I have IB as my secondary backup broker to Schwab StreetSmart Pro as my main trading platform.
I agree AB can't get data off Schwab unless you first go through the Quotetracker "interface". I have done this in the past but now usually just look at "real-time" in QT or in Schwab. I don't use IB for real-time because I think it sucks. The limit to 100 symbols, the lousy times required to get historical intraday data, and since I don't feel it is "stable or reliable" are are all showstopppers in my mind. If IB ever gets away from using Java, creates a "real" platform with native code generated by some reasonable programming language, and stops having artificial restrictions (like the numbers of symbols), I would seriously consider them for use them as my "primary" platform. To feed QT, I currently use MarketFeed for the streaming tick data, the historical backfill, and the price. I have used several other real-time sources in the past (IQFeed, eSignal, etc) which I liked but since I do the majority of my AB analysis using QuotesPlus EOD data, the MarketFeed solution (with Schwab for trading) is just fine for my uses. Finally, and naturally, I can't say it never happens, but I've never had Schwab real-time "buckle" when I've been using it. Just goes to show when you ask a question you can often get diametrically opposed opinions :o}. Dan --- In [email protected], "jim_trades_stocks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have Schwab Street Smart Pro as my secondary backup broker to IB > (Interactive Brokers). > > No, AB cannot get data off Schwab, nor would you want to. In high > volume periods, Schwab buckles and drops to it's knees with frequent > disconnects. > > They are OK for research but as a main trading platform, IB is much > more stable and reliable. > > I deviated a little from your little off topic, but my two cents on > Schwab. > > > > > --- In [email protected], "kurasake" <kurasake@> wrote: > > > > Hi. > > > > Thank you for your response. > > > > I've noticed the QT plugin but I take it then that there's no direct > > way of tapping into the Schwab RT data (ie without using QT as an > > intermediary)? Or has someone developed a Schwab plugin already? > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "Rakesh Sahgal" <rakeshsahgal@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Use the Medved QuoteTracker plug-in provided with AB to get the > data > > from > > > QT. > > > > > > R > > > > > > On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 5:33 AM, kurasake <kurasake@> wrote: > > > > > > > Hi. > > > > > > > > I did a quick search and didn't see this covered anywhere and > hope > > > > that it hasn't been discussed before. > > > > > > > > Medved QuoteTracker is able to get "real time" data from Schwab > (for > > > > Schwab customers). Is there any way for AmiBroker Pro to tap > into > > > > this same feed? > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users > only. > > > > > > > > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to > > > > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com > > > > > > > > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check > DEVLOG: > > > > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/ > > > > > > > > For other support material please check also: > > > > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
