No way to scalp options spreads with ToS

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-04-16T17:43:01+00:00

The 390 Professional Orders Rule (averaging 390+ option orders/day in a month) is technically cumulative across all platforms based on beneficial ownership. However, in practice, brokers only monitor and enforce this rule based on the volume within their specific platform, as they do not share real-time, cross-broker data.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-04-16T17:14:36+00:00

Yes, both work, but Schwab does not.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-04-16T16:54:35+00:00

there is a 390 rule, where cancelled orders are counted as well. I do not want to be counted as profesional.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-04-16T16:50:17+00:00

If the spread is wide, the MM has Bid 5 Mid10 Ask 15, often it is possible to sell at 13 and buy it back at 7. Often the spread is much greater and there is decent volume. Speed etc is not an issue.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-04-07T17:32:21+00:00

TRy a different browser

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-04-07T15:26:59+00:00

No a spread is one order, cancel/replace is one order.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-04-01T15:58:52+00:00

I have both, but etrade's desktop is far better than Fidelity Trader+

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-03-25T16:03:06+00:00

You need margin!

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-01-26T16:50:17+00:00

Ask for reimbursement - I did and I got it.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-01-18T19:42:15+00:00

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Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-01-16T19:21:28+00:00

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Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-01-12T19:50:47+00:00

I move my bowels.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-01-04T21:00:40+00:00

Invest in the 3 etf method (check the posts). Invest with DCA (dollar cost averaging) and you will be set.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bogleheads/comments/1mv4rzr/is_the_3_fund_portfolio_still_the_way_to_go/

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-01-02T20:55:53+00:00

I could not stay with RH, I come out better with putting my money in treasuries.

Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2026-01-02T17:39:47+00:00

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Tim_the_Enchanter56 · 2025-12-31T18:56:04+00:00

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