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For questions about brokerage firms, opening a brokerage account, etc. Questions asking for specific service recommendations are off-topic.

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Why does an online stock broker need to know information about my current salary?

A broken may ask you this because they want to know if you are a "Qualified" or "Accredited" investor, which includes an income test to verify. There are a number of investments that are only offered …
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Why does my bank suddenly need to know where my money comes from?

Most likely this is connected with new banking regulations related to the Patriot Act, which require banks to be much more inquisitive about their customers and their money. The requirements are mostl …
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Why does a no-load fund have transaction fees? Isn't that a contradiction?

Here's the deal with that. The mutual fund can be advertised as "No Load" because the fund itself isn't charging transaction fees, even if the broker is tacking on their own transaction fees. Some b …
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Is thomastradingservices legit?

This has all the red flags of a scam. (1) You shouldn't have to pay money to withdraw money from your account. (2) it is extremely uncommon and suspicious to ask for fees in bitcoin, a completely irre …
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Other than being able to borrow to invest, how is a margin trading account different from a ...

In fact, most margin agreements give the brokerage the right to sell your investments without your express consent in these situations. … But let's assume the maintenance requirement of your brokerage is 40% instead of 25%. …
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Violating bank policy by not disclosing brokerage account and short selling

You should talk to the compliance people at your job and get advice on how to handle it. This stuff happens all the time, no one is perfect. They will have a procedure for making it right. DO NOT try …
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