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    Direct + Question

    Good point... thats what one of my auto systems did. But being invisible via Direct+ would be even better peace axeman
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    Direct + Question

    Can it be set up such that it goes to Direct+, and then NEVER re-routes to the SPEC if it doesnt fill? That would be the ultimate. Hate it when those bastards take my order and HOLD on to my cancel request forever, then FILL me. peace axeman
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    Direct + Question

    Direct+ cancel. How fast is it? Can the SPEC simply "hold" your cancel order until he decides how he wants to screw you? :D peace axeman
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    Direct + Question

    It does? How do I make an order route Direct+ ONLY ? peace axeman
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    Accepting new contracts

    We can point at exceptions to prove anything we want. My personal experience has been that the US programmers are far superior to their indian equivalents. I work with both groups all the time, and the foreign guys ON AVERAGE are newbies compared to the US guys. However...
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    Accepting new contracts

    IT is dead in the US. But until they move all the systems over seas too, its not totally dead. One company im aware of hired a bunch of over seas developers. Some manager somewhere got a big fat bonus im sure. But all of a sudden... their IT admins and DBAs and all other IT...
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    Direct + Question

    What brokerge firms offer Direct+ that also have decent commissions close or equal to IB? peace axeman
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    Price Manipulation

    Not sure im following...so this answer might not make sense..but... what the hell. You cant trade outside the spread. If you try to hit someone below the bid, your gonna hit the first guy in line at the bid instead. So if spread is 975.00 X 975.25 and you put in an order to sell at...
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    Another Angle on System Developers

    Money management rules determine size. peace axeman
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    What's the best way to trade full time, while working for someone else full time?

    In my bracket?? About 10%. :eek: :mad: peace axeman
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    What's the best way to trade full time, while working for someone else full time?

    Quick pitch for Vegas: 1. NO State- Income tax 2. NO State- Income tax 3. NO State- Income tax 4. NO State- Income tax 5. NO State- Income tax 6. NO State- Income tax 7. NO State- Income tax 8. NO State- Income tax 9. NO State- Income tax 10. NO State- Income tax Oh man its...
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    1/4 point cut

    Doesnt the home buyer market HAVE TO dry up sooner or later? Buyers are not unlimited... its gonna happen either sooner or later. Then what? SHORT HOME BUILDERS :D peace axeman
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    Becoming Gordon Gekko

    Trader, or trade-aholic? Answer these questions using TRADING TERMS, and score yourself. :D http://www.aa.org/default/en_about_aa.cfm?pageid=4 I scored 1. Question #8 = over trading :D But im over that now Whats your score GG? peace axeman
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    Which quote ventor provides API?

    Dont know what you consider affordable, but RealTick does this. peace axeman
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    Accepting new contracts

    I can deliver on time, every time. :D No comment. peace axeman
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    Very new to trading --- tips

    Step 1) Read everything you can about trading Step 2) Realize 99% of it is bullshit Step 3) Form a hypothesis and test it with paper trading. Do over and over and over again. Step 4) Realize success in paper trading means nothing when you have real money on the line. Step 5) Start trading...
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    closing my trading account today

    Terrible why? Shouldnt a person pursue what they love? Some of the market wizards took *** TEN *** years to become profitable! Should they have followed your advice???? But I also see your point. You would never tell an alcoholic to go back to school so he can make enough...
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    closing my trading account today

    Better change your attitude about getting a job. By change your attitude, I mean you must look at your next job as a path to trading. It is just a stepping stone to your trading career. Sacrifice, bust your ass on getting your next trading stake. Focus on swing trading, so you trade...
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    Will Give Chess Lessons For Trading Lessons

    Chess is not like riding a bicycle. I was an 1840 10 years ago. Play maybe twice a year now. I'm probably about a 1250-1300 now. :( Requires constant practice. peace axeman
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    Are my eyes deceiving me?!!!

    Simply dont assume you will get a fill unless it prints at least 1 tick through the price you want. Unfortunately, this kills most scalping systems in backtesting. You have to trade it live to know if you get hit enough for it to work. peace axeman
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