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[TinGull]

That's why he flies a helicopter...

Look into ThinkorSwim. They'll chart like 2 or 3 bucks a side, but if you tell them you REALLLLLLLLY want to trade through them but you need a bit better commission structure...say 1.50 a side...see what they say.

[jim2000]

Haha. I will look into ThinkorSwim. Thanks.

In addition to the high fees, they also restrict trading to buy puts and calls, and sell covered calls.

[aiki14]

	Quote:	TinGull
	That's why he flies a helicopter... Look into ThinkorSwim. They'll chart like 2 or 3 bucks a side, but if you tell them you REALLLLLLLLY want to trade through them but you need a bit better commission structure...say 1.50 a side...see what they say.

Thats a lot better than E*Trade or Merrill. Thanks

[TinGull]

Yea, ToS is all about teaching you what the more complex strategies are and letting you trade them without having to go through the crap of different "levels". They have great education to back up everything they offer.

[jim2000]

	Quote:	TinGull
	Yea, ToS is all about teaching you what the more complex strategies are and letting you trade them without having to go through the crap of different "levels". They have great education to back up everything they offer.

I downloaded the TOS trading platform and like it.

Have you TinGull or anyone traded futures on TOS? I see from their website that futures trading is available.

[TinGull]

I have traded futs with ToS. It's quick.

[jim2000]

	Quote:	TinGull
	That's why he flies a helicopter... Look into ThinkorSwim. They'll chart like 2 or 3 bucks a side, but if you tell them you REALLLLLLLLY want to trade through them but you need a bit better commission structure...say 1.50 a side...see what they say.

The website says $0.015/share ($5 minimum) or flat fee of $9.95. For options the rate is $2.95/contract or $1.50/contract + $9.95 whichever is less.

They also indicate you can choose any broker internet rate.

This seems more expensive then what I'm paying now at Scottrade. TradeKing is $4.95 + $0.65/contract.

I guess ToS, at my request, would need to discount their rates to be less.

I'm not sure what IB charges but I thought it was like $1/contract with no added commission.

[TinGull]

Yup, I'd ask ToS to discount your rates. I currently pay 1.50 per contract without the 9.95 added on. Like I always say, it never hurts to ask.

[jim2000]

	Quote:	TinGull
	Yup, I'd ask ToS to discount your rates. I currently pay 1.50 per contract without the 9.95 added on. Like I always say, it never hurts to ask.

Thanks TinGull I will definitely do this.