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As a trader, I vehemently disagree with his assessment that the new drop-down trading box is an "improvement". IMO, it sucks.

Posted by: grory on Jul 20, 11:49 in response to islander's post **** wow that article is a MUST READ for all players:...

"For example, we introduced a drop-down trading box off of the main navigation, so its there on every page. The past design had a persistent location for a trading box but it did not appear on all pages. We think the drop down is an improvement."

It's only an improvement if you like inefficiency and frustration.

My biggest disappointment with the new site, other than the speed issue, is with the trading interfaces they offer us. Unless I want to go to the stock page for each and every trade I make (not likely...ever), it's an exercise in frustration to trade compared to the old site. The old trading box was on every page I ever used and was way, way, WAY more efficient: four trading buttons, default of "max", and the ticker stayed when you hit the back button. Easy peasy. The box was always there, small, compact, efficient. You could even roll-over a stock in your port and the ticker would appear in the trading box. This new drop-down box is total crap. Not only is it too easy to close if your cursor strays, but you have to type in the ticker and max all the time. It is especially frustrating for reversals, since you have to open a new drop-down box and re-enter all of the data. It's essentially useless to me.

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Real Money HSX cd99 Jul 20, 04:33

does it matter with real money {nm} arun750 Dec 18, 20:09

**** wow that article is a MUST READ for all players: discusses why the change was made, and how they intend to keep moving forward. islander Jul 20, 09:22

Are there enough people who play badly for HSX to make money off their losses? angusmctrader Jul 20, 10:12

Heh read the boards...yeah, there are. But, I just have the feeling that the structure of Cantor won't allow for "easy money" without a lot Catzan Jul 20, 10:31

If you think HSX IPO prices are high, there won't be discounted IPO pricing on Cantor. No artifical halt and adjust either. {nm} Antibody Jul 20, 12:11

DMac...can you share at all any info on how a movie stock will earn $$..buy low, sell high? Will there be any type of adjusts, etc?? {nm} Flash Jul 20, 16:20

All the info should be on Cantor, there are no secrets. {nm} Antibody Jul 20, 16:32

My experience with The Cantor Exchange... RazorHawk Jul 21, 08:04

Sorry to hear that. They've accepted hundreds of beta testers, I guess I took my access for granted. {nm} Antibody Jul 21, 10:17

OK, I just didn't know if YOU could share any basic info on it, etc....thanks. {nm} Flash Jul 21, 08:29

Sounded like you were asking for 'tips'. Movies on CE are priced the same as HSX, 4 wide weekends of box office. {nm} Antibody Jul 21, 10:14

what is upper limit and lower limits that Melanie keeps talking about? {nm} RazorHawk Jul 21, 12:24

Upper and lower limit refers to the maximum a contract's price can move in one day. HSX Support Jul 21, 18:29

No...was just looking for more basic info on how stocks would be priced, movement features, adjusts, etc. Flash Jul 22, 12:53

There will be no adjusts. futurefilm Jul 20, 16:35

has anyone tried cantor with any resutls? {nm} fuluck86 Jul 23, 13:26

Don't forget the commissions! cd99 Jul 20, 14:45

there wasn't eough liquidity for me to continue trading sneak Jul 26, 12:38

As a trader, I vehemently disagree with his assessment that the new drop-down trading box is an "improvement". IMO, it sucks. grory Jul 20, 11:49

I agree about the new trade box. Sucks. As for the speed, though, it's now good for me. But I'm a Firefix user, and some have said that make angusmctrader Jul 21, 06:51

Awww...I wanted to know his secrets! No one wants to give their secrets away...sheesh... Catzan Jul 20, 10:34

aww cat stop pretending that you're not Alex :D {nm} tealfan Jul 20, 11:58

I've toyed around a bit with the beta, and it's vastly different {nm} Chefbobcat Jul 20, 11:52

Had received an email inviting me.. Thought it was a scam so deleted it.. do not trust these sure way of making $$ {nm} Sabarth Jul 21, 10:23

Outside of working at a mint, there is no sure way of making money ; ) {nm} One Dutch Man Jul 25, 06:34

Outside of working at a mint, there is no sure way of making money ; ) {nm} One Dutch Man Jul 25, 06:34





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