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Forum: ThinkOrSwim January 5th, 2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I feel for you. It sucks you're having these...

I feel for you. It sucks you're having these issues! I love this platform and I've demoed about every one out there.
For the price (free) it's a great deal and performs pretty damn smooth for me. ...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim January 5th, 2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I took back my yoga 3. 1ghz is the minimum...

I took back my yoga 3. 1ghz is the minimum requirment for tos but at 1.3ghz it was still a little too slow. I'm used to 3ghz on my Asus laptop.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim January 5th, 2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Bill - why are you still using tos if you're...

Bill - why are you still using tos if you're having all of these issues?
Forum: ThinkOrSwim January 5th, 2015, 01:23 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
can you explain further? My volume profile is...

can you explain further? My volume profile is working fine and has not stopped.
Maybe you had a hiccup in your internet connection?
Forum: ThinkOrSwim December 22nd, 2014, 02:07 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I'm running tos on a lenovo yoga 3 with a 1.3 gHz...

I'm running tos on a lenovo yoga 3 with a 1.3 gHz processor and 8 gb of RAM and it's working just fine.
I have 9 charts up each with extremely complicated programming for one indie and a basic indie...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim December 4th, 2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Most traders are losing money. Is the margin...

Most traders are losing money. Is the margin requirement really a bad thing?
They use the overnight margin that all brokers use, but enforce it during the day as well.
The data may not be the...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim December 4th, 2014, 01:15 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Been going for it for over 5 years now, Willee. ...

Been going for it for over 5 years now, Willee.
It's not the platform...that's all I'm saying.

If it is ToS, then maybe they are actually saving you money by missing trades.
Think about it....
Forum: ThinkOrSwim December 2nd, 2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Guys, I've been setting limit orders right on the...

Guys, I've been setting limit orders right on the bid or ask in ToS and get filled nearly every time.
I've shown with my journal and P/L that it's the trader..not the platform. ToS works just fine...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim February 28th, 2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
? Here's a 133tick chart with a trendline and an...

? Here's a 133tick chart with a trendline and an audible alert using tos. It's the exact same with the time based charts.
https://nexusfi.com/v/bupfa9.png (https://nexusfi.com/v/bupfa9.png)
Forum: ThinkOrSwim February 17th, 2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I don't have a problem with tos' data or lag. My...

I don't have a problem with tos' data or lag. My prices that I want, I always get.
That's never been an issue for me.
I saw that CQG was $25 a month and .25 per contract. The main reason for a...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim February 17th, 2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I was looking for other platforms that don't...

I was looking for other platforms that don't include charting.
I want basic buy/sell buttons (lightweight program).
tos' data works fine for me.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim February 15th, 2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I'm thinking of running the CQG trader through...

I'm thinking of running the CQG trader through Variance Futures while using ToS for my charts.
Anyone do something similar? What do you use?
Forum: ThinkOrSwim January 4th, 2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
In the login screen, hit configure and use the...

In the login screen, hit configure and use the highest setting in the drop down menu for memory allocation.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim September 14th, 2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
ToS is not the best option for the scalper. ...

ToS is not the best option for the scalper.
Most 'scalpers' these days are bots and who wants to try and compete with that!? Not me...
For regular day trading (ranges, daily swings) ToS is pretty...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim September 13th, 2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I read this some where on this forum: "Trade...

I read this some where on this forum:
"Trade less...leverage more. "

$3.50 isn't much when you're moving around $70-150k per contract
and swinging moves instead of chop chop chop death by a...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim July 28th, 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
^I have never seen that! :faint:

^I have never seen that! :faint:
Forum: ThinkOrSwim July 23rd, 2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Basically the overnight margin requirement is the...

Basically the overnight margin requirement is the same as the RTH requirement.
So ES is at $4,375 per contract right now. I find this to be a good thing.
Trading $500 contracts will blew through...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim July 18th, 2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
They start you out at 3.50 each way. Unless you...

They start you out at 3.50 each way. Unless you are HFT or have a ton of cash you will be
in the 3.50 class. Once you stick with them for a while they will lower it. I pay 2.50 each way.
I only...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim March 27th, 2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I just used the paper money, not OnDemand. IMO, I...

I just used the paper money, not OnDemand. IMO, I would've been better off just using the live platform, 2 trade maximum/day, max loss per day, and taking it slow....not trading everyday. Watching...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim March 26th, 2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
It actually can be performed in the same manner...

It actually can be performed in the same manner under the charts tab.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim March 26th, 2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
tos just came out with a bunch of new updates. I...

tos just came out with a bunch of new updates. I don't really use them but this thermo thing looks cool.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim March 26th, 2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Just make sure only the active trader tab is...

Just make sure only the active trader tab is selected on the left hand side and
then click overlapped squares next to 'setup' to pop it out.
https://nexusfi.com/v/h9mhaw.png...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim February 7th, 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Penson is out of ToS (all in TDA) Feb. 13th! Nice...

Penson is out of ToS (all in TDA) Feb. 13th! Nice V-Day present if you ask me.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim October 25th, 2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
Yes, 7 points is way too much. The old ToS would...

Yes, 7 points is way too much. The old ToS would give you free trades for that. TD is stingy.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim October 25th, 2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 151,675
Posted By Massive l
I've never experienced that type of slippage and...

I've never experienced that type of slippage and I've traded during some extremely volatile news events. (wasn't the smartest thing)
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