Trading using a ladder screen vs L2 screen

Discussion in 'Trading' started by David Donner, Jun 30, 2024.

  1. I have always used an L2 screen to trade, but always curious about people who use a ladder screen to trade.

    Is there an advantage to using a ladder?
     
  2. maxinger

    maxinger

    L2 screen - A screen that shows many many layers of bids and offers

    ladder screen - A ladder that shows many many layers of bids and offers


    L2 screen = ladder screen
     

  3. I am curious about any advantages people see in a ladder over the L2.
     
  4. poopy

    poopy

    max is a bot. He's worthless. Literally zero value add.

    L2 is a depth of book including venue. Only shares.

    A ladder or DOM can be used across all listed assets. It does not display venue. Volume at price.
     
  5. maxinger

    maxinger

    My point is your Q is vague.

    there are many types of L2 screens.
    There are also many types of ladders.

    Your question has to be clear /specific.
    Use images/illustrations/diagrams to improve clarity.
     
    Last edited: Jun 30, 2024
  6. Let me try this thread again....

    Does anyone trade with a Ladder? If so, what do you find advantageous to using it over trading from an L2 screen?

    Thank you.
     
  7. kbs

    kbs

    1. If you not have a lot of monitors and scalp both stock and futures.

    2. You can see how many dollars, point or ticks you are up or down.

    3. When I use a ladder, I use the fule lenght of the monitor, so more price points.
     
  8. A ladder is just a way to display Level 2 data.

    It is very popular among scalpers. So if you want to see the benefits of using a ladder look for scalping techniques.