IB Arb meter

Discussion in 'Trading' started by airspeed, Sep 19, 2001.

  1. airspeed

    airspeed

    Just exactly how do I get this thing to work? The only thing I can figure out is that I *might* have to have a futures acct w/ IB. Ture?

    Any suggestions great appreciated!

    Best regards,
    Jim
     
    #1     Sep 19, 2001
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  2. zboy2854A

    zboy2854A

    The arbitrage meter will show up when you call up an index, such as NDX, DJX, MNX, etc. It is not necessary to have a futures account. If you type in for instance NDX, and in the pop up menu select Index, it will come up and the arbitrage window will be available for that index.
     
    #2     Sep 19, 2001
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  3. tradex21

    tradex21

    Does anyone know what the IB symbol is for the Nasdaq Composite?:p
     
    #3     Sep 19, 2001
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  4. def

    def Sponsor

    NDX
     
    #4     Sep 20, 2001
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  5. tymjr

    tymjr

    Unless I’m mistaken, the NDX on IB brings up the Nasdaq 100 and not the Composite.
     
    #5     Sep 20, 2001
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  6. def

    def Sponsor

    your right, i did a symbol search and I don't think it is in the IB system as there are no futures associated with the composite index.
     
    #6     Sep 20, 2001
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  7. airspeed

    airspeed

    Thanks, guys. I appreciate the help! Always fun to have a new toy to play with.

    Good trading today!
    Jim
     
    #7     Sep 20, 2001
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