR-FINRA-2025-017), but I need to temper your expectations on the "Monday Feb 23rd" date. In the regulatory world, there is a massive difference between **Approval Date** and **Implementation Date.** Here is the "Fine Print" that retail traders are missing: **1. The "Intraday Margin" Catch** They aren't just "deleting" the PDT rule; they are replacing it with a **"Real-Time Intraday Margin"** standard. * **Old Way:** "Do you have $25k? Yes? Okay, trade whatever you want." (Lazy Risk Management). * **New Way:** "Does this specific trade exceed your real-time buying power based on the volatility of the asset?" (Active Risk Management). * **The Implication:** This requires brokers to run sophisticated real-time risk engines. The big boys (IBKR, Schwab) can do this. The discount brokers might struggle. **2. The "House Rule" Loophole** Just because FINRA *removes* the $25k requirement doesn't mean your broker *has* to. * Brokers are allowed to set "House Rules" that are stricter than FINRA. * Many brokers might keep the $25k minimum for another 6-12 months simply because they don't want to spend the money upgrading their risk engine to calculate intraday margin for $2,000 accounts. **3. The Timeline Reality** * **Feb 23 (Target):** This is just the deadline for the SEC to *approve* the rule change. * **Implementation Period:** Once approved, FINRA usually gives member firms **180 days** to update their systems. **My Prediction:** The rule passes in February, but you won't see the $25k limit actually disappear from your app until **Q3 or Q4 2026.** Great news for the long term, but don't quit your day job on Feb 24th expecting to day trade with $500.
I don’t normally trade options so I’m on IBKR for futures commissions
0.03 average cost? Why is it that cheap?. On IBKR every options contract is around 1K
IBKR is arguably the best broker, unless you value the gamification of stocks that Robinhood has popularized and many other services have copied.
Schwab. I had threatened to take my business to IBKR. :)
How much did you lost on HOOD Should have bought IBKR!
They give you free samples on roofs and near railways when you join IBKR. You have to hatch fetch it yourself though.
Anyone using IBKR and can let me know how to invest in copper?
IBKR going to 80 at open
Congrats on opening your first account! One quick tip with IBKR: make sure to check out their research tools; they can really help you make informed decisions. Good luck hitting that goal!
Canda ticker...need IBKR or Scwab int. desk
THERE WE GOO Next leg down after hours. \-$1.4 $GOOG \-$7 $NFLX \-$11 $IBKR MORE RED LETS GOO
Very bullish on IBKR as more and more people try to gamble their way out of perpetual wage slavery
With the NFLX loss & UAL gain + IBKR wash, I basically just washed the entire play lol. Riiip. Oh well
IBKR earnings: Reported diluted earnings per share were $0.63 for the current quarter and $0.65 as adjusted. For the year-ago quarter, reported diluted earnings per share2 were $0.50 and $0.51 as adjusted. Reported net revenues were $1.64 billion for the current quarter and $1.67 billion as adjusted. For the year-ago quarter, reported net revenues were $1.39 billion and $1.42 billion as adjusted. Reported income before income taxes was $1.30 billion for the current quarter and $1.33 billion as adjusted. For the year-ago quarter, reported income before income taxes was $1.04 billion and $1.08 billion as adjusted.
Anyone else got burned with IBKR calls?
IBKR calls or nah?
SPX options just died on IBKR, no pricing, anybody else?
Why would a broker even accept an order of buying 1000 shares if the funds are not sufficient? On IBKR if I try to buy something which exceeds my available balance, I simply can't place the buy order, as it says "insufficient funds".
For ER's today: Sold OTM CSPs on NFLX, IBKR & UAL, equal allocations. Goodluck to all
Sold OTM CSPs on NFLX, IBKR & UAL, equal allocations. Goodluck to all!
Damn today was great! Letting my IBKR position ride and continue to print and already made my SPY money. Gl all!
Watching IBRX jump up 18.11% and then down to -0.97% back and forth in a matter of milliseconds on IBKR is quite the fun time.
ATON on watch, I finally got myself IBKR account
I have use Fidelity, Robinhood, Webull, Schwab, Etrade and IBKR. Fidelity's fills and commission are the best, they only charge me 50cent to open and free to close. IBKR gives me the best margin rate and their fill is very good. I don't like Robinhood and Webull, even though they don't charge commission but the fills are horrible, end up cost me more money.
Do you know if IBKR is safe? It's american, but I use the Irish branch when I transfer funds to the platform.
**Institutional background here (14 years).** You are referring to the Bank of America "Palladium" structure. It’s effectively a **Short Correlation / Long Dispersion** bet. * **The Thesis:** The Mag 7 (or Top 10) will continue to be volatile, but they will stop moving *together*. (e.g., NVDA rips, GOOGL dumps). * **The Trade:** Long Single-Stock Variance (High Vol) vs. Short Index Variance (Low Vol). **How to execute this on IBKR with $100k:** Do *not* try to replicate the full 10-stock basket. The margin requirement and slippage on 20+ option legs will kill your Sharpe. We call the retail version **"Dirty Dispersion"** (Concentrated Dispersion): 1. **The Selection:** Don't buy the whole basket. Pick the 2-3 names with the highest "Implied vs. Realized" volatility gap (likely NVDA or TSLA). 2. **The Legs:** * **Long:** Buy ATM Straddles (or Strangles) on those 2-3 names. * **Short:** Sell an ATM Straddle on the Index (SPX or QQQ) to fund it. 3. **The Ratio:** You must **Vega-Weight** the hedge. (e.g., If you are Long 10k Vega on NVDA, you need to be Short \~8-9k Vega on SPX, adjusted for Beta). **The Risk:** This is a "Correlation" short. If we get a macro shock (CPI/War) and *everything* dumps together (Correlation goes to 1.0), your Index Short leg will blow out faster than your Single Stocks can compensate. You need to be very comfortable calculating **Vega-Notional** to run this safely. I used to structure these dispersion desks. If you want help calculating the Vega-weighting for a $100k allocation, feel free to DM me. It’s tricky to get the ratio right on a retail platform.
IBKR, your notification of my portfolio being down 3% is not welcome 😡
Japan is also a good place to put money right now. The yen has been down but the dollar is slumping and the yen will rise. I just opened a IBKR account.
Anyone selling puts on IBKR for its ER on Tuesday?
Long-term TSLA holder, similar tax issues with selling all of it, selling a few hundred per year anyways to diversify. 1-3 times a year it goes on face-ripping rallies, but most of the time selling on up days and then rebuying on down days works out OK. I'm tinkering with a custom python script that does it for me, but it isn't conservative (uses 50 delta on weeklies). You could start paper trading that to see how it works out for AMZN (Schwab and other brokers (IBKR?) have paper trading account options). Somethings to consider - don't sell 10 CCs all at once - only sell 5 total, and stagger them to 1 per week. Example: each week place an order to sell a call at 45dte and 30 delta, for 20-30% higher than the current mid price (i.e. will only get hit on up days, if at all). If AMZN goes on a tear and the price is 50-100% higher than what you sold it for then roll up and out (don't wait until it has blown far past your strike price). At that point you might not care about paying cap gains on just 100 shares being called away too - it will probably be 15% (3.6k of the 24k at current price)
“Unfortunately, trading in UURAF has been restricted. There are issues with clearing trades in UURAF therefore, the symbol is not tradable at IBKR.” That was their explanation, that was last year in October when all the critical minerals stuff was pumping like crazy but it doesn’t look like it’s changed.
IBKR? Title? R u retarded
Probably could, if you had IBKR. I see the Section 1256 contract options prices moving
I‘m down 5% on my IBKR projection
Don't discount ChatGPT yet. They are still a pop culture reference. See around in chats, talks, memes they will say chatgpt not gemini. Just like nobody says search it and say google it. chatgpt is still a household name and I did some testing with gemini, although gemini is better but there were some cases where chatgpt outperformed gemini. For e.g. 1. I asked both about which market data subscription required to get OHLCV data from IBKR and gemini told me I need $10 + $4.5 subscription and was very confident. But chatgpt told me I only need $4.5 subscription which is the correct answer. 2. I asked both to write a program that will call IBKR API every minute to get OHLCV data. gemini wrote it in a way that if my app starts at 09:46:23 then it will call it every minute at 09:47:23, 09:48:23 etc. which is wrong. Chatgpt wrote it smartly by aligning it with minute i.e. even if I start app at 09:46:23, it will do first call at 09:47:00 and then all subsequent calls at 09:48:00, 09:49:00 etc.
It on IBKR. It’s on the TSE (Toronto stock exchange) so make sure to search there.
My understanding is if you buy the no on IBKR they pay interest on the bet until it settles.
Anyone know any Australian brokers that support this stock? Been on the lookout for it but IG and IBKR don't seem to have it
So, not everything in that header is contract specific, but IV Last is the implied volatility derived from the most recent traded price of a *specific* option contract (Strike, DTE, Call/Put). If you click on a different one it will change, basically used for comparing adjacent strikes or Skew analysis. IV / Hist Vol refers to general implied volatility vs realized volatility for the stock typically ATM-weighted and standardized to 30 days and won't change when you look at different contracts, but will change based on price movement, time passes, near term IV reprices. Hist Vol / Hist Vol CI is Calculated purely from past stock returns and is independent of options pricing. IBKR places them together as a way to look at weather *this option* expensive relative to nearby strike and is volatility for this stock high or low relative to history. \*I would stress that understanding how IV (Implied Volatility) and HV (historical Volatility) interact with contract pricing is important. Vega measures an option's price sensitivity to changes in the underlying asset's implied volatility (IV). If you haven't, I think it's well worth at understanding how the First Order Greeks work and interact with price and price movement. Second Order Greeks like Charm or the concept of Vanna-Volga pricing gave me much more clarity on Options Trading and how trading extrinsic value with contracts is much different than trading the underlying equities. Reading basic free articles on Investopedia in conjunction with google can turn a well queried GPT into a good teacher for instance.
I use IBKR and Vanguard for trading For chart and financial analysis I use Webull and Google gemini To find picks in the market use reddit and some YouTube channels which also cover some news headlines as well. Who on YouTube? I like tradbrigade, investor channel, all in podcast. Sometimes ill listen to that Kevin dude or Martin shkreli just to see what theyre saying. Sometimes theyre right sometimes theyre wrong but i dont particularly use the channels to fuel my plays. I listen, do my own DD, then make my own decision based on everything.
I use IBKR and Vanguard for trading For chart and financial analysis I use Webull and Google gemini To find picks in the market use reddit and some YouTube channels which also cover some news headlines as well.
Just my personal experience. Granted this was 5 years ago, but both IBKR and Schwab (TOS) didn't like that I was doing thousands of orders a day of odd lots. IBKR kindly suggested a different tier of account. Schwab just said "please stop doing that"