Thanks for the tips. I'll check with IB support first.
Pinged all the TWS servers. Worst case was only 0.5 secs, well short of the lag I'm seeing. If you're using live streaming I take it you are not...
Thanks. I'll give this a try. Looking at currencies at the moment.
Australia. I doubt this will cause a 5 second delay.
Noticed that it's not uncommon for the streaming last price to lie outside the corresponding low/high prices of the bar chart. However it lies...
Have been running some tests using TWS API to get price bars. Tried a few variations including the 5 second realtime bar:...
Thank you, now I understand the doc.
Sorry I meant to write tick type 4, which is the last price. Anyway it came up with the same error with tick type 4. I got the list of tick types...
Used the API to request streaming last price market data as follows. session.eClientSocket.reqMktData(200,contract,'5',false,false,[ ]) Contract...
Thank you. I'll check with them.
Want to check whether I understand this correctly. It appears that as a retail trader residing in Australia, I can't trade on margin:...
Dealing with IB support can be hit and miss :banghead: The API support guys can be downright confrontational!
Below is the message from IB. I can trade currency futures with no problem. Enquiring further about getting permission. "IB Australia only...
As I mentioned, Pepperstone doesn't have this restriction in Australia.
Have just opened an account with IB and quite disappointingly have come across some limitations. The latest is that IB told me as an Australian...
Cheers, that's helpful to know.
Nevermind, this worked. Just took forever to refresh the chart. Not too impressed with TWS given there are also frequent disconnects
Hi, I can't seem to view the bar/line chart on TWS today. Tried various chart settings. Instrument is FB stock. Was able to do it the other day....
I use the minimum technology required to do the job. If it can be done on a napkin, use a napkin. Only use technology if gives added value. In...
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