Recent Content by trom

  1. Is it possible to participate in the ARCA opening cross with IB ?

    ARCA doesn't run an opening cross in NYSE listed stocks.
    Post by: trom, Jan 11, 2016 in forum: Order Execution

  2. List of exchange traded future spread contracts

    Barchart.com Here's soybeans: http://www.barchart.com/commodityfutures/Soybeans_Futures/futspreads/ZSU15
    Post by: trom, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: Trading

  3. Is this free money?

    I've traded this trust around distributions numerous times. They don't adjust strikes.
    Post by: trom, Nov 14, 2014 in forum: Options

  4. Is this free money?

    I've been eyeing this, as well. I'd be very surprised if the trust is still around 3 months after its termination date. I don't believe there...
    Post by: trom, Nov 14, 2014 in forum: Options

  5. Where to get an overview of current equity/options/futures market structure and exchanges?

    http://haimbodek.com/electronic_markets.html That's a decent start for the exchanges/ECNs. I'm not aware of a place that aggregates all the...
    Post by: trom, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: Order Execution

  6. Avoid sub-penny front runners on IEX?

    I rarely aggressively cross the spread to take liquidity. When I do, I usually ping dark pools first and then rout to an lit exchange - and...
    Post by: trom, Apr 29, 2014 in forum: Order Execution

  7. Long DRN as real estate hedge while I rent -stupid?

    Leveraged ETPs are not made for long term holding due to the path dependent nature of their pricing. DRN will track 3x the daily return, not 3x...
    Post by: trom, Apr 29, 2014 in forum: ETFs

  8. Avoid sub-penny front runners on IEX?

    I agree it isn't front running. There is no breach of fiduciary duty to a client. But, at this point the cat's out of the bag and people use the...
    Post by: trom, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: Order Execution

  9. Avoid sub-penny front runners on IEX?

    Ehhh... I route a lot of my orders to Citadel, Knight/Getco, etc and haven't noticed problems being subpennied. If you're sending orders to a...
    Post by: trom, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: Order Execution

  10. Avoid sub-penny front runners on IEX?

    You notice that you get subpennied when you trade in dark pools? I haven't noticed that problem. When I think of subpennying I think of trades...
    Post by: trom, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: Order Execution

  11. Avoid sub-penny front runners on IEX?

    Given that when IEX becomes a lit exchange it will become just another quote that can set the NBBO, I don't think it will make a difference. Most...
    Post by: trom, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: Order Execution

  12. Pairs traders get in here

    I've been long GOOGL and short GOOG for a few days. The compensation mechanism that is in place for GOOG until the end of a year is pretty...
    Post by: trom, Apr 15, 2014 in forum: Stocks

  13. NASDAQ's disgraceful act involving FB IPO

    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304791704577416470248061722.html
    Post by: trom, May 21, 2012 in forum: Trading

  14. facebook ipo - opinions - play by play - keep it brief

    Sounds like manual reports (spreadsheets?) are coming out. Could take awhile. I've heard (not certain!) that orders priced above 42.00 are...
    Post by: trom, May 18, 2012 in forum: Stocks

  15. facebook ipo - opinions - play by play - keep it brief

    They keep saying they'll let us know in 15 minutes....every 15 minutes.
    Post by: trom, May 18, 2012 in forum: Stocks