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Probably I could change my server to the Hongkong one. Just wondering does the 1 min quiet time mean the server reset only took 1 min? As they told me over the phone that it takes 15 mins to reset everyday. By the way, why do you think the Hongkong server is better than the others? Thanks

I just tried to move my time zone to the one 1 hour forward, then the charts start at the beginning of a day when on 4 hour frames, Thanks. Just wondering does changing the time zone mess up some other functionalities? Thanks

Thanks a lot Obelixtrader, did you mean changing to another server to avoid the reset time of the servers?

Hi Guys, Anyone trades FX on IB? It is a great broker with low commissions. However, IB resets its servers regularly everyday during which the stop-loss of your open positions could be totally ignored. Fx trading is with high leverage and volatility. Your whole account may blow up if a major...

Thanks a lot def. I have just called them, it is the way how they manage the data, so maybe changing the time zone could be a potential solution.

Hi guys, On IB TWS, when I go to chart parameters and check 'show data in user time zone', the chart does update from US to UK time zone (which is my time zone). However, when setting the time frame to 4 hour (or 2 hour), my Forex bar charts of a day start at 1am instead of 0 am (please see the...

Hi Guys, I am kind of new in using IB Market Depth Trader to day trade stocks. One thing I found weird is: when trading stocks using MDT, it shows real time P&L. However when trading CFD on stocks, it does not show real time P&L, which is annoying as visualised P&L helps making quick decisions...

Currently I could not even see live price of stocks on IB and also I guess it takes time to figure out how the charts, level2 data, orders work, Is the education section in IB the best place to go to learn? Thanks

Thanks, I guess you could also easily filter for gaps and trading volume as well?

Agree, the all time session is not looking beautiful. BTW, do you day trade with IB?

Hi All, I am thinking of opening an account to day trade stock CFDs. As I am looking to trade gaps, so need a broker which is user friendly for day traders. For example fast execution, good charts, able to quickly screen gap ups and downs especially at the beginning of the trading day, filter...