Real-Time Quotes

Nowadays, it is fairly easy to obtain cheap, if not free, streaming quotes of stock and options prices in real time. Many of the major brokerage firms offer this data free to customers who are even mildly active traders. Access to real-time price data is very important for entering and exiting option trades. By watching option prices in real time, you can make a more intelligent decision about executing a trade at the best price available.

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