I believe wongmunkeong was doing the transaction online - hence the limit. I've done all of my TTs in branch, so far each time $10K exactly and no issues and funds usually arrive in the US the same day

So far, no trade this week..busy watching monitor...not for stocks but for FOOTBALL games.

USA bought themselves PUT options against Germany. Even lose also can win.

this bear is still hopelessly weak. so ya, you don't need to monitor the stock, just enjoy your football games.
anyway, i don't watch football, so...plenty of time watching the boring market.

casino gaming stock seems like making a comeback
twitter is back to USD 40++

This post has been edited by jerrychoo2004: Jun 27 2014, 08:48 AM

i see. another good thing is they have a branch in SG, anything happens can just call.

I doubt if got local branch worth any help or not.

I got TD Ameritrade account for very long time and if I got any questions, the local office in Singapore are clueless.
I deal with TD Ameritrade staff directly in US. Everything is just a phone, email (or chat). Distance has no bearing nowadays in today world. You have to deal with only rules and regulations where the markets are being traded.

This post has been edited by danmooncake: Jun 27 2014, 09:10 PM

i see. thanks man
I'm considering either TD or E*trade to invest ETF first before moving on to stocks.

i've seen somewhere, people failed to register with TD because USA tighten regulations on foreginer & TAX stuff. What do u think?

Yes, there are more tax rules implemented lately (applied mostly to US citizens and PRs) and somewhat become cumbersome for foreigners to open a brokerage accounts in US if they don't reside in US.

Therefore, some brokerages setup foreign offices (outside USA) to help those who are outside USA so that they can trade as well.

Since I've setup mine many years ago, there was no need for me talk to the local branch on any issues because everything that I do pertains to direct accounts in USA only - even for money transfer, statements, tax forms, beneficiaries, etc.


Also... for some of you who have setup US brokerage accounts.. remember to also name and identify your BENEFICIARIES. This is VERY IMPORTANT because in case something bad happens to you, your family member or significant other can access your funds. Otherwise, if you die, Uncle Sam will take it away as unclaimed funds.

I opened my TDAM account earlier this year - just filled in the standard forms etc. and no hassle. Same with IB (Interactive brokers)

However, TD in UK rejected my account for no reason (even though I've had an account there before) , TD LU accepted and opened fine - although haven't used this yet.

the bull is not tired....yet....

Been good recently, but still waiting for the next big drop to top up

A market correction is long overdue. Nothing goes up forever and ppls always forget abt it.
A correction or twice in a year will be healthy. This week ADP Employment and ISM data push the stronger bull?
Or Ukraine crisis will hold and pull back the uptrend? A correction is good for investor to top up.

Public Bank to OptionsXpress

From local bank the charges is RM30

I just transferred RM100k without any issue and funds arrived within 8hrs.

Any deduction at the US side?

Bro, at the counter or online?
if online - woohoo!

At the counter and no charges on US Ox part. Only RM30 from Public Bank but obviously the conversion sucks - 3.258

So far happy with TD services , been using for 2 years. Wanted to try IB coz the commission is attracting but cant get used to the platform, and need to fund account in order to papertrade. So gonna stay with TD for some time.

Any happy GoPro (GPRO) stock holder? Almost 70% gain already

you got buy?

super bull continues....

Will probably continues to tomorrow till job numbers.

Friday, market will shut down because of July 4th. Great day for bulls to celebrate with fireworks!

Anyway, not much trading this week for me except football games...