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ishares trading : Here's my experience with trading iShares and other ETF's ( aside from QQQ ). Someone said, there's a lack of volume in many ETF's , iShares. I wouldn't say, that volume doesn't matter with ETF's, because high volume assures small bid / ask spreads. But liquidity...

I used QuoteTracker's trading interface for Datek QT works also with Datek direct ECN access. This interface was very fast. You get a nice RT-quote backup system with QT too, using Dateks streamer quotes, Datek Level II and or Archipelago L 2. Much better charting than Dateks own streamer...

Hi Dufferdon, I can understand your problem with positionsizing very well. In theory, there are are numerous ways to utilize a trading account by the optimum level without risking more than what you consider as your risk-tolerance. However, many of these strategies are sometimes really pure...

Hi, maybe you'll find the info below about pairtrading helpful. http://www.tradetrek.com/Education/webclassroom/pairtrade.asp http://www.tradetrek.com/Education/webclassroom/convpairtrade.asp http://www.tradetrek.com/Education/webclassroom/diverpairtrade.asp This website...

dozu hi, when you read my post carefully, you'll notice, that I suggested to use MACD in conjunction with other, faster Indicators ( like Stoch, RSI ). I also mentioned, that the histogram gives the best reversal signals, when it's bars built out a top ( or a bottom if below 0 line and...

MISPE, I don't know how much you can customize the MS scans. I know, that their selectionlist of criteria and parameters for to use in a scan is quite extensive - so the best way to check it out, is to subscribe for a trial ( if they still offer it ). you can find some free RT scans on...

NEO, actually, QQL has streaming charts and also offers the possibility to download all kinds of quotes. If you use 5 minutes, a new candle or bar will created only after 5 minutes of course. That's why they are called 5 minute charts. But the price display on the right site of the chart...

Hi Mispe I quitted Qcharts many months ago due to their consistent data / server problems and lack of respondance to complaints ( no reply is also a reply ). I still stay to my point, that Qcharts and in particular Ravenquote are great RT applications, but with lot's of data-outages it is...

as always, you've to apply the proper analysis tool the appropriate market. Not every stock has made 50% move before MACD turns. MACD has been developped as a mediumterm, trendfollowing system. The default settings work well for a variety of markets and stocks - But MACD crossover...

Hi, I compared both services and stayed with QP2 . Reasons : scanning with HGS warehouse ( Included in QP2 ) for fundamental data is fairly easy. Fundamental database is more comprehensive (Marketguide ) than with TC2000. For technical screening, QP2's scanner is more versatile - one...

Have to post my reply again : Just rightclick on the desired symbol and use the option : send to new chart - fairly easy. You can group charts, news , T&S, L2, Optionchain windows to the symbols in your watchlist / portfolio. When ever you click on a new symbol in any of these indows, all...

"Privateer = Tony - he he" Wish it would be like that - I started trading stocks just 4 years ago at the age of 38. Tony needed 6-7 years to become a millionaire -when I recall his CV correctly, so I have another 2-3 years to go ;-) Unfortunately, experience in live or other jobs doesn't...

Hello Neo was able to read Tony's advice . Infact, he didn't "ruin" the "trend reversal system" or "buy at the dips" at all. He trades just a different timeframe and applies slightly different patterns. He slices a piece out of the cake somewhat earlier than trend-followers by...

Following the link below, you'll be able to gain some valuable insight on the top 100 trading programs - run by professional traders ( CTA's ) in the US. These traders manage assets worth millions of $ - not necessarily trading stocks, but index-futures, commodities etc. You can find a...

Hi, as mentioned earlier, everybody has to find his own way & rules for trading. These rules have to fit in the traders personal live. I feel comfortable with my current approach after many trials and errors. Although I know, that especially in shortterm trading, fundamentals are of...

Fohat : thanks for the info. I noticed the "upgrade button " in my account options. But : One cannot "upgrade" a stock-margin MC account to a stock & options Level II MC margin account !. You had to apply for a new account and are now making all the transfers (this at least is easy and...

Hi H trader & Harry, Harry - maybe it doesn't help much on your concerns about account protection - but surely interesting to read is the Standard & Poors Rating for Interactive Brokers Group , including it's subsidiary Timber Hill ( used to be the other way around in the past - but times are...

Hi, I have 2 MC accounts now with IB - opened the 2nd. one only recently, because they added now also options trading to MC accounts - which was not the case, when I opened the first MC account just a couple of weeks ago. It's a pitty, that one cannot just upgrade an existing account - one...

aldrums - you're right. I sent a mail to IB customer support 3 days or so ago concerning this subject. Obviously, the manual still refers to this button. ( for those not familiar with OCA :One Cancels All in older TWS versions, it had to be checked, together with an OCA groupname for...

gemini - You won't believe if I tell you - those picks are based almost completely on fundamentals or better said : fundamentals transferred into ratios and using these ratios as measurement for the stocks / industrygroups longterm trend ( or non-trend ). There's no secret in it , because...