Recent content by Gary (IB Rep UK)

Hi TRADERguy, Liquidity provider is Bear Stearns. The maximum deal size is $ 5 million, I am not aware of any plans to increase this at the moment. I will put the idea of allowing real time quotes on the demo. Gary

IB has implemented the following enhancements to our IDEALPRO forex services: Trading now available starting at 01:00 EST. This will move to 21:00 (or 20:00) within a few weeks. minimum order size has been reduced to approximately 25'000 USD (or rounded equivalent in other currencies)...

Mik1973, bdholmes. If you require any assistance openning an account with IB, please feel free to contact me.

CLYLBW, I will be happy to assist your account opening, please give me a call at the number below.

Stew, that is correct, perhaps we could set something up to automatically convert back to base currency once a customer determined amount of non-base currency is reached.

Gbp/usd CLYLBW, This is entirely up to you. Most UK customers trading US products have GBP accounts with us. However, if you wish to have a USD account you may. Points to be aware of: With a GBP account we effectively lend you the USD to trade USD products, as long as your Sterling balance...

Shorting Stocks Destiny, IB allows shorting in US, UK, German and Swiss stocks. Lists are available here: US http://www.interactivebrokers.com/html/tradingInfo/usShortableStocks.html UK http://www.interactivebrokers.com/html/tradingInfo/britishShortableStocks.html D...

We have had a lot of requests to get an updated TwsDde.xls spreadsheet out. At this link, you will find a Beta API 8.01 download that has it. The new spreadsheet should be run against the most current TWS possible at this time.(826 beta)...

Hi Saingrow, We offer the following ETFs http://www.interactivebrokers.com/html/retailAccount/etfIB.html Assuming you are a Non US tax payer you pay tax in the UK on any capital gain. If you would like more information please feel free to contact me.

Binsley, One click trading is available either through Book-Trader which is a DOM depth of market window or by creating a hot - key on the standard TWS screen. In fact you can send an entry order along with pre-determined stop and profit-taking orders simultaneously with one click. If you...

Marc100, If you need any assistance please feel free to contact me.

Clylbw. Margin levels for index futures through IB are available here: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/cgi-pub/margin_amer.pl Popular product codes FTSE = Z, Emini S+P = ES, Mini Dow =YM, DAX = DAX

jmreeve, I can list this on the TWS, I get an implied price of 3 bid at 9. I will check the API functionality.

jmreeve, What combo are you trying to list?

Thirteen, There are more than 2 people on the help desk. If you are getting frequently disconnected. There are no IB network connectivity problems at the moment, the problem probably lies with your ISP. Please call 00800 42 276 537 (toll free) for technical assistance.