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so if I would like auto-trading, should I still hold on to hope that you guys will be available through TOS - or should I begin the migration to IB?

I use TC2000 for charting (basic is free). the ticker for the McClellan Oscillator is T2106. I have actually included bollinger bands in the chart I attached(that's the shaded region). See the below description as to how its calculated - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McClellan_oscillator

I actually wouldn't call this market terribly overbought. It only seems that way. Market can go way higher(irrationally of course, as the world economy is crap). Please see the current Oscillator chart. We've seen WAY higher levels. This is a good technical indicator.

ok - my initial experience with ameritrade/TOS isnt too positive....besides the false positive RegT violation greeting me upon logon, I am having problem getting orders filled. Maybe I'm still trying to explore the best ways to place limit orders...but when a mark goes 2 cents below my price, im very surprised my orders are still pending. K - figured out how to watch all order that were filled....guess its not too bad. I was probably just undercutting the price.

Ok - that works - will sign up today.

Have decided on TOS based on reading info here as i'm not ready to be on my own yet with IB, even if it means higher fees in the short term. Thank you. Just noticed that TOS has a referral code box, so first person to respond here with their referral code, I'll add it in. I think you'll get $50.