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Does anyone else ever run into problems with the 'best execution' route? This first example is definitely a problem. Let's say the ask on a stock is 20, and it's all through ISLD. I place an order to buy at 20 through best execution...nothing. Then I try to go through ISLD, and it's...

This brings up an interesting question I've been wondering about. Does anyone have an idea how much it costs these brokers to execute trades? I've been very curious since companies like Tradescape and IB have offered minimum commissions in the $1 range.

I saw this in one of my daytrading books once, but I have so many I couldn't remember which one. I believe it works like this: Let's say a trade is made at 15, and then the next trade is made at 14 7/8, that's a minus tick. If the next trade is also made at 14 7/8, I believe that's considered a...

Trading stocks with IB has improved dramatically over the past month or so. It was hit or miss for me up until about April, but this has been my experience lately. 1. Trades through ECNs go through like lightning. If there is no matching order, my order gets represented immediately on level 2...

mmgc Are you trading stocks, options or futures? I've had problems with stock trading only and it would help my confidence in IB if others were trading stocks with no problems. Also, if you're trading stocks, do you use level 2 to see if you're getting a reasonable price?

My experience trading stocks with IB has been hit or miss. Usually I place an order, and it goes through like lightning. Usually if my order is unexecutable it shows up on Level 2, whether it's ISLD, REDI, or BTRD. Sometimes this doesn't happen. Sometimes my orders stay live after I've...

Thanks, def. That helps quite a bit.

I just read through all 5 pages of this thread because I was sure that I would repeat a question that's already been answered. I can't believe no one has brought this up. Is there any way to enter orders more efficiently? As it stands, after I type in the symbol, I have to click on the ask...