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    IB's Best ECN

    rfoulk, try taking the time to understand def's posts regarding inquires on the Best-ECN documentation. Specifically def's said, "you have come across what is called a soft/stealth release which basically means that no announcement has been made. I think they are playing around with...
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    IB Releases Installed Application Version of TWS 4.0

    IB has had this application version for some time now. But what is interesting about your post is the link you mention also has the upgrade release of 3/20/01. Thanks.
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    Is IB like there demo

    It's just a demo, not the real thing. It's almost the same thing, except the real platform works:)
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    Trading schools-good or bad?

    If you plan to daytrade at home and not in a trading room, then forget the classroom environment. - Find a chatroom, which go on average for about $200 a month. A lot of these chatrooms not only teach you how to trade but show you how to trade as the action unfolds. The peer support is great...
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    Death Blow to DayTraders

    Just found out that we have 6 months before this ruling becomes reality. That's 6 months for the little guy to increase their portfolio to $25k and 6 months to complain to your congressman/woman to say how absured this ruling is. So, get out there now and do something! :)
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    Death Blow to DayTraders

    The SEC just tightened the margin rules for the NYSE and Nasdaq. You now have to have $25,000 in your account to use margin. Which means you can't short unless you have a margin account. For those with the requirement, you'll be able to use margin by 4x instead of 2x. link is here ->...
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    A chuckle for Interactive Users!!

    LOL sorry, had to add that:) Perhaps the original poster will next time put a link up instead of trying to translate the orignal message through one of Schwab's kaleidoscopes.
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    Underground Traders Trading Pit

    Wow, didn't see how long ago the original post was. Anyways, still my point of view stands.
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    Underground Traders Trading Pit

    Sandy, If you're just starting out I would suggest a chat room but one that helps teach you techniques you can use to develop your own style. It seems there is a concensus here that offering entries and exits are a waste of your time and from my newbie point of view, they are right. There...
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    IB's New Java Platform

    I just started to use the IB platform and I'm not sure if this question has been asked before but the problem still exists (may just by on my platform or really isn't a problem to begin with?). I've noticed that when I am inputting an order for a stock that is decimalized and then trying to...
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    IB's New Java Platform

    I have a lot of questions that may be a little off topic here but it concerns IB since it's in their registration process: What is the Form W-9 in IB's registration process? I figured the confirmation of the SSN part but what EXACTLY does "backup holding" do? What does this form do to my...
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    Is Direct-Access Really Real-Time?

    This response may be a tad too late, but there is a way to increase those bursts of data. Adjust your MTU (data packet size) and TCP (predetermined data size required before confirmation of recieved data) values in Windows which handles your internet connection and data transfers. Lower the...
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