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I think they fixed the backfeed. However, the volume problem still exists, at least on the GLOBEX ESZ8. As I said earlier in the thread I run TWS and Quote Tracker on two different machines. One is running TWS 888.2 against the paper trading server. I started it on Sunday at 18:00. It got...

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John: DAV, an IB rep, posted that they would be replacing a pile of hardware over the weekend. I suggest that the manufacturer of the to-be-replaced hardware, along with IB's techs, were trying like mad to get the problem fixed all week long. So what you got connected to was a hodge podge...

Goy: This is from an IB Communique dated 23 June 2005 (about 3 1/2 years ago) Backfill market data which is now available for 1 day and will be expanded to cover a larger period of time in the near future. IB charts and the API did not have backfill when they started retail brokerage, it...

The quote above is from a thread having nothing to do with this one or even IB. Did you mis-post? Jack

See this thread - it's all there: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=141226&perpage=40&pagenumber=1 Jack

From the other thread: AQ: So we'll see how many problems get fixed. Backfill and volume? Let's hope. Jack

I agree on the probability. I asked for a clarification of what "installed" means. The problem certainly is at the IB end, not the TWS. I run two machines. One is connected to my real account, the other to the paper trader. I always try the "new" TWS on the paper account for a while...

See this thread: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=141226 There is a response from DAV in the thread. He is an IB rep and states that there is a hardware problem. Hardware is to be installed Monday. Not sure if it will fix the volume problem but I suspect it will. Jack

DAV: Will the new platforms be up and running at the Open on Monday or installed on Monday and running ASAP? Jack

OK. I'm running 886.3. I haven't had a problem but when watching the ES swings on Booktrader late this afternoon I did notice one pause. It was only a few seconds and it is possible things had hesitated just before making one of those breath-taking 5 point dips. Over the years I've...

What version of TWS are you running? Java? PC Operating System? Jack

A few years ago IB customer service explained that the auto-logoff was a security feature/requirement. I recently requested that the "feature" be changed as IB now has the "Security Token" system up and running and we are probably very safe. If you'd like this feature to go away (or made more...

That seems a little strange. The wash sale rule says that if you sell a security at a loss and purchase a substantially identical security within 30 days you cannot claim the initial loss at the time of the sale. You must adjust the basis of the replacement security (add the loss to the cost of...

How does this help? Jack

Initial margin is 50% under the Federal Reserve's Regulation T. Maintenance margin under Regulation T is 25%. Most brokerages make you maintain 30-35%. You are dealing with maintenance margin. Depending on your firm's requirements you are close to another margin call. Jack

Even if you stay at IB take a look here: http://www.greencompany.com/ You may or may not need to incorporate. A lot depends on things like health insurance, retirement plans, and paying or not paying self-employment taxes. Jack

Which system seemed to be lagging? During a lull one should have caught up with the other. Jack

Just occurred to me - If TWS is working use the "View" on the TWS main menu and select "Account Management". That should open your browser and connect you to the IB Account Management page. Jack

This just worked at 17:49 EDT: http://individuals.interactivebrokers.com/en/main.php It is probably a note about the marginable stock in your account. Jack