I tend to use IB's VWAP algo with an end time set in the past (so it is trying to fill the whole order soon). Seems better than regular SMART orders.
I tend to use IBALGO VWAP for most stock orders (with a passive setting). I'm open to better options, but the ones I tried were way too...
Which of the 3rd party algos do you like (for, say, medium liquidity stock orders)?
I feel your pain. The fan on my machine kicks into high gear just launching TWS...the software is 20 years old.
Not sure about this exact setup, but I have one Advisor account which subscribes to all necessary data, and then three sub-accounts (Margin, IRA,...
thanks. did you install offline TWS or the regular version? https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/trading/tws.php#tws-software
I get an error when I try using the latest version.
Are a lot of people unable to launch TWS (stable) because it gets stuck at the downloading Java Runtime Environment step? First time I have ever...
Same here. Issue just started today for me.
Most do. You just have to ask. TDA is one example.
Yeah, you cannot withdraw a recent ACH deposit, sometimes for a month or longer, depending on the broker.
Interesting. Will take a look at your platform.
AFAIK, there is no way to slice orders to different exchanges using TWS. You would think they would allow users to create custom order...
What do you mean? Are you saying you are just a writer and not a trader?
How do you install an older version that what is currently offered as "STABLE"?
WTF is the deal with IB. They used to have two independent columns (in Classic TWS tab) which showed Quantity (in shares) in Quantity Value (in...
P/S should be there. Also, I see plenty of P/Es in the 100s in TWS. Guess I'll need to contact IB.
Anyone seeing all zeroes for valuation data for certain stocks? E.g., MA, V, SAVE, WING. I am talking about the valuation data columns in TWS...
Anyone know off hand if IB uses the 4pm close or the after-hours last price for calc'ing MtM daily PnL in US equities? E.g., if a stock moves 20%...
unreal...
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