Recent content by 50chickens

Hi all I'm currently learning some .net and i've created a free utility called StockPecker (no not that one!).. It's kinda of similar to the StockWatch app from Skinner36 but i don't think he is working on it any more. currently it will grab ticker info (eg, bid/ask, last, volume, change) and...

QT stopped providing the Etrade level 1 and 2 providers a few years ago. I emailed them and they said it was because Etrade were 'hostile' towards QT users but they would provide you with the login scripts if you request it with the above warning. If they won't/can't let me know.

Ageo, have a look at optionsxpress.com.au. I've opened an account with futures enabled, and you have access to future options, although that section of the website seems fairly hidden. also, i found this website - www.barchart.com which you can get option quotes from (although there's no...

settlement is 3 days i think, but you can sell them at any time before then.

Ageo, if you find anything can you please post it here... i'd also be interested.

Igmarkets have daily gold and oil options available, although they don't look that great as a hedge. typically for gold the daily options are about 20$us each side of the current price- eg, atm spot is 733 and so the two outside strike prices would be around 754 and 714.. the minimum contract...