Shorting SPY? Interactive...B

Discussion in 'Trading' started by ML_QUANT, Nov 3, 2008.

  1. ML_QUANT

    ML_QUANT

    Are there any restrictions on shorting SPY? My IB orders are not getting filled today?!!!

    thanks
     
    #1     Nov 3, 2008
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  2. ML_QUANT

    ML_QUANT

    it's ok now but caused losses, damn it...so much for IB!
     
    #2     Nov 3, 2008
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  3. briand

    briand

    How fast (average) you usually get your short SPY filled with IB?
     
    #3     Nov 3, 2008
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  4. ML_QUANT

    ML_QUANT

    instantly!
     
    #4     Nov 3, 2008
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  5. Nofear777

    Nofear777

    Ok. So why are people complaining about it?

    Truth!!
     
    #5     Nov 3, 2008
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  6. SCNinvestor

    SCNinvestor

    Sorry, but my investment policy is not to short at all. Don't like this idea and this manner of getting money.
     
    #6     Nov 4, 2008
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  7. ML_QUANT

    ML_QUANT

    Then I guess you don't like any kind of insurance at all neither, or do you?
     
    #7     Nov 5, 2008
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