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  1. IB stop orders on Globex

    Are IB stops on globex simulated stops, so they do not appear on the market depth? Just checking, they managed to run my ER2 stops within a tick...
    Thread by: SideShowBob, Nov 17, 2005, 3 replies, in forum: Order Execution

  2. How much out of sample testing is enough?

    I don't have enough data to feel confident....ever. Then again on the other hand I've thrown away money on systems that tested well but stopped...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 17, 2005 in forum: Strategy Building

  3. How much out of sample testing is enough?

    OK, even if I narrow to the last 5 years, what would you recommend for the out of sample period? SSB
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 16, 2005 in forum: Strategy Building

  4. How much out of sample testing is enough?

    I would like some expert opinions to throw against a wall with my amateur opinion. Is optimization on 20 years of daily data followed by 2 years...
    Thread by: SideShowBob, Nov 16, 2005, 23 replies, in forum: Strategy Building

  5. Long the Euro at 1643

    DOH!!!!!!!!!! You said put a buy not buy a put!!!!!
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 16, 2005 in forum: Forex

  6. MB Trading Question

    The start of your post reminds me of this commercial: "<i>A recent FedEx television advertisement features a young man on his first day. His...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 16, 2005 in forum: Retail Brokers

  7. Wealth-Lab for sale

    Is tradestation coming out with portfolio testing? Where can I find more info? SSB
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 16, 2005 in forum: Trading

  8. AMEX crime family makes another score

    I think you can specify in SMART routing to avoid specific exchanges.....I'd suggest avoiding AMEX given what you've posted.... SSB
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 16, 2005 in forum: Options

  9. Long the Euro at 1643

    Which exchange did you buy a put on (CME)?
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 16, 2005 in forum: Forex

  10. Software vendors with an API that support HotspotFX

    You went to their homepage it's too late -- they've already filed a lawsuit. Don't answer your door the process server is coming....
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 15, 2005 in forum: Trading Software

  11. Pattern Day trader rule

    See here: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/trading/marginRequirements/patternDayTraders.php?ib_entity=llc From what they say you should...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 14, 2005 in forum: Retail Brokers

  12. Wired or wireless router?

    I've used DLink for years without problems. Avoid anything made by Hawking. Before buying anything read the reviews on newegg. There's always...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 14, 2005 in forum: Hardware

  13. Microsoft office trial expired

    http://shop.microsoft.com
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 13, 2005 in forum: Trading Software

  14. Margin Call on an IB IRA account (Need Suggestions)

    Tradestation allows futures trading in an IRA but they require a $15000 minimum deposit (then again if you don't have that much you'll likely wipe...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 12, 2005 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  15. Automated trading with futures

    I can only speak for what IB offers plus I'm not an expert but ES and NQ appear to be liquid enough overnight to trade, although still nowhere...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 12, 2005 in forum: Automated Trading

  16. futures options on currencies

    I've been trying to trade futures options on currencies with IB but they don't even have bid or ask prices listed. If I go through another broker...
    Thread by: SideShowBob, Nov 12, 2005, 1 replies, in forum: Financial Futures

  17. AMD 64 X2 3800 for multitask trading

    I spent the extra $210 to go from 1 GB to 3 GB of RAM and it made a big difference. I turned off paging completely and there are registry changes...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 12, 2005 in forum: Hardware

  18. Data feed overload in live testing!?

    I've used VB for the past 10 months with no problems whatsoever. I'll be switching to a .net based version soon but either way I don't think VB...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 9, 2005 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  19. Multiple Internet Lines a good idea ?

    Avoid dual WAN routers -- they're still a single point of failure. Especially avoid the Hawking one -- it froze up on me periodically as did the...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 8, 2005 in forum: Hardware

  20. Using Martingale with a proven strategy.

    This isn't quite the same thing, but I trade a trend following system and when I'm ready to increase position size I wait until 3 or more losing...
    Post by: SideShowBob, Nov 7, 2005 in forum: Strategy Building
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