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    Excel DDE + IB

    What's the symbol for the minidow in IB? You say you just want to monitor the bid/ask, so in your spreadsheet, cell A1 will show the symbol cell B1 will show the bid price cell C1 will show the ask price When the difference between the bid price and ask price is a certain number, then...
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    Excel DDE + IB

    How many securities do you want to monitor at the same time? Do you want the system to execute automatically when your criteria is met, or are you going to monitor it yourself and send the order when it triggers?
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    Excel DDE + IB

    What do you need to do?
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    Automated Trading Order Entry

    Not sure if you looked at the site yet. If you want to set up trades, wait for triggers, and execute them when your triggers are hit without having to type your orders directly into IB TWS, you can do that with EasyAPI. If what you want to do is more complex than that, then EasyAPI may or...
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    Automated Trading Order Entry

    I'm not exactly clear on your problem, but EasyAPI can probably help you. You can also do automated trading but avoid paying API fees when using EasyAPI. http://easyapi.blogspot.com/
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    I need an excel programmer

    Take a look at EasyAPI. It uses Excel to trade with Interactive Brokers. http://easyapi.blogspot.com/
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    Good API's

    I will keep MB Trading in mind and see if there are more requests for integration with their platform. In the meantime, it may help if you made your request here http://easyapi.blogspot.com/2005/05/feature-requests-feedback.html so that other visitors using MB Trading will see it.
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    What's the best way to get an order executed

    From what you described, EasyAPI would be perfect for you. EasyAPI allows you to do algorithmic trading via an API, but you can avoid paying API fees. Go to easyapi.blogspot.com.
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    How is order entered in automated systems?

    Try EasyAPI. You can use Excel as your trading platform and retain all the benefits of Excel. It's easy to use, no bloat, and you can avoid paying API fees. easyapi.blogspot.com
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    Front Ends for IB?

    Try easyapi.blogspot.com Simple, easy to use, and you can save on API fees.
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    Good API's

    Those of you who are interested, just type "what is SSL" in Google and see for yourself what's ssl. Like I said, I won't get into an argument about technology issues here. Also, like I said, if you don't feel comfortable just don't buy it or contact EasyAPI for an alternative method that...
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    Good API's

    Well, I don't want to get into an argument about technology issues here. That site was made using the blogger from Google, so it was free and SSL cannot be set up there. Even if it can via a paid account it's just too much trouble. It is just not worth the trouble to set up a site with SSL at...
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    Good API's

    Sure it's for real. There is a trial version that you can download for free. It may look simple but once you get the hang of it you'll see the possibilities, especially how it can reduce your commissions. People on here always complain about bloated code and wanting just a simple execution...
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    Good API's

    Hushmail is encrypted e-mail, so if you used encryption to send your info (either by a free hushmail account or any other method), the info would be secure. Your concern is understandable. Most sites do use SSL to handle payment info. However, please keep in mind that the chances of...
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    Good API's

    http://easyapi.blogspot.com Simple and easy to use. You can also save on API fees.
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