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What do equities and boy bands have in common? At some point, they might split. Admittedly, when a split does occur, it creates a big mess. Fortunately, we’...
First, what is a day trade? A trade becomes a “day trade” when a security position is opened and closed on the same day (including pre and post market). Day...
Just like people, orders and portfolios come in all sizes. It’s okay if you’re a “Johnny One-Lot,” but if you subscribe to the notion that “bigger is better...
A lot happens in a split second when you short a stock. When you short a stock, our clearing firm has to locate the stock position before you're able t...
If you're somebody that likes to look at their receipt after you purchase something to make sure you were probably charged, then you probably noticed a...
Let's take a gander on how dividends are handled for: Long Stock Short Stock (also from short call assignment) DRIP: Dividend Reinvestment Program ...
Due to the nature and pricing of box spreads (and similar strategies), they can be especially susceptible to the risks associated with early assignment. The...
A box spread is a 4-leg option strategy with two strikes. A long box spread consists of a debit call spread, and a debit put spread with the same strikes. A...
Did you get assigned on an option and now your P/L looks all funky? Well, reconciling your portfolio after being assigned or exercised is quite simple. Assu...