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The market maker has the edge i'm afraid :D

do the following. File => Save settings ( in TWS) go to the Jts folder on your C drive of your computer. Then look for the folder that begins with a D and chose the one which was modified as last (View => Details when you are in the Jts folder). You will see a TWS.XML file and that's the...

Hi, Interactive Brokers offers white labeling of there platform as an Introducing Broker. You can use there platform, infrastructure, etc. But are there other companies like IB who offer approximately the same product range (North America and Europe), infrastructure, protection for clients...

Same problem here. If everyone makes an inquiry/trouble ticket the will discover the problem sooner and hopefully will speed up the process of resolving the issue.

Talking about SPAN, which products have SPAN margin besides CME/Globex in the US? And is SPAN ever introduced in the US? I'm from Europe and almost every exchanges uses SPAN. Thanks, FT79

Use Firefox!!! Much better!!! :D

Dear Traders, Two things 1. At IB when you have to hold margin for your option positions and those positions are expired but not settled (that happens at night) you still have to hold margin for that day if you trade EOE options. Is this also the case if you trade for example US index /...

I just started reading this thread and at the moment I'm at page 300+ so only 1600 pages left :D I'm very interested in setting up Bear Call Spreads and Bull Put Spreads. But there is one thing! what's the best way to adjust your position when the market moves close to your short option...

Sorry I'm new to this thread and up till know I'm at page 200 :) And also reading the newest posts. Basically the strategy of Optioncoach, setting op Bull Putspreads and Bear Call Spreads. Thanx, FT79

Does anyone trade this strategy on the RUT? If so, what's the difference between SPX and RUT regarding this strategy. Thanks, FT79

Thanks IV_Trader, I will search ET for there posts/threads

Dear Grant, I appreciate your concern but don't be. I'm not new to the world of trading derivatives. I have been lucky to talk to someone who sells premium for 6-8 years now and is very profitable. My strategy is almost a copy of his. He was very friendly to tell how he approached the market...

I already done that :D And already trading but I want better insight in all the variables when trading options. I know models have there limitation but it will give you great insight how MM or other participations value options. A totally agree with Grant on this matter, knowledge about...

After reading Option Volatility & Pricing of Natenberg (great book btw) I want my knowledge level brought to the next level. Does anyone knows a good book?? I’m especially interested in books about selling premium and managing (adjusting) your position when the underlying moves. I ‘m...

Dear Fellow Traders, Are there any similar brokers in France like Interactive Brokers? Or brokers that only focus there attention on the France market. If so, could you tell me what your experiences are with those firms and if they are better then IB (or different). Thanks, FT79

Does anyone knows what's the problem at Eurex? Eurex used to be one of the best but lately scalpers are complaining about Eurex (little delays) and the last 2 weeks it goes down twice for at least an hour. Is it just a temporally problem or is it more serious! Thanks, FT79

Can anyone explain to me why in Europe everyone trades till the last trading day and in the US almost a week before the last trading day??

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Dear Mike, Thanks for helping me out! Is it also possible to program API so I don't have any shortposition in a US Stock (or a TWS setting), although my system wants to sell short? Because my system has only been backtested for going long in a US stock, not for short positions and in one...

I have a question about Interactive Brokers API and placing orders in US stocks. When I transmit orders threw API the orders are also triggered in Pre- and After hours trading. I want that the orders are only triggered during Regular Trading Hours. Has anybody an idea who I can solve this...