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    "Close position" hot key for IB?

    One of the available menu options for creating a hot key is "close position". I assume this hot key determines if I am long or short, and subsequently either buys or sells a like amount of contracts to make me have a flat position? Does it execute the trade as a limit order or market...
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    When is "roll over" Thursday?

    Is it this Thursday, December 12th, or next week, December 19th?
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    Fastest "NYSE Tick index" refresh rate?

    I have used Qcharts, which refreshes every 15 seconds, and I have used DTNQ which refreshes even faster. Maybe every 5 seconds or so. Is there something even more frequent, such as a streaming feed from some provider?
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    No index futures on QCharts?

    Globex, and the NYSE are still closed. They will not open until the end of the Ground Zero tribute. Keep an eye on TV.
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    Can you clearly explain when to switch E-mini contract months?

    Tomorrow, Thursday. The 3rd Friday of the month is triple witching. The futures switch over on the Thursday preceding the second Friday of the month. That will be tomorrow.
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    Is rollover this Thursday?

    Isn't it the Thursday preceding the 2nd Friday of the month, for rollover? That's when the volume switches over to the next contract?
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    Is rollover this Thursday?

    Changing over to the December contract begins in earnest this Thursday, correct? Also, the symbol will change from "U" to what?
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    Flip flop positions with IB?

    I requested and have been approved for a total of two contracts. I assume that is what you are referring to? Thank you.
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    Flip flop positions with IB?

    If I am long one contract, and want to close out that position and go short one contract, can I simply place an order to go short two contracts? Net result is I would be short one contract. Or do I have to sell the long position, and then sell short one contract, thus using two...
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    Yahoo Finance

    I agree. The DOW will be down 230 for the day, and they say it was simply some "profit taking". They are afraid to tell it like it is.
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    Charting Solutions!

    I subscribe to Q-charts, and like to use tick charts as well. However, when setting up your chart option (tick, one minute bar, two minute bar, etc.) the tick chart only allows you to go back 20 minutes. That's it. Don't know why, but no more.
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    do you like interactive brokers?

    Great. Been with them now about 4 weeks. Fills for e-mini S&P futures are in the blink of an eye. Very impressed so far.
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    Using Cash Charts To Trade Emini Futures

    You can subscribe to Quote.com basic service for 9.95 per month. Then sign up for the e-mini exchange fee which I believe is another 10 bucks per month. Set your quotetracker data source for Quote.com which is an automatic refresh of every 5 seconds. Works pretty good. Or, IQfeed is...
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    Flat Panel: Analog vs. Digital, Your Experiences

    I recently purchased a 19" KDS flat panel LCD at Comp USA. It can be used both analog or digital. My existing video card only supported analog, so I started using it that way. It was very good. After a few days, I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went and bought a new video card which...
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    Newbee question regarding contracts.

    I noticed that last Wednesday seemed to be the final day for trading the June e-mini's, that is with the typical volume. Thursday was a switch over to the September contract. This Thursday (June 20) is the last trading day for the June contract. How come the switch last Thursday? Why a week...
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