Wow, I had no idea. I just assumed whenever it was time to sell any portion of your portfolio for a profit, you then get a check from whatever entity you're trading with. I've never sold for a profit before, only investing in scams throughout my history. How does that pertain to capital gains taxes, though, for a wire transfer? Etrade never asked for my routing or checking account number to begin with either. I wonder if they mail me any paperwork on the tax bracket information, as they take so much out to begin with. Short term rates are high way robbery in every way. But I would love to have intial funds in a matter of hours. I just may give a 1 day notice at my job then. Lol. Hope it happens very soon.