Recent Content by Captain Haddock

  1. HELP! Is a anyone experiencing IB streaming data problem in London daily from 19:05??

    Update from me: I've changed ISP to BETHERE. I was on 6 meg I'm now on 11 and the data issues have gone, very happy.
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  2. HELP! Is a anyone experiencing IB streaming data problem in London daily from 19:05??

    Thanks for that info, handy. I've been onto them today, worse than useless tyring to explain to them. In the end I requested a MAC code so...
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  3. HELP! Is a anyone experiencing IB streaming data problem in London daily from 19:05??

    https://www.bethere.co.uk/web/beportal/linebonding line bonding looks interesting!
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  4. HELP! Is a anyone experiencing IB streaming data problem in London daily from 19:05??

    Don't!! I'm just wondering if the contention ratio changes at peak times (ie after 7pm when the casual browsing crowd come online) Maybe BT...
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  5. HELP! Is a anyone experiencing IB streaming data problem in London daily from 19:05??

    Have you tried using the mobile dongle in your office? It's a very similar problem to mine, my streaming pit audio is fine, but market data...
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  6. HELP! Is a anyone experiencing IB streaming data problem in London daily from 19:05??

    Just reread and noticed you are with BT. I am with them also. I wonder if they are choking the feed somehow? I'm in the process of getting a...
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Nov 6, 2010 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  7. HELP! Is a anyone experiencing IB streaming data problem in London daily from 19:05??

    Funny you mention this. I've had the EXACT same problem but with Tradestation. I'm in the UK (North West) After 7pm my data gets lagged and it...
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Nov 6, 2010 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  8. relocation from U.S. to U.K.

    Depend on what you trade and your style. Spreadbetting may be a feasible option for you in the UK.
    Post by: Captain Haddock, May 3, 2010 in forum: Professional Trading

  9. Britain Worst place to live in Europe.

    Gone......... there's only a few of us English gentlemen left holding the fort.
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: Economics

  10. What was the ***last*** thing you had to master before becoming profitable?

    :confused:
    Post by: Captain Haddock, May 28, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  11. London, UK is not cool anymore - I'm leaving

    Yep, we need a flush out.
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: Economics

  12. Anyone trading in the UK?

    If you are trading UK equities don't trade real shares trade CFD's. There are 2 type of CFD providers, direct access and quote driven. Direct...
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Dec 16, 2007 in forum: Retail Brokers

  13. Trading in Dubai

    I can put up with those downsides to keep 100% of my profits.
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: Prop Firms

  14. Where/How to trade in the pit?

    I use tradersaudio for S&P squawk and notice they now do a Meats broadcast. Could be useful for getting the bid/offer....
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Sep 30, 2007 in forum: Commodity Futures

  15. Huge delays when placing orders IB

    Thanks wareco, seems like a global issue then.
    Post by: Captain Haddock, Sep 10, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers