Hi Pete! IB charts are just barely.. Forget them.. Their support leaves a lot to be desired, too. But the rest is pretty good. MBT is quite a bit more friendly and support is second to none.
FWIW, Millowena ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 3:08 PM Subject: [amibroker] Re: Opinion Poll: Who do you trade with? Why? > Thanks for the two suggestions. I bookmarked the MB website for future > study. They look like a great possibility. It appears they make up for > their low commissions by charging quite a bit for their Futures and > Comex data feeds. I figure one way or the other you're going to pay > for the information so it's not a big deal. > > Regarding IB. I spent some time on their website and tried out the > demo version of their trader workstation. So far I am very > disappointed. The fact they use a java based platform leads me to > discount them right off the bat. I had problems with their demo > locking up when trying to open a chart. I spent about 45 minutes > trying to open up a basic chart and it just kept crashing. I suppose > the only saving grace for IB is the fact they interface with QT and AB > quite readily. Although I am concerned their java based platform will > cause issues with the interfaces. I will set aside some time for > further testing to see if things work smoothly. > > Pete :-) > > --- In [email protected], "lou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I would second the recommendation for IB Brokers but recently > recommended MB >> Trading to my daughter : >> >> http://www.mbtrading.com/partnerQT.asp >> >> They have a low cost data feed via Quote Tracker and I believe also > meet >> your other requirements. >> >> lou howard >> ==================================================== >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Pete" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:16 AM >> Subject: [amibroker] Opinion Poll: Who do you trade with? Why? >> >> >> > I've been with Scottrade for several years and now that I've become >> > more educated about the different types of markets out there to trade >> > in I have realized Scottrade does not offer much. Just low commissions >> > and a nice, user friendly trading platform. >> > >> > It would also be great if you were willing to share the name of the >> > brokerage but I understand privacy is top priority. But that's the >> > whole point here. I'm trying to save time searching for the one with >> > the features I want. I'm hoping you all can provide some helpful >> > advise by describing what features you find most important and why. >> > >> > Here are some thoughts I've been tossing around as features I would >> > like to see in a single brokerage: >> > 1. Reasonable commission structure >> > 2. Trading available on Forex, Commodities, Equities, and Options >> > 3. Ability to trade on Asian and European markets >> > 4. RT Data feed which can be easily linked to Amibroker >> > 5. Reasonably priced RT streaming quotes and charts available for >> > smart phone/Pocket PC's. >> > >> > Thanks for taking the time. Looking forward your responses. >> > >> > Pete :-) >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > 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 >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.14/1643 - Release Date: 8/30/2008 5:18 PM ____________________________________________________________ Boost your productivity with new office software. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mEauhUlDwBxM8JV9PVZQ2cH7MXcShQNS12RLJ3guWkDmF4C/
