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Yes, if I was being reluctant to move out of a bad trade. However, the stock was running up, and I wasn't really even sure I wanted to chase it. So it isn't so bad...

I did not see the clause regarding the API. I was choosing a specific route for quite a few of the limit orders, but yes it was manually through TWS. It was the only way I could see myself on LvlII.

wait.....is that "0.12/Cancel or modify order" per share or per action? I thought it was per share! Hehehe, that is too funny.. Let's see, 2500 shares, about 25 changes: 2500 x 25 x .012 = $750.00 dollars ok, this is my single allowance of a newb-panic-retarded-forum-post for...

Can someone help? I have a huge limit order and i'm reluctant to change the limit price because I don't know what I am paying!

so I definitely screwed up? Where can I find the exact rules so I don't mess up again?

Today is the first day that my new IB account is funded. So I was exploring through TWS, and as a test after hours, I placed several limit orders for US equities, updating the limit amounts *SEVERAL* times, and cancelling and replacing the limit order at least 10 times..... ....Then i...

So what broker/tools do you use, assuming you aren't an "underfunded investor"?

Thanks for the great advice, I really appreciate it. In quotetracker, there is a stream for lvlII quotes called 'Archipelago Streaming'. This seems to give me real time level II data, and for free. What am I getting by subscribing to IB for $20/mo that I don't get with Archipelago in...

That is all you have to say? I wouldn't mind so much if you said that *after* you gave a valid contribution to the discussion. Why even waste your time and mine?

if this process involves verifying a small deposit and withdrawal from my checking account, ive already completed that step.

Okay, so on that page i see "Bank Checks" with an immediate transfer. What exactly is a bank check, and how can I send one?

I keep hearing over and over that IB feeds are slow. What is everyone using for data with their IB account?

Searched for this, but couldn't find an answer: What is the fastest way to get funds into your IB account? I just opened an account, and I used the bank ACH option, and it's been 3 days and there is no sign of the funds. I called my bank that the funds will be withdrawn from, and they say...

Why not have both? I have a fidelity account, and now i am opening up an IB account as well. I still plan to keep the fidelity account open for their market research and mutual funds, whereas my day trading will be through IB. Who knows, maybe when I reach gold level, I will once again be...

I just opened an account with IB, and I elected to purchase their level II quotes for $20/per month. Is there is a stream that is more reliable? Secondly, is there something cheaper? I'm using QuoteTracker for charting, because I hear it is better than TWS charts. However, I am open to any...

I'm using fidelity, but next week im starting with IB. In the mean time, it seems i can't get more intraday data than the point at which i add the symbol. I noticed that QT has fidelity as an option for quotes, but not for backfill. I decided to use yahoo, and i can successfully backfill the...

Is this common? To purchase Level II quotes for $20/mo. from IB? In QuoteTracker, It seems im able to view lvl II quotes for free. Maybe I'm mistaken, but I would rather keep the $240 dollars a year if it is rather useless.

I'm just starting to use QuoteTracker, but there is one problem that i cant seem to solve. It seems that i can only get intraday data after I add a symbol. So, let's say I add CSCO at 10:30 am, I cannot view the first hour of activity! This is a big deal, and I hope there is a way to fill...

In my IB account setup, I selected Level II quotes for 20 bucks a month. Is there a better/cheaper alternative to this?

At this stage, I don't need the most expensive setup. Besides, I'm not that new trader that thinks spending thousands of dollars on training, books, and the most expensive software will make me better at trading. I own John Murphy's "Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets", and I want the...