look back in the thread for instructions on replacing your "settings" file. I think its corrupt. I had the same problem and all is fine now that i replaced it.
IBSoft, When do you expect TWS to be stable again to start high volume trading without interruptions/slowness?
What does it mean when you try to buy the IPO BIDU and it says "This contract can only be closed."? We need spcecial permission to trade IPOs? EDIT: Just called IB. It's lame. They said they won't have it in their system until tomorrow.
Well, now that the stock has ran up to 99.50. Guess what? I can buy BIDU with the IB system now. %&*% PoS
nononsense--------not sure, i will talk to my contacts about your question. i am computer dumb so one question of you----------why the use of linux, let me know-----thanks also if you do not want a monthly platform fee, then transact has an excellent free platform with top notch execution and reliability----this is my experience. could this platform work for you?
Its been my experience (over 2 years) that TWS data , especially volume but also pricing is not always reliable. This is in addition actual TWS technical problem (TWS down, etc). IB data often varies from E-Signal & every other major provider & trading firm. IB reaction has been nil - they refuse to acknowledge, investigate or respond in any meaningful way. Additionally, I've seem cases with options I was trading where the closing prices &volume changed after the close (more volume from elsewhere reported from less volume reported at the close with change in closing price). It can make trading with them a bit iffy at times