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I have had good experience with Open E Cry's customer service. Their phone support is good. You probably should call them.

After some more digging, now I prefer OpenQuant over NinjaTrader. The main reason is that OpenQuant not only has a superior base architecture, but also has a more open interface that allows users to customize the platform and add their own functionality. For example, you can create your own...

I think C# is the way to go now. C# filts well with the modular, even-based trading environment. It is also easier to learn than C++ in my opinion. Both NinjaTrader and OpenQuant are based on C#.

Many of the new generation of trading platforms (NT, OQ, etc.) are C# based so it is easy to switch between them. This will make the competition more fierce. Very interesting to see who will win and how they get there.

I would like to share my two cents about these three trading platforms: 1. TradeStation: TS is a combination of a data vendor (TS data), a strategy developing/backtesting platform (TS platform), and an execution broker (TS brokerage). So ideally TS is the only thing you need for strategic...

With IB API, sometimes messages are missing so positions could mismatch. So I guess my question really is have you encountered missing messages using FIX?

Has it ever happened that your position manager does not match your real position ? What can you do to ensure they match each other?

MBTrading also has both. BTW, by universal account I mean you can trade both stocks and futures in one account.

Thanks for the answers to my previous questions. From what I read on IB's website, http://individuals.interactivebrokers.com/en/p.php?f=programInterface&ib_entity=llc FIX protocol does not provide realtime portfolio updates? Then how do you know your total positions, margin requirements...

BTW, is redsky still available?

Which brokers support QuickFix? Which one do you recommend?

Margin interest is deductible for federal tax . But where can you find out how much margin interest you paid in year 2007? Does your broker report it in some kind of 1099 forms?

If you know of any other broker with universal account, as well as API for orders and account management, please share with us.

Anybody has comments on Ninja Trader's API? Is there sample code using Visual C++? Basically I'm looking for a good alternative to IB's API. Much appreciated.

I use IB's API. How is Open E Cry's API?

Looks like CME waived Globex and clearing fees for Emini Midcap 400 (EMD). How does your broker handle this? How much money does a customer save for each EMD contract? Thanks for sharing.

I totally agree. IB is degrading a little bit, but I haven't seen any viable alternatives that fit my need. The cost of switching is also too high.

A reconnection option is a better solution for API users. Completely closing and restarting TWS will require doing so for all API clients too.

I also had IB data feed problems in the last two days. The data connection switched on and off for a few minutes and then TWS bid/ask did not update any more. Very disappointed, giving that IB has a reputation for data stability.

I also received the ELD. There are just 50 trades in total so it's really hard to make any sensible judgement. Only one data stream (EURUSD) is needed to run the strategy so I'm curious how the US$index played into the strategy. Anyway, thanks for sharing and I will try to provide more feedback...