Why do TWS Line Charts print at odd increments?

Discussion in 'Trading Software' started by achilles28, Apr 16, 2013.

  1. achilles28

    achilles28

    For instance, TWS line charts (tick charts) for ES will show trades occurring at odd levels, outside of regulated quarter point increments - for example 0.34, 0.62, or 0.81. etc.

    How is this possible?

    Same with ym.....mostly odd prints are half a point (0.5), or one quarter point (0.25).

    I don't get it. Is this meant to throw tick traders off, or?
     
  2. achilles28

    achilles28

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  3. Mr_You

    Mr_You

    IB tick data is sent in snapshots not true tick-by-tick.