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Try search help window with the following words: trading expression
This will give you some results. But I did never try to trade any spreads on QTrader. And some features found on help page may not work on QTrader b/c they are available on CQG IC only.
Nevertheless building synthetic spreads works, so trading might work too.
I would like to discuss what helped in your decision making. I am looking to trade an IRA account with many options selling and spread and of course some outright futures trades.. look like this is my best choice.. would like to share experiences
what about backtesting option strategies?
how is the DOM compared to xtrader?
search for brokers with qtrader.. only Amp is free and i cannot do what i want with Amp - suggestions
We provide Q Trader for Options, and what I like about it is the SPAN margin it provides for options selling.
I am not sure how you back test options, but I do not think it is available via QTrader.
From an execution standpoint, it is fast, and what I always liked about all CQG platform is the real-time reporting it has.
The DOM is good, and can display all your options choices.
Consider using just the CQG Trader for your choices, I am not sure what Q Trader provides for the options.
Regards,
Matt Zimberg
Optimus Futures
There is a risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
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I know we pay 0.25 cents extra for Qtrader per side per contract. Now does this include routing as well? In other words I know from your website calculator is this 0.25 cents the routing fee or would I pay clearing+routing+0.25 cents for Qtrader - seems to be double/triple costs for the same thing
There is a risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
1 800 771 6748 local 561 367 8686 email [email protected]
Qtrader's price was very attractive for me compared to other choices, especially if you compare it with Xtrader.
As matt said, the DOM is quite good. I've seen other people here also commenting on its quality.
There is a 'pseudo-backtesting' option available but I don't know about options. I say 'pseudo' because you can't perform a complete backtesting strategy with it. It just gives you potential returns provided you input the entry signals you want. It's called 'signal evaluator'.
In the end, it comes to display appeal between CQG and TT. They are both very good, and have servers worldwide.
Very strong in the area of technology and support.
There is "X Trader Platform", and now TT also has the "TT Platform" which is web based.
It is a great option for trader due to its charting and its a major improvement in my opinion over X Trader. https://www.tradingtechnologies.com/platforms/tt-platform/ watch the Vid at the bottom of the page.
Both CQG Trader and TT Platform have mobile access.
Matt
Optimus Futures
There is a risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
1 800 771 6748 local 561 367 8686 email [email protected]
