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Yup, you don't ever own the shares....
 
VSntchr said:
Hmmm.
So why is it still so popular amongst the more experienced guys?
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Cost, access to international products, execution...mostly a traders broker i guess. For those that need to hold onto that share certificate its just not the ticket...

I have more interactive broker accounts than i have bank accounts...

CanOz
 
VSntchr said:
Hmmm.
So why is it still so popular amongst the more experienced guys?
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Very suitable for traders, not so much the longer term outlook punters, great if you trade a lot, have money and want very cheap trades, conditional orders and margin and not fussed about dividends and franking credits etc.

The next account i open will be with IB...as a pure punting account.
 

So you dont get divs and franking creds because u dont actually own the shares, right?
 
VSntchr said:
So you dont get divs and franking creds because u dont actually own the shares, right?
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Not CHESS, hold under a common trust

Doesn't bother me that much other platform because $30 bucks on 25k-50k purchase is hardly a sweat..
Franking credit worth lot more to me in get them in 10 of thousands...

I dont buy less than 15k at a time....
 
I prefer Comsec.

I'm not a CBA holder, not now anyway.

Then i'm a simpleton, and it gives me simple on shore Australian safety.

A good interface, immediate buy and sells, reasonable brokerage, charts, and never seems to crash.

gg
 
Whats the consensus opinion on funding the account? Stump up the ~$25 international wire fee from the typical Aus Bank account?

Also, I'm assuming that margin interest is still tax deductible?
 
VSntchr said:
Whats the consensus opinion on funding the account? Stump up the ~$25 international wire fee from the typical Aus Bank account?

Also, I'm assuming that margin interest is still tax deductible?
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$25 or $20 with some banks, for 10K+ not a problem...its a hunk of money.
 
VSntchr said:
Whats the consensus opinion on funding the account? Stump up the ~$25 international wire fee from the typical Aus Bank account?
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They have an Australian account you deposit it into so no international wire fee that I have come across or am aware of.
 
chrislp said:
They have an Australian account you deposit it into so no international wire fee that I have come across or am aware of.
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Ohk, I just assumed it would be a US bank as it said that "transfers from non-US banks takes the longest".

Has anyone had experience using the margin facility for Aus equities?
 
VSntchr said:
Has anyone had experience using the margin facility for Aus equities?
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Sorry missed your other question. Yes the interest is tax deductible but you may want to double check with your accountant.
 
I have tried several Australian based brokers and currently have accounts with Westpac, Commsec and NabTrade. I prefer Commsec then Westpac, quick, easy and well laid out websites. I placed an order for 16k worth of stock today and paid $19.95 with Westpac, not too bad. They also gave me credit until T3 so pretty happy with that. NabTrade don't do the trade unless the money is in your account first, I find that frustrating.
 
Bill M said:
NabTrade don't do the trade unless the money is in your account first, I find that frustrating.
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Oh yea,that would be very frustrading. I would pull my money out straight away if that happened. Do you mean unsettled money tho?
 
VSntchr said:
Has anyone had experience using the margin facility for Aus equities?
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Use it all the time. Currently 4.288% for balances up to -$100K. Unlike CommSec, their brokerage is no different for purchases on margin as opposed to cash.

Is there anything specifically you want to know about margin for Aus equities?
 
cbc said:
Oh yea,that would be very frustrading. I would pull my money out straight away if that happened. Do you mean unsettled money tho?
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I mean lets say I have a portfolio of 50k worth of stocks and a very good buying opportunity came up expectedly at one precise moment. With NabTrade, even though you have an existing portfolio they won't let you buy if you do not have funds sitting in your trading account ready for this immediate purchase. It means you can't buy that stock there and then. Both Westpac and Commsec do let you buy, that by far beats Nabtrade hands hands down.
 
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