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Having two brokerages will increase your SIPC insurance cover, in the event of another 2008 crisis: [https://www.sipc.org/for-investors/what-sipc-protects](https://www.sipc.org/for-investors/what-sipc-protects) JPM has in-house derivatives trading. That means the bank is on the hook for any losses racked up by its trading subsidiaries - the way Lehman Bros and Bear Sterns were in 2008. …

Anyone know if IBKR would let me sell my SPY options contracts in pre-market?

Well first of all, you could just give it someone else to manage. Minimise the risk, and the time and sleepless nights. Or put it an a safe index fund like S&P or VWRP. At your age, you really don’t want to be taking on too much risk as it’s …

Need your insights Retired 66 y. old with small small pension got USD 100 000 from heritage. Would like to have your opinion how to invest them. The best way to get study return. Your portfolio type. I am a young beginner (laugh), have a IBKR account London platform. Thanks …

There are 760,000 shortable shares on IBKR alone. The fuck are you talking about?

Fuck, this stock doesn't exist on moomoo Knew I should have stuck with IBKR

Which mobile broker or charting app has interface like IBKR pro? Hey everyone. I currently use IBKR pro and I love it for phone but desktop and iPad version aren’t for me. What I like on IBKR is the way prices reflected and updated each 0.01 sec and also post …

Can’t seem to find the ADR GGGSY on IBKR?

I have no idea where the market is heading but I think its getting overheated... Recently, a newsletter from WSJ editor Jason Zweig stated that Mag 7 stocks are heavily invested in AI, funded from their internal cash flow and now they are looking for more borrowing as well. If …

Maybe IBKR

You could literally just trade this on Polymarket or IBKR with their Smart Contracts. No need to buy janky ETFs or individual stock plays.

Robinhood has rates currently at 4.75% for ~150K of amount borrowed but they don't offer trust accounts. IBKR is pretty much close to that as you can get. I have no complaints with them as a broker. Worst case you can always like-kind transfer assets back if you're not happy.

What's the best financial institution to get a loan based on pledged stock assets? Here's my situation. I've got about $900K in a non-IRA (Schwab) in an Irrevocable Trust (I'm the sole Beneficiary & Trustee if that matters - the Trust itself is complex, but pretty much allows me to …

I built a auto trader bot that was killing it on IBKR, but then I saw those fees. So I changed to slow and steady ML algos to help me decide when to trade. As alot of people said the spread and the fees will get you and that might …

you can use IBKR or Ic market

Isn’t the margin on a box limited to excess liquidity capping you at 2:1? How are you getting past the limit in IBKR?

I have been looking into it lately and honestly it’s kinda decent if you already got a chunk invested. The points aren’t crazy or anything but they do stack a bit over time since everything’s held at IBKR anyway so nothing weird going on. The only thing is the monthly …

Does IBKR Make Small Accounts Unnecessarily Hard to Trade With? Hi everyone, I’m currently learning to trade with a small account ($800) on Interactive Brokers, focusing on swing trading with the occasional intraday opportunity. I chose a cash account specifically to avoid PDT restrictions and trade freely with settled funds. …

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BYND reloaded? Why is BYND pumpkin again? Today's volumes on IBKR 260M !

IBKR is terrible had nothing but problems with them. They have terrible customer service and you can’t leverage a position, had 130k in an account and was forbidden to have a decent gold position.

There aren't any brokers with "unlimited" leverage, no. Normally they're in the range of 10:1 or below. I think ThinkorSwim that I use is 4:1. I used to use IBKR but switched..

CMC markets, Oanda, IBKR are my "top regulated" If you want more leverage, if you are not in Ontario, Fusion markets is great .. They are, what i call. "softly regulated" in a small country in eastern Africa. I personally never had a issue with them in 3 years.

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I usually backtest over at least 200 *last* days by starting a python code that fetches for me all the necessary data from IBKR like candles, volume etc. It's also always interesting to check on bullish/bearish markets and e.g. with different trends. Such a testing gives me a lot of …

IBKR monthly client margin loan balances for 2025. |Month|Ending client margin loan balances|\# of client accts (000)|Avg margin balance per acct| |:-|:-|:-|:-| |January|$64.9B (+47% y/y, +1% m/m)|3.450|$18,800| |February|$63.3B (+34% y/y, -2% m/m)|3.540|$17,900| |March|$63.7B (+24% y/y, flat m/m)|3.620|$17,600| |April|$58.2B (+15% y/y, -9% m/m)|3.710|$15,700| |May|$61.2B (+15% y/y, +5% m/m)|3.790|$16,100| |June|$65.1B (+18% y/y, …

That volume is considerably low for BTC. Have you looked at IBKR? https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/accounts/open-account-country-list.php

I think most platforms APIs are an absolute mess. I think this is on purpose. Many platforms that also offer advisement services don’t necessarily want DIY traders, so the data is generally a mess. IBKR does a great job providing additional data and transparency but their APi is still a …

There are 7.4 million shortable shares at .43% available on IBKR alone and the market cap is over $4 billion. 0 chance for a short squeeze.

I'd recommend IBKR as the strongest option for your needs. They offer the most comprehensive global market access (all markets you mentioned), multi-currency accounts (supports USD, EUR, THB and 20+ others), competitive FX rates (0.002% vs 0.1%+ at others), and strongest financial position (publicly traded, $10B+ market cap). For ETF …

I'd go with IBKR for US stocks in Alberta, especially for your TFSA. Wealthsimple charges 1.5% currency conversion fees each way which really adds up for US securities. IBKR has much lower forex fees (around 0.002%), better execution, and more investment options. Tax reporting is straightforward with both platforms, but …

The best app or website for investing US stocks in Alberta, Canada? There are so many apps that can invest US stocks. As far as I research, IBKR is good but some people say wealthsimple is good too. In terms of final tax returns or TFSA which one is the …

My application to start Options trading on IBKR was rejected. I am that level of regarded. Too regarded to be able to make regarded bets.

Webull Scanner wenn du IBKR hast und Lust auf wilde Momentum plays ala Ross Cameron

Then I will check it out ! Maybe I missed something! I do have IBKR, but still

You can do this yourself, it's not rocket science with the Degiro or IBKR application, access to all global markets at reduced costs. The banker gorges himself with his 1%

Which broker would you recommend for ETF + stock investing? (Trading212 vs Interactive Brokers vs DEGIRO vs flatex vs GBE Brokers) Hi everyone, I’m trying to choose the best brokerage platform for mainly long-term investing in **ETFs** and **individual stocks**, and I’d really appreciate some input from people with real-world …

I get this all the time. This is what works for me: 1. I calculate the entry point, TP and SL. 2. Set the orders including that information (I'm on IBKR) 3. Step away from the computer. If you believe in your system let your system do its job. If …

Prop firm or my own money Hello hello Honest opinion! What is best for a begginer to start day trading, with experience on how market works and how day trading is I have been paper trading already for few months ! A prop firm like Topstep or start with my …

SLRX | Borrow Fee Update — 26 Nov 2025 Source: Public data (Fintel / brokerage feeds where available) Summary Recent public data shows elevated borrow costs on SLRX compared with many micro-caps. Borrow rates have stayed high over multiple sessions rather than spiking briefly, which is atypical for names of …

Tax implications from GOOGL - need some advice I hope there are some great legal minds here that can help me with a tax question: I bought GOOGL at 100 and went pretty hard in. It has now grown to be almost 40% of my portfolio. I want to de-risk …

I need a new cash account as IBKR limits day trades to 1 a week. I was thinking of using Robinhood, but then stuff like this makes me nervous to switch. Any other recommendations? Being able to trade 24/7 was a big selling point but I was not aware of …

Patiently wait for my setup to trigger my entry. I go in 1DTE ATM with an attached STOP of 0.30 that I drag manually jogging behind the price as it climbs, when I see the first sign of weakness in my 5’ chart I put my STOP closer to the …

I’m also using IBKR but I’m looking to change. I like that it allows you to trade in all markets but it only allows me to make 1 day trade in a 5 day period even though it’s a cash account.

Other apps aside from IBKR How can you guys buy stocks right now when the market is not yet open? I tried ordering but cannot buy yet right now. Im using IBKR. What are you guys using to buy stocks around this time? I’m living in Asia if this information …

Mate switch to IBKR at least you can proper short, those euro warrants are gouging fees and premiums by MM. Been here done that. Regarding your play, expect vol and maybe being under for a bit with that BTC dead cat bounce but you should be good 👍

In most European countries you can’t open a normal brokerage account in your own name at 15, so the first step is getting a parent on board. Either they open a junior/custodial account where that’s available, or they open the account in their own name and invest for you with …

Anyone use IBKR? How are its screeners, better or worse than TOS?

Built an automated system that buys EMA dips + protects positions (pre-market/after-hours too) only works on IBKR Been working on an automated trading system for momentum scalping small-caps/penny stocks. Two features that solve problems I kept running into: 1️⃣ AUTOMATED EMA DIP BUYING \- Sets buy orders at your chosen …

Part of the reason rotating away from robinhood over to IBKR...most of retail buys on RH now, and pulls the shares over to the dark pool.

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My brotha in IBKR, what’s that 😭, I have -94% in performance since last January as noob. Don’t do that brotha, brotha ewww 😭😄

I own small portion in this as a beaten down dog play. IBKR shows forwards PE of 1.54 now. I would say this dog is as beaten as it can be. Will need to call veterinary, but this would put even in bigger hole with this company😀

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New Constructs in IBKR I read that I can have access to New Constructs via IBKR. I searched in my IBKR account and I can't find it. Maybe this service is only available in USA and not in Europe (IBKR Ireland)?

https://preview.redd.it/ttmsstos333g1.png?width=1320&format=png&auto=webp&s=3d328548c657fc86aa0ee6eea9433d18ae3d06a7 IBKR is up, here are my positions.

Is Pickmytrade legitimate and safe to use with IBKR? So I have been recently searching for a good way to automate my options trades by charting the underlying in TV and sending entry signals through webhooks (based on Trendlines). So far the only solutions that I have found were signalstack …

From a value perspective (with some growth), i like IBKR morethan HOOD

Your first mistake was transferring from IBKR to Questrade. Gave up amazing FX conversions that save you thousands to get cheaper commissions to save a couple bucks.

IBKR Canada Hello everyone, I just started day trading with ibkr. I live in Canada and I can't find any info with choosing the right account so the CRA won't kick my ass. So , what type of account should I use for day trading ? I have 2 accounts …

New IBKR Desktop Help pls So I went with IBKR which I’m now starting to think is a horrible descion. Their desktop is relatively new and seems unusable. For starters the charts constantly freeze and won’t update data now matter what. It happens to the candlestick chart, lvl 2/ market …

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Pretty brutal OP sorry about these losses. I have to question the thought process though about loading up on MSTR calls without any corresponding hedge. Someone smart enough to accumulate this amount of money surely could’ve thought about what would happen if it did not go his way. IBKR has …

IBKR correct ! 👍🏼 Wealtsimple ok

CMC markets, Oanda, IBKR, IC markets, Fusion Markets Please consider that alot of people loose money trading, and some bad reviews are most likely just people who lost money and blaming the broker for their mistakes.,

That's what you get transferring from IBKR to WS.

Investing in Turkey Anyone has been able to invest in individual stocks in turkey?, what broker is recommended?, I use IBKR but is limited, (if you will comment just to say i’m crazy for looking into Turkey, just ignore this post) I find value in some stocks, that i’m pretty …

CCTG is blasting off. can't buy it on IBKR

DAStrader is the software you are most likely seeing. It can do all those things. It is not a broker, you have to sign up with a broker separately and then link DAStrader to the account. I use IBKR (they have a strong partnership with DAStrader) TONS of tutorials online

Right or wrong, I used the 'Close all positions>100%' feature on IBKR today. Up 20% for the year and would rather endure lost opportunity costs than a drawdown.

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I don't know of any brokerages that allow trading in South Korea (maybe IBKR but I'd check first.) There are no foreign ordinaries in the US for South Korean stocks and the few that can be found (Samsung being the primary example) don't trade/have no bid/ask.

Go with Interactive Brokers Pro Tiered, low per-share cost, insane routing, and fucking insane customizable hotkeys. Lightspeed is only worth it if you need ultra-low latency and direct-market-access, but costs and setup are higher. For your volume and premarket momentum style, IBKR gives the best of execution speed (at least …

* Naked shorts. IBKR allows you to do so. * If you're interested in a specific short to stock, it's possible that it has a targeted inverse. For example NVDQ is 2x inverse NVDA, AXS is 1x inverse TSLA etc. * Go long on non-AI stocks (possibly with leverage). If …

No i don't think it's possible with IBKR and Tradingview. Every broker has a different API. But if you use IBKR desktop app you can do it through their interface. So I keep both open and execute on IBKR software

IBKR and Trading View So I’m just starting and am seeing that you can not move your stop loss or stop limit after placing order. Is there any way around this?

Hey, your feelings are quite understandable... Try to stay away from options and trade something else, like maybe stocks. You don't have there such pressure as margin calls. Also try only with longs, I mean don't go into the minus on your account. What is more important, there are demo …

Looking for DayTrading / Scalping broker as a German resident (US Small Caps) Hi everyone, I’m based in Germany and currently using two brokers: * **Scalable Capital (Prime+)** for long-term investing and German markets * **Interactive Brokers (IBKR)** for daytrading With **Scalable**, my setup is extremely simple: I pay **€4.99/month** …

Paper handed the best pair trade (IBIT-MSTR) of my life, still +€26k Mostly just short MSTR + long IBIT (or short mNAV, as they call it). Initially started with the safer play of a deep ITM put. Bought some calls to decrease margin requirements along the way. Paper handed 8/27 …

What is actually happening in bynd The data I will be using are FTD(fail to deliver), offexchange trading(dark pool), Short interest. (All souces are included in the picture.) First, WHY the price is not exploding! With 32.4M shares being bought off-exchange: The price impact you’d normally see: • 32M shares …

What is your favorite tools on mobile devices? I am currently using IBKR tools for trading, and on my desktop computer it works pretty descent. But when I am traveling and I am trying to trade with my iPad or iPhone, I can`t seem to execute trades fast enough so …

up 150% on 0dte SPX puts I bought two hours ago. Thank you IBKR and your global trading hours. Probably going to sit the cash session out, looks like a theta day at best.

Brooo, I thought I was falling asleep so I left a GNS order in at IBKR and it filled at the top 😭😭😭😭. Sure hope you guys are right about this one....

I also struggled with revenge trading, especially if my first trade of the day was a winner. Honestly, my solution was limit my number of trades/day, and I just ended up creating a script to close IBKR automatically after I reached my trade limit. I know other brokers have a …

Last week, Interactive Brokers (IBKR) raised its price target for DFLI to $19. When I shared the screenshot here, some people doubted it. I believe there are some major catalysts lining up for DFLI. Mark this comment. https://preview.redd.it/ucxvvb462b1g1.jpeg?width=946&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bfeaef542639dc7a9bb1b2d9bc40984b9f52ea42

How to calculate/see principal on which I pay interest? (IBKR) I have a positive cash balance, but also some short stock positions. I assumed that I wouldn't have pay interest, because positive cash, but I was wrong; I do have to pay interest. The interest overview just shows the interest …

How to calculate/see principal on which I pay interest? (IBKR) I have a positive cash balance, but also some short stock positions. I assumed that I wouldn't have pay interest, because positive cash, but I was wrong; I do have to pay interest. The interest overview just shows the interest …