@robz83 Hi mate. The reason why IB won't offer margin is because they mucked up their lending licence with the ASIC back in 2010. Last I heard, they have re-lodged the application, so I hope it gets sorted soon. I have a corporate trust with an AFSL licence, so I'm exempt from the lending restrictions. Unless you wait it out, that would be the only option. My TD Ameritrade and Schwab accounts have margin access, so you might want to give one of those a go. IB definitely has the best borrows.

cool thanks, ill check it out although i think i tried TD and they said they dont accept Aussie clients. might have to check out etrade...thanks for your help

Thanks man. I'm using Suretrader right now. Yes, I agree with the fees. It really sucks! but if you're starting small then I'm afraid we'll have to stick with it first. I don't know if you already know this, but you can raise the limit of shares to 10,000 and pay only $5 per trade on Suretrader. This means a big difference because sometimes we trade stocks under $1 and those shares could really add up. At least this is one benefit of Suretrader :)

I use the web based platform. I use etrade pro for my level 2 and scans ( etrade pro you get a free 90 day trial)

You can ask me anything anytime. I like sharing.

Thanks again buddy!

ok ok so i lied! haha, Another one for you! Most of these trades you have are long...for longs are you using TDameritrade, etrade or Suretrader? Thanks!!!! im finalising an etrade account setup and Suretrader ...TD wont accept me because im from ausralia :(