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IB aggregates ticks. They take a snapshot 6 times per second (I believe). Therefore, it is possible that a low tick might not be included, but instead aggregated. It happens. The IB backfill on the other hand is constructed in a way such that all the prices are shown. I forget the method...

It was an excellent article. Interesting to see the father through the daughters eyes. And from that, I would say he's a very lucky man. By the way, when I look at VN, I think of the old saying: "You're only as good as your last trade". This is a tough business. I respect those that...

I had no problem this morning. I'm using TWS 897.8, which is the latest standalone version. The beta version is the web-based version. Thanks for testing it out for us. :D OldTrader

I doubt they would seriously consider a small mini contract. If you look around at most of the other smaller contracts, for instance in gold, oil, etc. they don't trade alot of volume. As the poster above mentioned you should do a single stock future on SPY. 200 Shares of SPY is about half...

Sometimes we all mix up the idea of "being right" with the idea of risk control. When that happens we take a big loss. Most of us have done it. Don't spend any time worrying about whether you sold at the low. You did what you had to do. Next time, do it sooner. Remember there's no graceful...

This is truly an ignorant post. How would you possibly come up a 1% chance? Did you interview the politicans? Here's the way I look at it. I don't care what the chance is. The government needs money. Wall Street, and anyone associated with it is unpopular. Therefore taxing Wall...

Erin Burnett interviewed a trader just before the opening this AM. He was against the tax. She was saying something favorable about it if I heard right. I came right at the end. Anyone hear the interview or have a link? OldTrader

You can get backfill on both Ensign and Sierra. So the comparison is between them and IB, not between them and RealTick. Youaren't using RealTick. That said, I've been using Ensign now for several years, and am very satisfied. I chart both stocks and futures. OldTrader

Hey Sea, just wanted to thank you for staying on this. I just replied. I've also put the word out at a few other sites who are sending emails to Erin Burnett and Larry Kudlow. I'm quite disturbed that the AFL-CIO has involved themselves. I think that elevates the importance of resisting this...

This was a disturbing report, because the guy who was supposedly against the tax was very weak. I sent an email to streetsigns, and I suggest you all do the same. OldTrader

I didn't say I knew nothing about him. I said I didn't know him, hadn't read his books, subscribed, attended a seminar. I do know about some of his indicators. I've read articles about him. Looked at his website, read the detractors, etc etc. Williams has been around a long time...so have...

You're "merely seeking clarity"? C'mon. You are, and have been for years, on a mission to destroy. He offered you his trades for the last year I believe, that would have given you clarity. Evidently you turned that down. By the way, I don't know Williams, never subscribed, never been to a...

In view of your trading problems, maybe Larry could send you a free market letter, or something to get you off on the right foot. OldTrader

How ironic. TDog "has never insulted anyone except in self-defense...". LOL! Or "I have never criticized anyone for the simple rason of tearing him down." My how things change when the shoe is on the other foot eh? OldTrader

What you have done is to attempt to thoroughly discredit Williams. And by the way, some of your attempts were through false allegations, one of which I caught you in. This attempt has gone on for years now. I think it's time that the accuser reveals some of his credentials, starting with his...

Maybe what you need to do is to request the information that he offered via email, so we can dispense with your suspicions. OldTrader

Yep, that's my definite opinion. We registered at this site about the same time, yet you have 3X as many posts. And amongst those posts are posts going back months and years regarding Larry Williams, where you have pounded him unmercifully. I think it only fitting that you provide a...

I'd like to see you do exactly the same. Personally, I don't think you trade, but a "simple, unfettered, full and proper trade journal for even a short length of time" would clarify this for all of us who are suspicious. OldTrader

Why do you and others continue to experience problems with IB charts? I know you must have repeatedly read that no one bothers to use these charts. For $50 per month you can use Ensign with IB data. Excellent charts, no lags, etc etc. Sierra Charting is inexpensive (I've forgotten the...

Did you install Snow Leopard? If so, any incompatibility with TWS or Investor RT? OldTrader