Front End for IB

[Bondono7]

I've seen a lot of front ends for Interactive Brokers but they're all for stocks, futures or forex. Is there a front end for entering options orders so I don't have to look at IB OptionTrader ever again?

 

[1245]

Quote from Bondono7:

I've seen a lot of front ends for Interactive Brokers but they're all for stocks, futures or forex. Is there a front end for entering options orders so I don't have to look at IB OptionTrader ever again?

Why do you feel you HAVE to stay at IB?

 

[webicknell]

This is the question I have...

I hear great things about IB's commissions (including fees) and their ability to fill orders and great prices....

All bad things about their platform... but I also hear about the ability to trade IB options through other means.... As a non-technical person, how do I "have" a better trading platform for IB?

Thanks

 

[just21]

Optiontrader is much improved lately. Just a few clicks to change month and strikes. I like it.

 

[carlosluis]

I'm not an expert on these, but if you're willing to code:

http://code.google.com/p/jbooktrader/

http://code.google.com/p/tradelink/

 

[Bondono7]

Quote from 1245:

Why do you feel you HAVE to stay at IB?

Because the commissions are the lowest.

 

[webicknell]

Quote from Bondono7:

Because the commissions are the lowest.

Another question on IB.... by the way I am with OptionHouse today.

I am now trying to get aggressive about pricing my spreads at the mid-point ... not getting very good fills from OH using this approach.
I have heard that with IB is very good at getting fills at aggressive pricing... Should I expect to be able to better fill prices at IB vs other brokers?

Thanks