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PFGBest Accounts Frozen (PFG scandal big thread)

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no wonder he wanted to be gone, must have learned that trick from Madoff

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Wasendorf had set up a post office box in Cedar Falls, Iowa, according to a second person involved in the matter. It was to that post office box that NFA sent the documents, which were addressed to the bank.

The post office box was neither in Wasendorf's name nor registered to the bank, the second person said.

Wasendorf then forged signatures and fabricated bank balances on the documents and simply mailed them back to the Chicago-based NFA, the person said.


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Last I checked -- a few years ago -- you could do that but only to the 'TD side' (not TOS), which meant no futures trades.

@heywally, yes you right on futures for TD. I was talking equities as I only will be trading equities through TD via ninja. How are you finding the reliability of the datafeed on TOS? I used TOS quite a bit before the acquisition for my option trades but the datafeed was very erratic so stopped using it. It looks like they have improved it quite a bit post acquisition.

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@mattz

Thank you for replying quickly i appreciate. I was wondering about the 'other variables that retail guys dont take into consideration', what would you suggest we do/ask before selecting a broker? What do you think about PrivateBanker's recommendations here?

I was a bit different in my approach building my IB, I went to actually work for the FCM that I thought would clear my business in the future. I ended up there for almost three years.
Can a broker do more due diligence?

I don't know what else to add as far as what a retail trader can do for due diligence.
Here are the FCMs that I think are trust worthy: Vision, Dorman, Rosenthal and Crossland.
I am not saying that others are bad, I just trust these guys for a variety of reasons.
I trade exclusively via Vision at this point.

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@heywally, yes you right on futures for TD. I was talking equities as I only will be trading equities through TD via ninja. How are you finding the reliability of the datafeed on TOS? I used TOS quite a bit before the acquisition for my option trades but the datafeed was very erratic so stopped using it. It looks like they have improved it quite a bit post acquisition.

Cheers
DJ

I wasn't using TD/TOS very much back then and so can't compare but I'm using TOS as my main platform now and have been for about 2 months, trading mostly individual stocks/ETF's and futures. Near instantaneous executions and the data seems to flow with no problems. Running it on a well sized PC and also, on a MacAir.

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I use rithmic feed with a server located close to the exchange to trade mainly CL via automated strategies. I also have a TOS account (long time TOS user). Instant is relative. I do not believe TOS is even close in speed to rithmic. Sub ms very important for my AT strategies which I get with my rithmic setup. When dealing in miliseconds eyes can be deceiving. Don't get me wrong TOS is a great platform but not if need speed.

Yes, instant is relative and some moves are fake-outs and others aren't. My trading style doesn't require a HFT type response, I just want it to always be running smoothly and very close to the other mainstream feeds I see out there. And, I do put a lot more importance on the brokerage business model and financial position than some others, relative to data speed.

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I am really sorry for folks here who have their account with PFG. I really hope every one get their money back. I have an account with Optimus and Vision as its clearing firm, matt is a great guy no doubt. The client money is with the segregated account via Harris BK.
Vision states on its website that their account are protected : Vision Financial Markets - Futures, Securities & Options | Brokerage, Clearing & Technology

Vision Financial Markets LLC is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) which protects customer accounts for up to $500,000 (of which up to $250,000 may be for cash). This protection does not safeguard against a decline or loss in market value of the securities in your account. For more information, read our Asset Protection Brochure.

Does it mean if any thing happens as PFG or MFG magnitude the accounts will be protected? I am just getting bit nervous .

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