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To: Michael Watkins who wrote (44188)	3/14/2001 11:39:55 AM
From: Patrick Slevin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 44573

It is more difficult to get a gap down on Cash (SPX) because it waits for roughly 80% of the market weighting to Open before it can trade. (maybe it's less than 80, I do not recall the exact number). So, what you have is a situation where they are reporting the SPX early based on Closing values of the day before. Hence, no gap as a rule. NDX has no such issue with the Opening ticks of it's components, as it is an electronic exchange and not regulated by Specialists. On another issue, is anyone getting quotes from QCharts or PC Quote? I get nada here. Fouled me up quite a bit, as I placed a position right before the feed stopped and stopped myself out for a loss. I get annoyed now and then when I make a mistake, but when I lose money because of the provider's error it infuriates me. Trying eSignal next week, hope it is an improvement.