Thinkorswim funding

I'm really liking how thinkorswim looks. I actually started opening an account when i learned their minimum amount to fund an account was $3500. I'd prefer to deposit somewhere between $500 and $750 to start. Has anyone had success with depositing less than their "minimum requirement"?

No, I had to do the full $3500 as well. That said I've been very happy with them. But here's a some quick thoughts. I've found that they are much better for long term trades that last at least several hours. If you plan to scalp, personally I prefer FXCM micro. They let you do micro lots and their minimum deposit is only $30.

Anyway just a thought. I really like thinkorswim though. Just more of a longer term trade broker.

Ps. Have you paper traded with them yet?

I'm paper trading while i'm deciding if i want to commit the full 3500. If i'm comfortable with their platform and their service, i may just consolidate all my brokers and have the thinkorswim account.

We'll see. I'll also be giving them a call later in the week to see if i can put in $500 to test their services. They don't have to approve me for a margin account. I don't know why it would be a big deal.

My only complaint with TOS is that they lack trailing stops with forex...i assume they have it for stocks, not that i have figured that out yet. Their website claims to have trailing stop orders...

find out what the minimum is to keep an account open. You may be able to fund it with 3500 then draw out 3000 a few days later.

Yep, they do have trailing orders. Once you place the order, just click on it to modify or add the stop and check the trail stop square.

Hope this helps

Thanks magnum and outofajam.