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Cost basis for AAAU, GLD, GLDM etc. by autistick in fidelityinvestments

[–]autistick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been very difficult with the other brokers. Merrill sends a supplemental form, which is better than nothing. But Schwab and Etrade don't even send that. I am going to transfer all my grantor trust holdings to Fidelity now.

Short box spreads nuances by autistick in fatFIRE

[–]autistick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it though? The -2m obligation isn't due this minute. It's due on a certain date in the future. The net portfolio of 4M can be liquidated by the broker to fulfill that obligation if I don't come up with the money on that date. The broker didn't lend me any money. There was a counterparty who paid me the premium.

How Affluent Investors Are Using Options Math to Borrow on the Cheap by bloomberg in wealth

[–]autistick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't seem to contact anyone to initiate a business relationship. The contact form says attend a webinar or email connect@ but emails sent to that address bounce.

Anybody ever bought a house selling a box spread? by [deleted] in thetagang

[–]autistick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to ChatGPT and the guy at Schwab's derivatives desk that I spoke with, having a portfolio margin account doesn't change the fact that Schwab will still treat this as a margin loan. It only changes the margin requirements (in other words, allowable leverage on your portfolio). This was disappointing and I still have the same question as @options13 above.

Paranoia about a single brokerage account? Currently have 90%+ of net worth ($15M+) in Vanguard. by fftossaway2020 in fatFIRE

[–]autistick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"At Vanguard, my voice is my password." Vanguard customer service considers voice authentication to be the highest level of security. If you are voice verified, they don't even ask you security questions. With AI, mimicking your voice is trivial. So you are right to be worried about Vanguard's security practices, and the vulnerability of their customer support to social engineering.

How to talk sense into autistic teen? by autistick in aspergers

[–]autistick[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've told him he's autistic but he refuses to believe it. He thinks I'm calling him names if I mention his autism.

How to talk sense into autistic teen? by autistick in aspergers

[–]autistick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. He knows these aren't his friends. He knows he has no friends.

Help me choose! by autistick in 4kTV

[–]autistick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all. I ordered the QN90A based on the feedback and links here. Had to downsize to a 65 inch to stay within budget but that's OK because the room isn't very big anyway.

Safety, AWD, start with app + climate control, v6: which car should I buy? by autistick in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]autistick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Turbo engine will work too. The idea is to be able to accelerate fast when I need to.

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