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I'd rather IB NOT provide (and charge higher fees) for an integrated charting package. This way traders can choose their own and mix-n-match services. Nobody does everything well anyway so why not let each company do what they do best and we'll choose accordingly. I use esignal, IB and briefing.com and I have yet to find a broker that provides 2 out of the 3 at a decent price all from one source.

And Theresa can wipe her ass with her columns for all I care. She oughta work for CNBC and be just as useful to the serious trader. Scottrade is a joke.
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Yes...

nitro
 
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Good question. IB charges for TWS, which is very minimal software meant for quick order entry (rebated after 30 trades a month.) ....

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I don't think I would describe the platform as minimal.

And if $10 for all those live feeds, and only that if you don't do the $30 in commish (different than 30 trades by the way), is a problem for anyone , then I feel your pain. :)
 
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Not sure what you mean by "..a fully integrated package is nice for stocks but not needed for futures and options." I certainly don't agree with that as far as my trading is concerned :confused:

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What I mean is you can run QCharts or some other charting application and have TWS running on a separate monitor or computer. There is no need to be able to point and click on a Lev II display, which is convenient when trading stocks. It's also helpful to have the two data feeds, so you can tell if one is lagging or stuck.
 
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It's also helpful to have the two data feeds, so you can tell if one is lagging or stuck.
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Especially useful for anyone who's been running esignal during those e-mini bursts this week :mad:
 
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What I mean is you can run QCharts or some other charting application and have TWS running on a separate monitor or computer. There is no need to be able to point and click on a Lev II display, which is convenient when trading stocks. It's also helpful to have the two data feeds, so you can tell if one is lagging or stuck.
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Got it. True...

nitro
 
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I don't think I would describe the platform as minimal.

And if $10 for all those live feeds, and only that if you don't do the $30 in commish (different than 30 trades by the way), is a problem for anyone , then I feel your pain. :)
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You know what, I agree. I stand corrected...I have seen MUCH more minimal (though they don't charge me for those...hmmm)

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