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Squirrel, I think it's difficult to nail down one particular method of screening, because each trader has his/her own type of trading that they're comfortable with, and therefore different types of stocks to trade. For instance, I prefer to trade smaller share lots of volatile stocks that...

def, Yes, I have tried using Best Execution, and unless some sort of change has been implemented very recently (i.e. the past week or two), I've had many times when using Best Ex that my order would get routed to the AMEX, where it would hang and hang until I either cancelled it or pulled my...

white, You're right that the PHLX often does not have the best inside quote. But since I daytrade stocks that move quickly, and therefore the option prices move quickly, as long as the quote on PHLX or ISE isn't too far from the inside, I'm willing to lose the spread to know that I'll get...

I sometimes daytrade options, however I don't daytrade spreads or straddles. I use Interactive Brokers to do all my options trading, and have had no problems whatsoever. One thing I do look for if I'm trying to daytrade options is to use the PHLX or ISE exchanges, as my orders execute there...

I still use TA for my trading regardless of what kind of market we're in, as the concepts of support and resistance will always be valid . The difference is in recognizing the probabilities of different kinds of moves in a bear market versus a bull market. For instance, in this bear market, a...

With regard to your question about software or data without having to trade, there are many data/software vendors you can subscribe to and watch the market action in real time without having a brokerage account. When I began, I subscribed to Esignal and watched real time charts and stock...

rtharp, I have a question regarding Win 2000 if you happen to know the answer. Does 2000 treat a dual monitor system as two separate monitors, or one big desktop spread out over both monitors? I ask because the reason I've stayed with NT myself is that, unlike Windows 98 for example, NT...

It seems to me that the whole issue is moot as long as you're getting your intended fills. For instance, if you see an offer posted at 50 1/8 and you send in your buy order and nail it, then obviously there are no delays significant enough to affect executing against the price that was posted...

I use ISLD almost exclusively in my trading, and I have yet to have any problems. I also should mention that I trade extremely liquid stocks (i.e. JNPR, EMLX, CHKP), so more often than not ISLD is at the best bid or ask, and if not there's one usually very close. If you use a direct access...

Sterling, Did you download the special Java plugin that IB uses for their platform? The IB TWS (whether demo or full version) requires the Java plugin to be installed on your computer before you can access the login page and open the trading screen. I just tried to open the demo and had no...

TheFinn, I feel IB is the best broker I've used in terms of commissions, and executions are as fast as my previous broker. I can't really say how IB would be when dealing with 1000 to 2000 share lots, since I rarely trade more than 300 shares at a time, but as long as you have a Level II...

I will attempt to provide some info, having previously traded with a full service Realtick broker, and now am trading exclusively with Interactive Brokers. First, IB's trading platform is Java based in a browser window, so yes it can be resized. Second, since they only provide basic level I...

I have no experience with Tradescape, but with regards to other brokers, I have found Interactive Brokers to be quite good. However, they don't provide any frills like Level II quotes or charting, so you'd need a separate service for that. If you're looking for a full service Realtick broker...

Glad to be of assistance, Gene, and continued luck and success to you!

MGB, One reason floor traders calculate these levels is that they know where a lot of people have set their stops, and will move the stock through those levels to shake out some of those orders. Another reason would be to anticipate where there would be heavier buying or selling. The...

I very often trade the short side, as well as the long side just about equally. I suppose it is possible to play only one side of the market (Tony Oz played only the long side successfully even during the NASDAQ crash last March), although I think it's much better to trade both sides depending...

I'm sorry, I misunderstood your original query. No, Realtick will not automatically determine and draw trend lines for you. However, with all due respect, I feel compelled to ask why would you need a program to do it for you? If you're looking at trend/support/resistance lines to begin with...

Here's a link with tons of info on it: http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/trader/hottopics/hottopics.stm#ssoes

Realtick does it.

Glad to hear it. Best wishes!