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Or change size depending on the hour of the day. It is useful to keep trading for some folks in order to remain "in the groove" and focused. But why not trade 10 shares or even 1 share instead of 1000? Just a thought... -eLindy

It means that the data is delayed - usually because it doesn't think you have subscribed for real-time data. I've seen this before when TS is having server issues. Usually logging off and trying to get connected to a different server fixes the issue (assuming that you have subscribed to...

This may not have been Tradestation. The CME had latency problems this morning that started with the Eurodollars and migrated to the other symbols. My broker (non-tradestation) called over to the CME while I was on the phone with them... Funnily enough I didn't have issues on the...

CQG has a list of brokers on their website here: http://www.cqg.com/default.aspx?PageID=1029&LangID=1000 When using CQG as my execution front-end I use futurepath as my broker (http://www.futurepathtrading.com). I believe that most brokers can use CQG as their execution platform -...

Tomasz: Thanks. I'll try this email - I think it's different from the one that I have now. If it's possible, can you PM me your phone number? I think we'll still need a few phone calls to discuss what we have in mind. I promise not to wake you up in the middle of the night <grin>...

LB: They don't know what the "offer" is yet since there isn't an "offer". Trying to get someone to discuss a multi-license potential situation (large number of licenses). As I said, I sent a couple of emails but never got a response so I'm assuming there's a spam filter problem somewhere...

Actually, I'm not looking for support. It's more business (sales) related. I've sent emails but no reply so I suspect that spam filters or something is blocking them. Figure I'd try calling. Thanks. -eLindy

Does anyone have a phone number for AMIBroker? I have scoured their website and can't find one. Thanks in advance for any help. -eLindy

The equivalent of 1 big S&P (5 e-minis) for each 100,000.00 for "normal" leverage if trading OPM. 1 EC and 1 big crude contract per 100,000. This way, you can take some big hits and not get too far into double-digit drawdown territory (depends on your style of trading of course). In...

I know futurepath trading has a .NET api and a simulator but they're futures only and there is a minimum volume/capital level for their clients. Maybe one of the order entry front ends that talk to multiple brokers has one? Something like Ninja Trader or button trader or Tradebolt? All...

Look at the dell LATITUDE line in the small business section. By buying from the small business section you get better support. The D820 model with a dual core processor, 2gigs of ram and 100 gig hd will run you about 3K. Nice thing about the LATITUDE line is that it is a bit more sturdy...

The answer depends on whether you can do something you already know is unethical/morally wrong and still look at yourself in the mirror. Yes, corporations may be all about looking out for themselves but that doesn't mean that there arent' some out there that will act ethically even when their...

Try futurepathtrading. They're more of a boutique firm and not well known. (And their website sucks). But, given what you're looking for they may be a match for you. Their platform is faster than TT's, they've got an API, hosting servers for large blackbox operations etc. Rates are as good...

hmmm...given a choice between realtick and cqg my choice would be cqg - dont' even have to think about it. But be warned - CQG = Expensive and non-standard interface. But really good customer service, product features and data feed. -eLindy

Frostengine: Here's an idea that you may not have considered. Instead of trying to "tweak" a system that is good and robust as it is, try adding another system or two and trading them all as a portfolio instead. Make sure the underlying assumptions of the new systems complement the current...

Hi All: Is there a way to determine what KERNEL processes are taking up the CPU time? I can see what user processes are taking up the CPU time in task manager. But, when I turn on "Show Kernel Times", i noticed that the kernel times is taking up a ridiculous amount of time - usually over...

Dont' know about TS2k but for TS 8.x, install the program in the SharedDocuments directory. Then you'll be able to run it with a regular log-on. The reason you have to have admin rights is because the program puts everything in the "program files" directory including files it has to write to...

Sorry - I really have to jump in here. I think that without stop orders in the pits, you're missing a significant protective mechanism. It's my decision if I want to risk slippage using a stop order - I don't think IB should make that decision for the customer. For the record, we usually...

If your concern is that folks are going to mess up your hardware then go the external drive route (you still need to make backups). If, however, your concern is privacy then get PGP desktop 9.x and use their whole disk encryption with the USB authentication token. On newer computers, the extra...

yeah, this happens to me all the time. Cripes, sometimes I log in and the entire page has disappeared. Like you said, no big deal 'cause it's easily fixed. Glad to see it's not just me. In the grand scheme of things I'd much rather that kind of bug than something where my orders get messed...