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    What happens if we find fossils on Mars?

    They have already discovered fossilized bacteria in meteorites, and it is actually possible that this type of bacteria actually lead to the development of species on earth billions of years ago, so if we found fossils on Mars I don't think the average joe would give much thought to it...
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    Esignal contract codes needed

    Thanks for that guys. Much appreciated, Regards Runningbear
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    Would a hedge fund-style mutual fund work?

    In Australia we have them. Minimum investment is $1000. THe Fund manager promotes it as a slightly higher risk product aiming to deliver an extra 3-4% over normal mutual fund returns P.A. Runningbear
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    Comments on eSignal 7.x and above

    Jay, The paper trading function in Esignal ins't very realistic or useful if you can't allocate an amount for brokerage and slippage. Ideally you should be able to fill in a tick amount and the number of ticks slippage you wish it to calculate per trade, along with a brokerage amount...
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    Esignal contract codes needed

    Can someone tell me what the esignal contract codes are for Hang Seng Index Futures and the Eurostoxx 50 Futures are? Thanks in advance, Runningbear
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    A question for Ninjatrader users

    Thanks shadowpug, That's good to know. Regards, Runningbear
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    A question for Ninjatrader users

    nkhoi, Yeah that's what I'm refering to. Is that the Ninjatrader interface you're using? Runningbear
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    A question for Ninjatrader users

    shadowpug, A use the term market limit to mean the trade will be executed at the best price below or up to my limit order for buy orders. Not at my limit amount once hit. So if the ask was 3005 points and my limit was 3010, my buy order would instantly be dispatched to the exchange for...
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    A question for Ninjatrader users

    If anyone is using Ninjatrader, can they tell whether it can do the following. I'd like to be able to place market limit orders whereby I can set the limit price to be automatically calculated a certain number of points from the current bid or ask. For example, if Im placing a buy order...
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    Hang Seng

    Def, Are Market Limit orders native on the HSI exchange servers? Will they offer slighter better execution than market orders through IB, Thanks in advance Runningbear
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    Comments on eSignal 7.x and above

    Jay, Can esignal display smaller time frame bars within larger time frame bars on the same chart like neoticker does? This is a handy feature that can help to save valuable of desktop space when you need to open several time frames on the same symbol. Runningbear
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    Cable/DSL Dual Router

    Is anyone able to instantly login to IB using their second internet connection after being logged off from their first connection using a dual wan router? Thanks, Runningbear
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    Cable/DSL Dual Router

    Hi Guys, This is an interesting discussion as I heard of quite a few traders having trouble setting up dual wan routers that switch instantly when the primary connection goes down. If anyone is using a dual wan router with an IB account, can they tell us if they have to re-login after the...
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    Notebook Computers for Trading

    dchang0 how much and what speed ram are you running in your current set up? Runningbear
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    A great customer service idea for Brokers

    Given that 90% of calls to online brokers are usually related to customers simply checking their total position after some kind of software, hardware or ISP problem, IB and others should add an automated phone service that allows customers to call in, enter their account details and password and...
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    API order entry

    http://www.strategyrunner.com/Content/index.htm I beieve its futures only, not stocks Runningbear
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    API order entry

    I believe strategy runner can execute trades off several platforms. I don't know anything else about it but if you do a search here on ET you will find out a little more as its been discussed a few times here before. Runningbear
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    Cable Modem Backup

    Most of those accelerators simply cache data and images etc from the sites you visit regularly, so you don't have to download them again the next time you visit the same site. This can make opening pages faster but the actual speed of the connection is still limited to the maximum your dial up...
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    Mach 3.8 Supercomputer

    The triple monitor display with 52" of screen space is actually pretty good value at $4000. ) Only about 30% more than if you bought 3 quality 19" monitors separately. Runningbear
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    Notebook Computers for Trading

    I think the HP zd7000 series widescreen notebooks are probably the best thing around for trading. After looking at every option on the market, I'm about to buy one myself. Runningbear
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