Hello, is anybody more familiar and know if Ameritrade (former Datek) is thinking about using some software placed on trader pc for placing trades - managing trades? I am asking because Web based placing of orders (even throught MedvedQT) is really pain. I learned a lot of time ago, that AMTD acquired some Direct Access broker company, so why they are not use some software (like Cyber, MBTrading and so ...) ? Happy trading,
check this link out... http://www.sapphirebay.com/index.html They offer a little software interface that will work with Datek or Ameritrade that takes the pain away. They also offer another littke gem that specifically links with Datek/Ameritrade that makes tax time a breeze. It finds all your trades for the year on the Datek/Ameritrade server, organizes the buying and selling of each trade and equity, and lets you print them out ready for your accountant. It did in 5 minutes what used to take me several days.
Check out the following thread: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=334680#post334680
Use Medved's Quote Tracker www.quotetracker.com it's free and it seems that this is exactly what you are looking for as far as an order execution platform goes.
I have switched to Mevdev qoutetracker 3.3.0 The newest version with intergrated trading with datek/ameritrade acounts. I give it two thumbs up for speed, ease of use, placing orders ect.. If you use Datek/ ameritrade you can also active back fill for the charts allowing you to look at new symbols with full intraday charts too!! I was a little nervious using it he first few trades but now I use it everyday and find it great! If you havent tried the new version then give it a try. im sure you will like it. Its a great money saver!!