TWS software : what lacks...

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GeorgeSoros

Hello,

I like InteractiveBrokers but the problem I have with TWS
are :

- lack of trailing stop feature : I would like a stop that
follows the bid/ask (we can choose a default on bid or
default on ask in the general settings where we actually
choose the default sizes). In those settings we would say
we want to follow with -0.1, -0.23 (a default setting
that we could change)

- lack of Level 2 : why not increase the market depth
functionnality ??????

- possibility of choosing the default sizes PER PAGE or
for all pages...So far we can only for all pages...

Def, if you read that, I would clearly appreciate that
you discuss that with the Dev. Trailing stop is easy
to developp I think...

Matt.
 
georgesoros, if I am not mistaken you are an aquaintence of our chairman, why not call him directly :)?

nevertheless,
i'll pass the suggestion on trailing stops again.

level II, is different than market depth. i don't think it is high on the priority list.

default size per page: I like it. I heard something like this was going to be implemented way back (pre-java). Not sure why it was not implemented. I'll re-request.

 
Should I call Thomas for the trailing stop you think? Or
maybe we will discuss that next time we play golf ;-)

I really don't think it is difficult to implement a
trailing stop feature in Java on TWS. But it is a
MUST HAVE feature for daytraders! We are all screaming
for that. So DEF be our knight!

For Level2, I get it from a different feed but would be
good ...

Can you give us the future features list with priorities ?

 
The most annoying problem with JTS is that the currently active order line or market data line loses focus whenever another order line located above it is cleared from the page after execution or cancellation. Especially when scalping this is a major pain because inevitably in the middle of modifying orders your orders keep losing focus resulting in delays and frequently missed executions. Focus should be tied to the particular order or market data line selected not an absolute position on the page.

Def could you please pass this along to the programmers. This really shouldn't take much effort at all to fix.
 
Let me also put in a vote for trailing stops. It is the primary reason I trade more with your competitor than with you (but I still have 2 accounts w/ IB).

Thanks in Advance. :-)
 
Are you teasing us on the level 2? If I could place entries through a level 2 box, I don't think I'd need to find a different broker. It is just very difficult to look at level 2 on one piece of software and trade on another. I miss quite a few trades that way.
 
def, has IB ever thought about integrated order entry in a few of the available software packages Nextrend, Esignal, Qcharts etc.
 
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