IB - Thomas Peterffy

[wwx]

A profile of the founder of Interactive Brokers, Thomas Peterffy, a computer-programmer-turned-trader.
http://www.iinews.com/site/pdfs/IIMag_InteractiveBrokers_Nov_2005.pdf

 

[Tums]

good article.
thanks for the link.

 

[bighitter1]

damm gs tried to buy them. i've always said ib is eating everyone's lunch

 

[Tums]

could you believe, SPX was almost shut down in 1987, due to lack of interest ?

Good call Thomas !

 

[def]

here's another article which just came out from "Wall Street & Technology" ...

"Trailblaizing CEOs

Disruptive CEOs Combine Vision, Strategy & Technology
When it comes to market-changing business strategy, technology is no longer an afterthought. The four CEOs profiled on the following pages have proved to be masters at leveraging technology to reshape the market. "

http://www.wallstreetandtech.com/sh...F2LBGYQSNDLPCKH0CJUNN2JVN?articleID=189400616