AMA
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Posted: Jan 25, 2010 11:47 AM
Msg. 1 of 11
In recent days, I've noticed that my option chain info lags behind watchlist and T&S data. Typically, this starts out at market open about 2 minutes behind, then -slowly- creeps up until it pretty much catches up to realtime. Can take 30 minutes to do so.
Not cool, as I trade options and need relevant data.
Different servers, good broadband connection, WinXP, etc, etc, etc. Doesn't seem to be on my end, particularly since tick/minute/watchlist data is coming through just fine.
Ideas ??
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DTN_CurtisT
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Posted: Jan 25, 2010 12:22 PM
Msg. 2 of 11
Hello AMA, what option symbols are you looking at when the market opens? This can certainly put a strain on the CPU if you are looking several hundred options for a certain equity. I would like to do some testing tomorrow if to see if I can duplicate what you are seeing with the Option Chains and the symbols you are watching.
Curtis Thompson curtis.thompson@dtn.com Trading Markets Customer Service 1-800-397-7000 x3614
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AMA
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Posted: Jan 25, 2010 01:08 PM
Msg. 3 of 11
I use a simple opts chain - IBM puts & calls. Only this one stock.
Same setup I've been using for years.
Usually, at market open, things are a bit chaotic, but settle out quickly.
Last week was the first time I've noticed the opts chain lagging for substantial time periods.
Trades are posting normally, but when I check the actual trade timestamp with what I'm currently seeing on T&S/Watchlist, it's way late.
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AMA
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Posted: Jan 25, 2010 01:10 PM
Msg. 4 of 11
Also, I use Tick/Min Time and Sales for IBM, and a Minute T&S for INDU.X (DJ30).
Watchlist has IBM, INDU.X, SPX.XO
Not very complex...
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DTN_CurtisT
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Posted: Jan 25, 2010 01:16 PM
Msg. 5 of 11
Hello AMA, thanks for the information I will set my DTNIQ up and see how it runs tommorow morning.
Curtis Thompson curtis.thompson@dtn.com Trading Markets Customer Service 1-800-397-7000 x3614
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AMA
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Posted: Jan 26, 2010 09:24 AM
Msg. 6 of 11
This morning, 1/26/10, 10:00 eastern time, the opts chain for IBM is running almost two minutes late.
In addition to my usual watchlist, T&S stuff, I opened a tick T&S window for IBM BF, Feb 130c option. It is reporting trades correctly, on time, etc. BUT, the opts chain is running about two minutes behind on both bid-ask type info and also posting of the actual trades. The opts chain timestamp for individual trades is correct, but is posted two minutes late.
Need a quick fix here, guys, as I can't rely on this. I won't blame DTN for $$$ yet, but if this doesn't get fixed, I'll have to find an alternate, fast.
Thx
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AMA
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Posted: Jan 26, 2010 09:44 AM
Msg. 7 of 11
Ok, got w/Curtis, going to do some network debugging, as it -appears- the problem may be network related(!)
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AMA
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Posted: Jan 26, 2010 10:21 AM
Msg. 8 of 11
Problem appears to be -fixed-...thanks, Curtis...
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AMA
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Posted: Jan 29, 2010 10:24 AM
Msg. 9 of 11
Problem was a combo of network and more horsepower needed on my pc to handle the increased workload requirements of more data being collected.
PC & router should occasionally be recycled to refresh the ip connections; otherwise, things can bog down in the network.
I'll be doing a hardware refresh in the near future, so should have more grunt on my box.
Thanks again to Curtis for helping on this.
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AMA
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Posted: Feb 4, 2010 10:01 PM
Msg. 10 of 11
Just ordered a Thinkpad W700 laptop which should be big time overkill for this, so hopefully this situation will not recur in the near future...
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AMA
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Posted: Mar 26, 2010 03:32 PM
Msg. 11 of 11
Well, I got my W700 Thinkpad up and running and all of my former issues & problems have gone away. Amazing what a fresh software load(Win7, too) and a LOT more horsepower will do...I do have one little question that'll I'll start a new thread on, but that has nothing to do with this thread.
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