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Old 01-30-2008, 06:10 AM
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Re: Which Platform for Stock Trading?

Don't forget to research interest rates on idle money is paid. Sitting on a base of 50k for trading while getting less than 3% is giving away money. Also look at margin rates and amount of leverage for daytrading.

There are many front ends for IB if you go that route. Quotetracker for charts, button trader for execution for example.

Also, if you periodically "skim" those profits, insure you can get your money when needed and check the fees for transfers.

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