Recent content by r1ch

Ha I had missed these last few replies. They sorted out my account within a couple of days although it did require one more further phonecall which was just as 'enjoyable'. Otherwise seems to be working as expected!

I thought I would just share my own experiences with IB as a UK resident getting into day trading for the first time. Unfortunately, it's negative but I suppose things can only improve? I initially used a variety of paper accounts as I was/am completey new to trading including TWS but stayed...

Thought i'd just post a quick little question rather than starting a new thread. I've searched but with no luck. Currently getting to grips with TWS and getting there, however there is a big issue i'm not understanding. I setup BookTrader with Buttons Buy 100, Sell 100 up to 1000. Still doing...

Really appreciate all the advice. I have started to get used to IB, it seems it 'bugged' yesterday in regards to not being able to close orders etc. It's a shame all the data is behind so much on the demo version unlike Plus500 as i've found I do better at quick trades in the first 5-15 minutes...

It would appear you're correct re Plus500 and CFD's! I downloaded IB's 'trial' software but it seems to be fairly impossible to do anything due to the no market data, it won't even let me close positions! It's a shame there isn't a more usable demo of this software available as the simplicity...

Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated :) I've been demoing using Plus500 but have read enough bad reports about them to know I don't want to stick with them once I do eventually go live so want to try and get onto the final platform I will be using and get used to whichever brokers new setup is.

Hey guys, Very new to these forums but found them helpful when looking for certain info as I am looking forward to diving into the world of day trading. A quick question that I have searched for but don't seem to be finding great results on is what is the best or one of the better brokers for...