a few things to consider: - how certain are you that you want to trade and that you will excel if given the opportunity? it is a hard gig....
What on earth are you talking about? Which part of my post even remotely sounded like a recommendation for a service of any kind? If...
Looks like they execute most, not all, of their order through Lehman, which is probably where they are getting paid. I don't know how good Lehman...
Thanks for the post. I have been trying to find specific, detailed information on how different dark pools operate (order entry, negotiation,...
Some of the more interesting studies I've read have found a strong inverse correlation between competence and confidence across several...
Any interesting specific examples or generalities to pass along?
Sb, I agree that in most cases smart routing is a good option. There are some others, where I would want to direct: to BOX for price...
Thanks for the feedback. Does anyone know whether the flat rate applies to directed orders, i.e., choosing to which exchange I route?
Looking for feedback from clients of the broker OptionsHouse, quality of fills, software, ability to place self directed orders. Any input is...
Thanks for the follow up atozcom. Interesting that yip1997 wasn't able to get fills at the mid, but I'm sure if varies by market. When you ask...
atozcom, Can you tell us a little more about asking for quotes from the pit? Specifically I am wondering: - do you typically ask for "a...
Chanster, Did you ask TOS to match IB's rates, and if so did they include a fee for cancelling orders or self directed orders? Thanks.
I would appreciate it if responders could also compare routing options for options with each. I tried to find info. at TOS's site on direct...
I've done a fair amount of hiring, and given your education and experience I think you've done a pretty good job. There is some good advice above...
Hi, Does anyone know of a spot to get time and sales or tic data for the first minute of regular hours trading in GOOG on 8/30/2004 for free?...
Hi Def, Can you explain your response? I suppose there could be more to the story than what appears in the other thread, but at face value it...
kowboy, If you don't mind sharing, what is the source for the quotes you are comparing to IB's L2? PM if you prefer. Thanks.
My background is institutional trading, and I had been impressed with what I have learned about SinkorSwim. Though I was thinking of opening an...
Huskydog, If I am reading this blurb from the NYSE right, when an LRP is hit on the NYSE it changes from a "fast" market to a "slow" market:...
Chaos, Thanks for your reply. I did not see the posts that were deleted, so I don't know the nature of what was posted, but rather trying to...
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