Recent content by 5R08Astang

Funk (et al): It appears to me that the downloadable, PC-based T-I version is the way to go--nicer layout. However, how is it on CPU loading and Internet bandwidth hogging? When PC-based, does your PC do all of the filtering/screening/crunching instead of the website? Thanks :)

The only other O. R. scanner I know of is HotScans: http://scans.marketgauge.com Specifically, for OR: http://scans.marketgauge.com/Tour/ScansTour.asp?pg=ORange and, http://scans.marketgauge.com/help/edu.asp Haven't used it yet...

Broker--Interactive Br.: Free (data free w/>$30 commish, otherwise $10/mo.); Charting--QuoteTracker: Free (with no ads + 5 days charting vs. 2, $5/mo.); Data Feed-- Scottrade: Free (10-symbol limit). Also, free feeds from other brokers, if you're their customer. Examples are: Cyber...

...under Bill (Hewlett) and Dave (Packard). Under Czarly, anything's possible. :mad:

With your techno/Java knowledge, you should offer consulting services to IB. Seriously. :D

...however, to IB's credit, when TWS and data are working as should, it's an outstanding platform...

Freezes, crossed quotes, logouts, slow quotes. One time, while the quotes were mucked, my stop loss didn't trigger, so I panicked and placed a market order. It took 2 minutes to fill, 61¢ below my initial stop loss. IB doesn't readily acknowledge the probs. It's as tho they are told not...

Orion: I use IB for day trading and Scottrade for intermediate trading. You are in no way on a level playing field when day trading IB vs. Scottrade. >IB is direct access to the ECN's; ST trades/clears thru Night securities, a major market maker. >IB's executions...

OMG. You've GOT to be kidding. :eek:

From 'opw': "You can adjust how TWS handles your stops Configure:order:stop trigger method: from description:" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If "Last" is selected, stop orders will be triggered based on the last price. For...

Good positive remarks and wish list--I agree (never thought about #3--good one). My wishlist consists of one item, and to me it's a BIGGIE: >> PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH RELIABLE REAL-TIME QUOTES. << I know I'm not the only one experiencing this, based on conferring posts. I know the...

Too many 'hidden' charges, ECN, 2-second rule, cancels/partials, etc... :( Too expensive for a neophyte.

Coincidence? :confused: :D

Bush II makes Nixon look like a Boy Scout.

Pop-up stopper. It's free and it works.:D http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/pow.htm You have to "train" it--tell it which ones you never want to see again, but since the pop-ups are often from the same folks (X-10 Cam sound familiar?), it's pretty effective.