Try gamepads! Trading is like a video game, literally. Here's the proof in this classic thread. (Yes there is something actually useful on ET!) http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18655
I use hotkeys on a separate keypad for most trade entries. Each time I get up or step away from my desk, I disable it .
If your market maker box allows you to click on a quote with the mouse and hit enter to send the order with a preset size, this is a nice way to move some shares. The real trick is hold down enter then just click on everything on the offer, if you need to buy shares quick that should do the trick. Hot keys are prone to errors and can take some more time to send depending how good you are. If you are scalping nasdaq with some size I would say the mouse/enter key is better. Hot keys do have some advantages for placing different kinds of orders. So I would say a combo of both mouse and hotkeys is best. scalp
http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showt...=15587&perpage=6&highlight=xkeys&pagenumber=1 http://www.xkeys.com/ This keypad is easily user programmable for hotkeys
It actual depends on what I want to do at the moment. If I tries to adjust an order, I like mouse control better. If I tries to place a new order with known specs, I like hotkeys better.
Lawerence and scalp100 very nice post thank you for you feedback i personally think i am more comfortable with the mouse but if i already have a setup then i would go for the keyboard but less see what software i will be using as i am a nasdaq person and i prefer scalping Et great post ) greatly appreciated