IB really has been great for me. Low commissions, and adequate service whenever I call. The interface is simple, but does the job. I was...
RealTick 7.7 was rushed out the door by senior management, as a response to the big crash several weeks back. It is very raw, with numerous bugs....
Thanks for all your points. The bottom line for me is: How can one expect a fair system, when the role of the Specialist is "to maintain and...
In your scenario, the laws of supply and demand should take over. In the case of an extreme selloff, prices will plummet, and stop losses will...
Mr. Sinister, I agree with you wholeheartedly. How can things be more blatantly obvious ? The conflict of interest issue is extremely...
To say that there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the Specialist system, is an outrage. Has he ever traded before ? Has he ever seen these...
Slim, For equities, what is the single most used tool by you, that allows you to run winners up, as opposed to cashing out early ? TIA !
P.S. to last post, As far as reliability is concerned, if you are worried that your wireless router is a point of failure, you can either:...
I strongly recommend this product. Gives you wireless access throughout your home PLUS gives you 3 local hardwired ports, which gives local PC's...
IB is your man. Good execution, and partial commission rates on partial fills apply, unlike an Ameritrade, E-Trade, Schwab, etc. Their system...
Also, NY (east here). As of 12:30 PM (EST) Level I is back up, but no Level II. Tech Support told me that their login servers threw up, and...
Inexcusbale....and to make matters worse, I just committed to a year of service with them. They better do something for their customers for this...
Dave, Yes, I agree. I trade mostly illiquids though, so real-time OB might benefit me considerably. Very hard for me to believe that the...
Another needed improvement is real-time (as opposed to 10-second delay) NYSE Open Book. If OB was real-time, I'd be more inclined to buy/sell...
I have no problem with anyone pennying me on limit orders - that is that nature of the game. I DO have a problem with a Specialist doing it,...
When "big" events occur, don't let the NYSE propoganda let you think for even a minute that the Specialist will be there to "stabilize" the market...
No, what I mean, as an example is: market is 10.00 by 10.06, and I'm sitting with the best ask at 10.06. Market orders come in, which should...
I believe scalping has limited upside, as opposed to longer methods of trade, but has much limited downside risk. It is because of this latter...
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