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OT: I'm not sure precisely which of the screens you looked at on the NASDAQ site. But I poked around and it's my guess that you are looking at the activity (volume) from the various firms that are members of the NASDAQ. I noticed TD Ameritrade and other large retailers in there along with...

You don't say which you want. Try: INDU COMP NYA VIX SPX Select the Index when IB offers the type. Remember that IB calculates the indexes above (except the VIX) internally, it does not get them from the exchanges so you may see a little variation. Jack

Traderid: Thanks for the report. Just goes to show that here on ET there are who some can be helpful without being self-aggrandizing, ego bashing, twits. Jack

If I understand your problem - One card slot works for either card you put in it. The other card slot does not work. I assume you are running Windows XP (Vista is a little different) Right click on the background of either working monitor. (the top level of Windows) A popup will...

Orange: I don't trade Forex but I think the answer to your question is in this statement from IB's explanation of Forex margin calculation - Convert all non-base currency positions to base currency using prevailing market rates between the asset currency and base currency.... So one...

As used in this thread speed and bandwidth are synonymous. Jack

IB does not issue margin calls - they have an auto-liquidate program. I'd leave a comfortable reserve to allow for wide fluctuations. I'm assuming you are a stock trader, but if you trade futures be aware that IB has changed the intra-day margin requirements with close to zero notice. When...

You get streaming quotes for 100 symbols. If you need more than 100 you cannot get them from IB by paying for them directly. You can get more by increasing your commissions. For each $8 in commissions over $800 per month you receive an additional quote. You can change the symbols you are...

IB's 1099s only include the sales that the IRS requires to be reported on the 1099s. The IB Schedule D worksheet includes options, but IB's 1099-B total does not. The IRS does not require that they be reported via 1099. The Schedule D worksheet is just that, a worksheet. You may or may...

Pixels are the key. From Wikipedia: Modern computer LCDs are designed with a native resolution which refers to the perfect match between pixels and triads. {Each set of red-green-blue LCD elements = a triad}. The native resolution will produce the sharpest picture capable from the...

In the past a single line with a "details available" was good. About 18 months ago a change made by the IRS that said everything was supposed to be listed separately. The need for such item-by-item reporting was disputed in typical ET fashion with much fire and brimstone. I don't think the...

GTC: What is the problem you have? Missing trades, extra trades, erroneous quantities, erroneous prices, wash sales? I looked at the link in your message and saw no other info. Jack

Here is a recent note from IB: Please note that the Schedule D Gain/Loss Worksheet which was originally provided for this account on February 5, 2008 contained an error and was removed from Account Management when identified on February 11, 2008. If you accessed this Worksheet during this...

Many of the inexpensive routers also allow you to disable the wireless mode (or set the transmit power to 0 which is essentially the same thing). I've noticed that when helping friends set up or troubleshoot their systems. Unfortunately I don't recall the makes and models. Jack

To answer your original question - A lot depends on what program you have to create\format\write a DVD. I have a CD writer I've used, but haven't yet needed to do a DVD on my newer machine. I assume you got the items listed below when you loaded a blank DVD. Add files Format Create a...

Well - The 1099's just appeared. However, I think they may have messed up the "Total ordinary dividends" vs the "Qualified dividends". Jack

US payroll numbers. Non-farm payroll went down as opposed to up. Jack

Looks as though IB missed the 1099 date of 31 January. Anyone find theirs available? Jack

IB - this year's schedule: 1099s - All Types----------------January 31, 2008 Annual Activity Statement-------February 5, 2008 Dividend Report------------------February 5, 2008 Gain & Loss Report---------------February 5, 2008 T3, T5, T5008, RL-3-------------February 29, 2008...

Joe: So you are saying - look for the one minute price move that triggers most TA indicators and fade it? I like it. I think you should call it the "eructation trigger." I'll waive any rights to the name. Jack