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I used to really like www.tradingmarkets.com Over the last year it's really turned into more of a site where authors sell their services. That being said, there is a tremendous amount of good specific lessons, courses (some very good stuff here), and general research. It is in my opinion...

I'm one of the ones who got tired of commuting to work every day and taking "orders" from others. I have trading friends that are 15 years older and younger. Fortunately, trading is one of the few professions where age and education makes less of a difference that almost anywhere else

This matches my experience. It's very unlikely you'll get filled at a BID limit, unless the market is going down. The option MM's just don't seem to allow anyone to hit your bid or market orders in even high volume options are rarely used. Don't know why, but if you want in, you generally...

I'm looking for historical $TICK data. Any recommendations on where I can purchase or download? I am looking for a years worth of 1 min bars (or tick). ASCII format would be ideal. Any recommendations ?

I just don't know any other broker that listens as much to its active customers as IB. I've been with them for more than a year now and I'm very happy. They continue to innovate at a rapid pace; adding features we're asking for. Previously I traded actively though Cybercorp, so that's my...

Aaron, I think those are good numbers. I trade systematically as well, and generally require that the average trade is larger than the average noise level (as measured by e.g. ATR). You are right on the border with an average trade of net 2 NQ points Still very good, and highly tradeable...

I'm considering attending. Anyone want to meet up and put a face to the Elite names? http://www.onlinetradingexpo.com Allan

I suspect that many of then now work for or run hedge funds. There are now literally thousands of 2 to 5 man hedge funds. That's a relatively new phenomenon. Also, many have probably joined some of the larger Quant firms, such as DE Shaw. They continue to do extremely well.

My personal experience indicates that Digital is worth the money. Remember, that LCD natively only have one resolution (the Digital one). Everything else is sampled and converted up and down to match your analog resolution. So if you have an analog LCD, first the video card converts digital...

ditto here. Also quotes seem to be about 5 sec behind on Globex when compared to eSignal. Cost me $100+ to notice that ... argh Someone on IB's site said that Stop Limits are native on Globex. I'm going to try that next time.

one more thought. If you somehow could get some "consulting" on the side just for a few hours a day, it will allow you to focus less on the money and more on making good trades.

catcando, How much ? Not enough! It's very difficult and you will have to put in a very significant amount of time to hone your skills. That being said, if you can do without income for 6 to 12 months and have the right personality, the upside is virtually unlimited. Give it a try!

I use Yahoo Messenger all day to stay connecting with a few trading friends. Over the last few weeks I've seen some strange behaviour: Once in a while someone not in my friends list will be indicated as "logging off". The login name flashes briefly over the Yahoo Msg icon in the system tray...

I dropped AT due to delay in the data feed and more importantly, that randomly quotes would stop for 30 secs or more on individual securities. AT never acknowledged that this was an issue. This was a few years ago, btw

I guess that's not my understanding. Here is what I believe is the case: Globex stops are kept on IB's servers. That's why they are DARK BLUE in TWS. IB supposedly is working on native (on Globex) stops to be released sometime this month. IB's web site currently indicates that GTC is...

First, don't use words such as "manipulate". Everyone knows the rule of the game, and whatever happens is what you have to trade with. There are some players with an advantage over you (the specialist e.g.) ... that's just how it is. That being said, here are my thoughts: 1. set a limit on...

My parents think I've lost it; why would I leave a high-paying executive career in high-tech to trade? My farther in law thought I was "goofing off". I invited him over one day and he watched me make very good money over the day. He now respects the work that I put in and the money I make...

I'd be happy to moderate Software(1) or Retail(2). Background info sent to Baron.

I've follwed Mark Brown for a few years now. He's the real deal. Simple system with a valid premise, imho.

Terrific Idea !