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I don't think an MBA is a requirement -- it seems to me that the vast majority of top traders don't have one. That said, an MBA seems a perfectly reasonable way to get there, if MBA programs suit your fancy and you can get into a program from which your target employers are willing to hire.

interactivebrokers.com offers a nice Java interface that a lot of people use. (A large user base is good in trading API's, as I've found that I end up "beta testing" many of the less-used ones.) Just keep in mind that 4/5 of IB's revenue is from trading rather than brokerage, so there may be...

This is through one of their NexaTech platforms, which allows you to execute through Penson (Penson owns NexaTech). Maybe it's just a NexaTech issue.

They broadcast a message as such. The main reason I post this here is that I'm interested in knowing whether others are experiencing the same problem with other brokerages, or whether it's just an issue with Penson or even Radianz in Dallas, generally. Radianz is used by probably every major...

Penson has most US routes down for close to an hour due to what they say is an outage at Radianz. Are any other brokers experiencing difficulties due to this problem? I believe Penson is located in Dallas.

I have heard the opposite regarding black boxes for equities -- they are flourishing in this environment, at least the ones I've heard about. Is it really that different on the Eurex / Liffe? In the long run, I can't imagine that banning black boxes will be beneficial to anyone or anything...

Spec, Are you happy with Activ? My list of possible feed providers includes Activ, Essex Radez, Reuters, Comstock, and Infodyne. Activ may be at the top of my list as they seem to be pushing the envelope, e.g. by designing specialized silicon for their options feeds (not something I...

Nonprophet, Your example, although possible, does not seem very likely to me. Has it actually happened? As an aside, I don't think that IB is a very good place for the type of order you propose. IB/Timber Hill derives 4/5 of their income from market making and only 1/5 from brokerage...