RE: re;brokers forcing goldcorp downit doesn't matter whether you use a broker or do it yourself, if the house decides to reduce margin you can be forced to sell. of course managing your own account and doing your own trades is the only way to go if you have the time. i fired my brokers years ago and it was the best move I ever made. these guys always have some pet rock or some underwriting their company wants to flog and they are naturally first in first out.
as i said, playing margin on anything right now is a quick way to lose.