Recent content by abba231

You should take his/her comments with regard to using Excel more broadly. What it implies is more important than his/her specific use. The point is: To really do some beneficial backtesting you are going to have to get your hands dirty with some data analysis and manipulation - as opposed to...

A related unconfirmed tidbit........a co-worker filed a complaint (specialist held an order...through DOT.....printed above his limit; 3 prints; in size; last being over a minute after he entered the order) about MU.....allegedlly it was taken away from him a few days ago......obviously this...

I don't regularly follow the OEX options, but it is my understanding the the dynamics/market/trend are not too different than the SPX options (or cash Euro CBOE options) . I recently read a piece of research from GS that was focused on US derivative markets. Surprisingly, SPX options trading...

I don't know what's worse....the fact that this thread has continued for so long, or the fact that I read until the end? Or, perhaps, the fact that I am perpetuating this nonsense???? Related questions: 1. With this monster size, when you trade SPs do you trade mini's or the large...

No experience with IB - - I am just a very hesitant potential customer (hint IB people DO pay attention to others' opinions)....but I do have experience with the legal and securities professions (mutual exclusive in nature)...piece of advice: If you are seriously pursuing legal action, I would...