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59 commentaries on Interactive brokers here.
http://www.elitetrader.com/br/?action=view&R_FirmID=43
Other brokers rated as well.
Regards
Jim
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jayson" <jcasavant@xxxx> wrote:
> Bob and every one else who responded,
> Thank you all for your input. It sounds like IB is worth a try.
>
> Regards,
> Jayson
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Jagow [mailto:bjagow@x...]
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 12:25 PM
> To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [amibroker] Re: Very off topic help with recommending
a broker
>
>
> I've always used the standalone app and never considered it slow
nor heard
> anyone complain of poor executions.
> Check TWSAPI@xxxxxxxxxxx for speed and programming issues.
>
> Don't recall ever running the Demo, but wouldn't be surprised if
it's
> slower--might, for example, be relegated to an overloaded server.
>
> Bob
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mr Valley [mailto:valleymj@x...]
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 10:34 PM
> To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [amibroker] Re: Very off topic help with
recommending a
> broker
>
>
> Bob,
>
> I hate it when that happens... and my mind is numb like that...
you are
> absolutely right !!!
>
> Does that slight difference (java) affect actual executions in
the form of
> noticeable slippage and if so,
> Is there a C++ alternative to the TWS interface to IB? or java is
> sufficient for this and just deal with it until you get to the
point you can
> afford a FIX connenction?
>
> Thanks for the help...
> I appreciate it.
>
> Mr Valley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Jagow [mailto:bjagow@x...]
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 11:14 PM
> To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [amibroker] Re: Very off topic help with
recommending a
> broker
>
>
> Is the fact that you had to install Java a clue?
> <<it seems that the Standalone version seems to act like java >>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mr Valley [mailto:valleymj@x...]
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 8:51 PM
> To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [amibroker] Re: Very off topic help with
recommending a
> broker
>
>
> Thank you, but what I meant to say was that it seems that the
> Standalone version seems to act like java and has a slight delay in
the
> execution and then processing the orders and garbage cleanup
>
> It just didn't seem to fell like C++ like AmiBroker that runs
SO much
> faster...
>
> It seemed like the execution speed as slower than
CyberTrader, but the
> commissions are substantially different.
>
> Soooo, I was wondering if the Live account "worked better"?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Mr Valley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mrdavis9 [mailto:mrdavis9@x...]
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 7:51 PM
> To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [amibroker] Re: Very off topic help with
recommending a
> broker
>
>
> It is 15 minute delayed data. Ron D
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mr Valley
> To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 1:39 PM
> Subject: RE: [amibroker] Re: Very off topic help with
recommending
> a broker
>
>
> Is speed of execution on IB Live account different than
on the
> Demo server?
> Demo server seems to have a slight lag...
>
> Mr Valley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jnk1997 [mailto:jnk1997@x...]
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 10:13 AM
> To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amibroker] Re: Very off topic help with
recommending a
> broker
>
>
> IB without a doubt.
> Lots of short inventory including under $5 stocks.
> You won't regret it.
> Regards
> Jim
>
>
>
> --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jayson"
<jcasavant@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > Sorry for the off topic question. I have had a
> Datec/Ameritrade
> account for
> > many years but am considering a move. My primary
interest is
> in low
> > commission rates with fast execution and a good
availability
> of
> Short
> > inventory. I have looked around a bit at IB but am
soliciting
> advice from
> > the group about this and other brokers. So as not to
over load
> the
> group
> > with this off topic question please feel free to
contact me
> off
> list at
> > jcasavant@xxxx
> >
> > TIA for any info.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jayson
>
>
>
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