You don't sound like a guy letting the market dictate what he should do through price action. If you were focused on price action surely the last...
Let us all know when you decide to get short. LOL! OldTrader
Certainly talking about YOUR approach or YOUR pschology might be helpful and beneficial. But based on what I've read, that's not what you're...
Actually the Kindle has a way to take notes in the margins, only it's much more efficient than doing it in a book. I'm a big fan of the Kindle....
Thanks to atrocious for the heads up. And thanks to IBsoft for the quick response. OldTrader
Thanks for the info. As a side note, I used to have DSL as a backup. I now use wireless via a Sprint aircard as backup to either a cable or...
IB runs well on either Mac or PC. You can run Investor/RT by Linn Software on a Mac, using IB data. No need for VMware. OldTrader
Enough people get on the same side of the boat ie wanting to be short, and you may not be able to borrow shares. I've seen it happen to SPY...
Why didn't you just buy some RWM??? Would give you the same basic result without having to borrow shares. Or of course you could short the...
Good job in busting this loser, James! OldTrader
I've been using Ensign Software now for quite a few years, with free IB data. Historical charts are provided with DTN data, included in the...
Did you miss the part where smart routing executes at the best available price, be it TH or anyone else? OldTrader
Here's another one for you guys: on TWS 911.3 there is several small icons on the right just above the TWS window. One of the icons looks like a...
On TWS 911.3 there is several small icons just above the TWS window on the right. One of the icons looks like a funnel. When you run your mouse...
I have the bid-ask. No last trade. Futures OK.
IB is the best broker I've ever used, without exception. You'll have to read the user manual. OldTrader
There are maintenance margin calls, which is what you're talking about. This is where your equity declines, and they give you a margin call....
If I were you I would not transfer my account. I would liquidate, wire the cash to myself, then wire it on to the next place. Call me cautious....
Funny how righteous you sound here. Yeah, they should have done it correctly. But lets not lose sight of these losers sitting in a house for...
I think it's clear he's referring to "major online brokers", which would be Fidelity, Ameritrade, and ETrade. Not sure why you think this is...
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