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The IB system is hands down the fastest system available for e-mini, however
there is no backup when the IB system does go down due to IB server or
internet problems. Anyone considering the IB system should plan on having a
backup account with another broker in order to do offsetting trades.
Earl
-----Original Message-----
From: mguess <mguess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: RealTraders Discussion Group <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: Online Broker
>I concur. As an IB user (and former IB leasee) I feel Timberhill has come a
long
>way. They allow mkt orders on the mini now (finally!) instead of having to
enter
>limit orders. I haven't heard re the stop orders. Where'd you get that
info? Is
>it reliable?
>
>Michael
>
>Chris Lober wrote:
>
>> For a small account, (<25,000), I'd recommend trading e-mini multiples.
>> Immediate fills, and less slippage that Globex provides are a big
advantage
>> over big SP. Also, comissions have come down: now $10/r-turn. Check
out:
>>
>> http://www.interactivebrokers.com
>>
>> and a re-seller:
>>
>> http://www.reiflertrading.com
>>
>> The IB system works pretty well, and they are going to be adding stop
orders
>> by the end of the month.
>>
>> Chris Lober
>>
>> > Hi Rts,
>> >
>> > I am looking for a good online broker that is hooked to an online
system
>> other
>> > than Leo Web. I am looking for the best fills, lowest comm, for a
smaller
>> > sized account to day trade the S&P. Any comments would be appreciated
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Dennis
>> >
>
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