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yep it's true. I was doing some tests long ago trading with below 100 shares orders at bid and ask... NYSE did not like that at all and I got a warning letter.. A few weeks later, IB enforced 100 min to trade listed.. don't throw stones at me, I am sure I was not the only one and that's why...

well, volume was very low for the markets NYSE and Nasdaq for the past days. So the past days are not really indicative imo. Although the trend going toward electronic markets I think is real.

interesting point about Europe. regarding stocks, it's obvious you are not familiar with it. it's not really like you say. that's OK. This is the futures forum here ! so let's forget about stock trading ! :D tntneo

stevet, very good point regarding JTrader being an interface. regarding stocks, I know what you mean, but there are many ways to trade stocks. And the profitable ones I know (I said the one I know) are very, very different than what you would do with futures. Also you don't have to take...

other traders I respect a lot do prefer JTrader. It does not change my mind though. IB is very good and keeps improving. Also, I like to work with them because they can offer futures, options and stocks, and all at great prices. There is a lot of bashing against them because, I guess, they...

axehawk, freedom of speech means you (I mean yourself) can start a web site and say whatever you want. It does not mean that a website, magazine or similar must let you write whatever you want to. And yes, the other side of free speech is that anyone can sue you too for what you say. So you...

I can't know about the internal processing and queue issue (I wish I knew). However, we are talking computers here, it is likely much faster than the human element (deciding to press the key). Regarding the speed, yes, it is the same speed to place limit or market for the human (if you don't...

you are right stevet. I would place sometimes a market order, but we are talking fast markets. Depending on the pattern of the fast market I would either place a market or limit (usually limit). The difference is if I see the fast market spiking up AND down. then you have no idea at what...

I know only IB. It works very well even in fast markets. I remember stressing very much the IB system with very high speed scalping of NQ without any problem whatsoever (not fast markets obviously). But again, I can't compare with PATS. I remember members saying JTrader is better but I don't...

well, I think it's great what you do with these posts and charts. really great. The point remain, these are trending markets : large swings one way then the other. There are all kind of ways to make money, and that system is one of them (when the market is compatible with it). Also, I want to...

dojibear, sure it is filled (depending on other people sending limit orders too in front of you). the point is (guessing your question) it's a priority game, so you are filled at the best price (maybe 45 or 46 as you suggested and at maximum 55 max).. eventually you won't get filled if it is...

see, you don't need the princess. in worlco's shoes, I'd even prevent you to ever see her again, it seems to work.. just kidding.. I know you are hurt, but you deserve better imo.

limit orders do work in fast markets. but they work as advertised (you know, the fine prints). execution is firt placed, first served, so you may miss the fill altogether if too many people did strike your price level before you.. in a fast market, if the trade is good for me, I place a...

don't be too wise guys... at least the lady has a basic expectancy plan and is actually trading (not investing). The real issue I would take is more all these articles about people 'making money', when you read them you either learn nothing or at least realize how little these 'traders'...

that's 2 days for 2 days. nice. now we should look at robustness of the system. the system is trend follower, the past 2 days were trending. We need to check what happens when the market is choppy and ranging. also, I did not have time to study it, it's important to check how risky it is...

it's a great idea.. the spammers are vicious at the moment. I guess with the economy getting better they want their share without the cost.

that's a great point banjo. I do have a C-Corp, but could not find a way to say why it was interesting (besides retirement plans etc..). It is a separate entity indeed. I believe the limit is $150 000 you can keep in without distributing, for a trader corp (other corps it's about $250k I...

all in one, when you are US citizen or resident, it is better to file as an individual or S-Corp or LLC (if several are involved). The advantages of a C corporation are few (and were mentioned earlier in the thread). However, as an individual you should consider ' 'mark to market' election...

well, it's probably enough with the name calling. This thread is interesting regardless of the name calling. However, the insults stop now. go elsewhere if you want to continue, it won't happen in the futures forum, just as we try very much to reduce spam and ads (don't know if you have...

you may want to try firewall passthrough. here are some examples. be careful, this may be against your company's policy and get you in trouble. these are just other options you may not know, it's up to you (they may also fail to work with IB). http://www.tucows.com/preview/195421.html...