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Or if one was a conspiracist (sp?) one might think it was someone at Barclays, since it was their first split ever in the iShares. Looks like the trade went off just before the Yahoo news story. Not sure what time it was actually released. :)

Strike prices are set in 1/8ths not pennies. Only an instant loser if you didn't realize before you sold. :)

There are two kinds of traders in the world... Those who believe in efficient markets and those creating them. Anyone want to know why someone would pay $5 for a $5 call spread? IWN anounces a 3-1 split this morning. Institutional desks buy 8800 JUN 155/160 from the floor MMs The 155...

"At will" employments means.... if the company can sh*t on you, then you can sh*t on the company. They would not hesitate to fire you to improve their bottom line and you should not hesitate to quit them to improve yours. :)

Seriously... that is really funny stuff! :) :D

Anyone know if any broker offers electronic muni bond trading? Thanks! :)

Need help please... If you have a short iron butterfly position on an index (short put spread/short call spread) and short butterfly positions on the individual components, how would you determine the the proper ratio to hedge the index with the components? Since the iron can take up a...

Since the game of options based on volatility and volatility can be dramically different at small price changes. I would guess most serious traders use limit orders. :)

Gamma is the rate of change of delta. If you have a 50 level call and only 10 seconds til expiration and the stock is trading as follows... 49.99... Delta = 100 50.01... Delta = 0 But if that happens with 1 year til expiry, then the delta is unchanged. :)

Very true, but those Atkin diet freaks eat bacon by the pound! Actually, with fast food companies adding bacon to the menus I think the overall consumption has been up. :)

I was thinking that with corn so cheap and the price of Lean hogs going up recently that hog raisers would withhold more hogs from slaughter and pork bellies would rise. I started thinking this around 83.... but they just keep slowly going down. Anyone have an opinion on the rationale...

Speed (ECNs are always faster) Price advantage, if the ECN is superior to the NYSE. Although the NYSE usually honors the away markets. They may take their sweet time if they want to see where the market is going first. You might also negotiate cheaper commissions with your broker if you...

I heard it was Heard... (HEARD TRADING, LLC ) Trades stand. :)

10-4. over and out. :)

Any recommendation on the model of Treo? Does IB require a certain model? :)

What in Microhedge do you think is a must have? I know they have been around a long time, so I am sure they are great. Just wondering if they are worth the extra dough?? :)

Does anyone use wireless handheld devices for receiving quotes and or running execution software? Does anyone have a recommedation for a device and/or service? I am wondering if the technology has improved enough to make this realiable for trading. I mean as an on-the-go back-up, not to...

FAQ on website question.... "What products does BondDesk offer? BondDesk offers the largest inventory of live and executable Corporates, Municipals, Agencies, Treasuries, CDs, Asset Backed Bonds, Mortgage Backed Bonds and CMOs. " Are these all available via IB? :)

IB Soft... can you post some screen shots (with old data) or is that a compliance faux pas over there? :)

Joe it does matter trading listed stocks on ECNs. If the volume on your ECN of choice is enough to fill your order then it is no problem. You will get a classic, speedy ECN fill. However, ARCA is an exchange and as an exchange it has to use ITS to send its orders to other market places. ITS...