[darthtrader]

I'm still trying to be able to "hear" the tape but just want to mention how incredible ninjatraders tape is. You can basically custom color code all the different possibilities on the tape.
above ask, at ask, below ask, between, ect...
Also, the CME is having a webinar on order flow on feb 14th that sounds like it could be pretty cool:
Education Events - All Live Webinars

[Mr_black]

This is what you need for tape reading

[Soultrader]

Hi guys,

These are old ones I made over a year ago. I ought to make a new one on tape reading combining DOM and tape.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

[RobinHood]

Originally Posted by Soultrader

On smaller tick contracts I find this harder to see but on larger tick contracts

(DOM patterns)

Why do you think that is? Why does smaller tick make it harder to see depth patterns?

I remember the Eurex changed the tick size on Schatz after numerous complaints from traders about Paul Rotter flipping on them (he played tricks in the orderbook). According to Eurex this was just a coincidence though and changing tick size was unrelated to Rotter.

[snackly]

Originally Posted by conr »

I just viewed the tape reading videos by James. Very well done and very informative. I have a couple of questions. James, or anyone else, do you ever use the order book, (DOM), in combination with the tape? My other question is regarding trade size on the tape. The Globex consolidates their trade messaging to the data vendors. I have to believe that since the CBOT and the CME merged everything will go over to the Globex. How can you trade the tape if you see prints of say 45, 62, 80, etc. and know if they are a group of 1 lots or a single trade?

Thanks in advance.

What is the answer to the OP's question. Does the merger cause prints to be consolidated as he described? If it will/does, doesn't that mean the end of tape reading on this exchange as far as volume is concerned?

[Jleon]

Originally Posted by Mr_black »

This is what you need for tape reading

Just grab a T4 or TT DOM and it has all this on there. It will tally all bids and offers at current price. Its a very big help!

[Whidbey Island]

I would agree.....

[Jleon]

[QUOTE=Whidbey Island;148175]I would agree.....[/QUOT

How have you been, its been a long time since you bought my book and trading strats. Everything good with you in the $$ department? Haven't seen you around in a bit.