Recent content by orion895

I could not even make them talk to me. Called them several times, left messages and sent e-mails. Took it 5 days to get back to me. Terrible customer service. I am staying out.

cstu, Thank you for your comments. I believe what you are saying that I should got the fill (which was the point). Did not understand your comments on "not even knowing basic rules" though. As a former spec, can you explain to me why the specialist did not post any indications to invite...

Simplicity of the strategy would probably make it difficult for many ET guys to take it seriously. As for money management, you disregard stock's volatility (you would buy 1000 stocks of GE and CME regardless). I would adjust your portfolio size based on market action, make stocks equally...

Thank you, Mike. I can handle "no soup" in this case, but I was really surprised by the answer from the floor. Sometimes when you are sending orders really close to 9:30, he has already "finished matching orders" and you are not getting filled - fine...but 9:03am!! I thought that's his job to...

Echo (clears through Merryll Lynch)

Guys, Please let me know what you think: Today at 9:24am I entered an orders to short OPG of DHR at 73.92. The stock closing price was 74.00, and the specialist opened the stock at 9:34am at 74.01 on an uptick and canceling my orders at the same time. I believe I am entitled to my...