I would trust the TWS rather than 3rd party software. If you have 3 active orders in your TWS, you have 3 active orders.
In IB's NYSE section, it claims that all stops are simulated. This implies that even if you route the stop order directly to the NYSE using the...
Are you trying to short a listed stock? If so, uptick rules apply afterhours on listed stocks (not Nasdaq). If your order violates the uptick...
Being compared to OldTrader seems like a compliment to me given the content of his posts. No, the blown stop is not your responsibility....
How can limit orders be simulated? They aren't. Saying that GTC orders are simulated is true only if you are talking about how they pull the...
"Anti-shorting" rules never work as intended and will most likely exacerbate future crashes.
For the first case, why not use an "OPG" order? A SMART opening order is sent exclusively to the NYSE. For the second case, why is it bad to...
Your tone suggests you think that the problem was not your fault. However, the fact that you are relying on a virus scanner as your main tool for...
I believe $100K
I wouldn't trust anything Microsoft when it comes to security given their past record.
IB offers extra security but they might not offer it for all sized accounts. It involves IB sending you a physical device. Then when you want to...
You need to be better aware of what an interruption of your email from IB could imply. Now you know. You should be running a firewall app and...
Your tone has compelled me to reply to some of your accusations. I am an IB user. It is rare that IB disconnects for me. If I am...
I believe iceberg orders are only routed to ECNs so no one will know your true size.
What you don't mention is that CVTX actually traded up in afterhours after their announcement. You certainly had your opportunity to get out in...
How do you know another person isn't pennying you with another hidden order? If you were a real man, you'd show your order (so I can penny it). :p
Several of the big tax preparers (i.e., TurboTax) have web versions now. You can use the web version to enter your taxes and you don't have to...
Independent individual traders don't pay self employment tax.
You are right. You should buy a copy of TaxCut and run your return yourself for $30. If your return is so complicated that TaxCut won't do...
I'm not sure any market maker would fall for this. Isn't painting the tape illegal anyway? Who enforces it?
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