No more than 10%. I’ve actually never been asked that, in fact they auto-enrolled me when I requested to be part of the HBT. Maybe that was an account size perk not sure. It would be a good idea to call, get someone on the phone that can fully outline the program and look at rates for these particular instruments so as to give you a range. Let…[Read more]

I don’t participate with TVIX that much, in fact today was first time in quite a while. I’ve been holding a core since last year and it just flagged 90% profit so I will have to cover those remaining shares, which is also why I started that new lot. .5% position.

Firstly you have to make sure you are enrolled in the Hard To Borrow program, but beyond that I’m not sure why they wouldn’t allow.

I use TDA and IB. I prefer TDA as they don’t call in positions like IB, but IB allows for trading at 4:00 a.m. So for quick scalps that can prove very favorable. Margin requirements are quite high on IB also. In total, TDA is usually the best brokerage for the trade.

Yea, it’s a bad situation with no real solutions being put forth. This 3-year plan was actually originated in 2015 and suggest as a 3-year plan back then. So they are simply moving the goal posts. The areas of growth are way too small to ever compensate or bridge the gap for where there greatest sales come from, Bed Bath & Beyond stores. So…[Read more]