Which are the best capitalized brokers that do not rehypothecate, and which offer a way to trade that is free of rehypothecation through the entire order execution and delivery process (execution, clearing, etc)?

maxplanck 

Which are the best capitalized brokers that do not hypothecate, and which offer a way to trade that is free of hypothecation through the entire order execution and delivery process (execution, clearing, etc)?

All brokers/FCMs hypothecates. One needs to keep one's account value above the margin requirements, or one will be liquidated.

I assume you are referring to rehypothecation, meaning that they use your account as collateral for their own trading?

Are you looking to trade futures and/or equities?

Yes, I meant rehypothecation. Thanks

I'm looking to trade both equities and futures. However, if there is an equities only broker which provides a far superior level of capitalization, then I would trade equities w/ them and futures w/ another broker.

I appreciate your responses very much Lornz, Thanks again

Trying to position safely re:

MF Global and the great Wall St re-hypothecation scandal

maxplanck 

Trying to position safely re: MF Global and the great Wall St re-hypothecation scandal

How much does it cost to have a seat at the exchange and trade your own without going through a brokerage? (not sure if that is all that is required)

bluemele 

How much does it cost to have a seat at the exchange and trade your own without going through a brokerage? (not sure if that is all that is required)

If you buy (or lease) a seat, what you get is priviledges. Reduced transaction cost, etc. But even if you own a seat outright, you still have to have an account to trade for. Which means a brokerage (FCM, clearing firm, pick-your-terminology).