I think options on exchange-traded futures are also 60/40. I am not sure though. Check the Green's trader tax presentation for additional info:...
I don't have a good experience with the County Clerks in NYC office either. They are slow and don't know much. So, I think you need to have a...
I lived in Ann Arbor(MI), Arlington(VA), Georgetown(DC), Chicago and ended up in NYC. Definitely agree with all these suggestions. NYC is more...
The problem with globex backfill seems to be resolved. Apparently IB got new servers over the weekend. Do you guys also see improvements?
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IB TWS has this capability. You can also modify your stop and limit orders real time and on the chart without typing anything. Look at their...
You may find your answer in this CBOT seminar by Robert Green: http://mediasrv1.cbot.com/02062007_green
I just check the current API UG: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/php/apiUsersGuide/apiguide.htm You should be able to do what you want by...
You should be able to subscribe to real time tick data for all 500 (given the sufficient system and stream processing resources at your end). But...
Not sure about CTCI interface but I know IB API currently supports live bar subscription but that's only available in 5sec time frames. You may...
Experiencing the same problem. ECBOT backfill (YM/ZB) better. Globex backfill (NQ/ES) is a hit or miss even after market closes. The time interval...
I agree. Here are several ways you can come up with a realistic number of contracts per capital: 1) it is better not to bet more than 2% of...
I only use IB and have the same problem. Intraday backfill calls fail frequently...frustrating! GLOBEX seems to be worse than ECBOT specially...
This is because it's developed by German developers. You set the language during installation.
I recently found a fantastic and free utility which I'd like to share with you guys. This utility creates multiple virtual desktops for you...
RC, I am not sure about all the various flags in kiwi_trader's command but I was able to launch TWS using it. However, I've to wait until Monday...
I am no longer there and I will never go back to working for any bank for all the reasons mentioned above.
I used to be. But the system was inefficient and bureaucratic. So, I decided not to be a corporate guy last year and gone solo. I know exactly how...
Totally agree with Rosy's points on being smart and from a top school. Although small schools produce many great talents, the hiring process on...
As career trader, the salary you get is just enough to pay your bills. For example ~100K in NYC. If you and/or the desk you work with make(s)...
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