Recent content by dalvord

Try TWS>configure>API>enable Active x and DDE clients; also Quote Tracker>options>data. Also be aware that TWS doesn't work over the weekend, until Sunday at 5 PM EST. I agree that it is worth it, Quote Tracker has helped me trade for years.

One can select multiple feeds (Options>data sources>quotes) and set up multiple workspaces (file>save layout), eliminating the need to load multiple copies of QT. Select the desired datafeed from each portfolio window, and QT will switch automatically. It's unusual not to be able to find a...

Did you roll over to new expiration month?

Try "Page">"Layout"

I found mine under C:/jts/excel/TwsDde

Stocks.exe is indeed Quote Tracker, and the things which cause it to slow things down include having QT log turned on, updating all portfolios continuously, and having multiple charts and/or indicators. I use TWS and QT easily and effectively without any CPU or memory issues. TWS does stop...

I'm almost 50 years past age 19, have a real IB account, and have no relation with IB other than as a customer. I have traded with a number of other firms as well. TWS is on an exponential improvement curve; the common mechanisms among Option Trader, Book Trader, Chart Trader, Trading...

Another solution, if MB offers the service, is ACH transfer which is "free" and fast. I just checked the MB website; here is a copy of their information about ACH: "ACH Transfer - Coming Soon! Electronically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to your MB Trading account"...

Tools>Pip/profit calculator Account>leverage Both from the trading window menu But I agree that the website itself isn't helpful. If my calculations are correct, looks like a great way to lose or gain large amounts of capital.

Quote Tracker is another option for a front end to IB. The trading capacity includes trailing stops for forex trading.

I use Oanda, InterbankFx, and Interactive Brokers/TWS to trade Forex. IB has trailing stops which can be activated in TWS either by following the instructions in the help file, or by using a front end program such as Bracket Trader, AutoTrader, or Button Trader, and probably others. The...

This dialogue is ET at it's best! Refreshing.

IRA distributions are taxed as income, so one is effectively converting capital gains with a favorable tax rate to income with a less favorable rate, and forgoing any tax reduction from losses and favorable dividend treatment. This doesn't seem significant until one actually takes...

You are right, IB does have ACH capability; I just registered to use it. Now I can avoid sending a check and waiting as I detailed above. Thanks for the correction.