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Optimus Futures trading broker review

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 HighDesertTrader 
Albuquerque, New Mexico/USA
 
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Hello @JohnCanoe, welcome to Futures.io, a great place. Have you tried Infinity Futures? They have Sierra Charts and the world's greatest trading DOM (humble opinion) on the InfinityAT platform with easy order entry and trade management capabilities. Lots of online video tutorials, etc. My contact there is Glenn McBeth. Very helpful. Would never brush you off. Give him a ring. (Except for being a satisfied client and having a Futures Trading account at Infinity, I have no connection with them or arrangement for promoting them.)

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 JohnCanoe 
Stuart, FL
 
Experience: Beginner
Platform: Sierra Chart
Trading: ES
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Thanks @HighDesertTrader for the welcome and recommendation. I will have to check them out.

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 bobbakerr 
Riverdale, Idaho, USA
 
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: Optimus Futures + MultiCharts + TradeStation
Broker: Optimus Futures, Rithmic Data, TradeStation
Trading: CL, ES
Posts: 115 since Aug 2010
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As a novice, I have been testing the waters with brokers. I have opened small accounts at AMP and NT to get data, unlimited sim trading and to play around with micros. I have $15000 to invest when I settle on a broker and feel comfortable truly going live. I'm leaning toward Sierra as a platform, and have been searching for tutorial videos on it, as it still overwhelms me a bit. Having seen YouTube videos on Sierra by Optimus Futures(and knowing they are a vendor here), I decided to fill out their online contact form. Everyone seems to give them rave reviews for their customer service and that may be the case after you have funded a large account with them, but, when Matt called me, he seemed condescending and dismissive. I understand the old adage, "time is money", but, when you're in a service oriented business, it seems you could at least attempt to feign respect for someone considering using your brokerage. I asked him if they had Sierra tutorial videos, he said they did but, (in so many words)he couldn't understand the purpose of the call if I was, "already giving someone else my money". I told him I was getting my feet wet with micros and he asked me if I was planning to continue trading micros, as if micros were small fry. I asked him what the difference would be in cost between AMP and Optimus for the micro ES, after he answered, the conversation ended with him asking "So you going to stay with AMP?", (the implication being)he'd be happy if I did and not waste anymore of his time. I know this is my first post on the forum, but I have been a member for a couple of months and the phone call I'm referring to only happened a couple of weeks ago. My anger at being brushed off finally got the best of me and pushed me to post. I know everyone has to start somewhere, and I mistakenly assumed that Optimus Futures(being an active member of this community) would be beginner friendly.

John, I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Matt. He is usually very helpful, especially to new, potential clients. He has helped me a great deal over the years (and my account is much smaller than yours). You may have caught him at a bad time. He has much to deal with in his capacity. He has seemed a little busier than normal lately. He's a human being and as so, he has difficult times just the same as we do. Good luck with whoever you go with. But in my opinion, you can't get anyone better than Matt and Optimus Futures. He's on your side.

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As a novice, I have been testing the waters with brokers. I have opened small accounts at AMP and NT to get data, unlimited sim trading and to play around with micros. I have $15000 to invest when I settle on a broker and feel comfortable truly going live. I'm leaning toward Sierra as a platform, and have been searching for tutorial videos on it, as it still overwhelms me a bit. Having seen YouTube videos on Sierra by Optimus Futures(and knowing they are a vendor here), I decided to fill out their online contact form. Everyone seems to give them rave reviews for their customer service and that may be the case after you have funded a large account with them, but, when Matt called me, he seemed condescending and dismissive. I understand the old adage, "time is money", but, when you're in a service oriented business, it seems you could at least attempt to feign respect for someone considering using your brokerage. I asked him if they had Sierra tutorial videos, he said they did but, (in so many words)he couldn't understand the purpose of the call if I was, "already giving someone else my money". I told him I was getting my feet wet with micros and he asked me if I was planning to continue trading micros, as if micros were small fry. I asked him what the difference would be in cost between AMP and Optimus for the micro ES, after he answered, the conversation ended with him asking "So you going to stay with AMP?", (the implication being)he'd be happy if I did and not waste anymore of his time. I know this is my first post on the forum, but I have been a member for a couple of months and the phone call I'm referring to only happened a couple of weeks ago. My anger at being brushed off finally got the best of me and pushed me to post. I know everyone has to start somewhere, and I mistakenly assumed that Optimus Futures(being an active member of this community) would be beginner friendly.

First, let me apologize that I made you feel this way. Whatever your account size is, we always respected our customers because we at Optimus Futures understand that everyone has his/her risk capital. We service substantial accounts and small accounts alike.

If there is anything I want you to understand is that I try to get back to new inquiries and take care of existing customers. Some days are slow and some days are hectic, so I try my best to be practical and help to the best of my ability. If I asked you a question when we spoke, it was not as a confrontation; instead, it was to understand your situation and not to press you to make a decision now. You misread my response.

We put a lot of resources into education, articles, youtube videos for platforms only to help out the traders because we fully respct the challenges that you face. If you wish to PM me and schedule a time to talk again, I would be happy to take your call and guide you to the best of my ability.

Thank you,
Matt Z
Optimus Futures

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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John, I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Matt. He is usually very helpful, especially to new, potential clients. He has helped me a great deal over the years (and my account is much smaller than yours). You may have caught him at a bad time. He has much to deal with in his capacity. He has seemed a little busier than normal lately. He's a human being and as so, he has difficult times just the same as we do. Good luck with whoever you go with. But in my opinion, you can't get anyone better than Matt and Optimus Futures. He's on your side.

Bob, I appreciate your kind words. You are a great guy to work with, and I appreciate your business over the years.

You are right, we have been a bit busier lately because we have upgraded internally our software to get to customers, and new inquiries as fast as we can. We always put more and more resources internally to improve our operation and streamline it.

Jake, who has joined us in the last 12 months, has been a great help with platforms and support. Nevertheless, each response here is a learning lesson, and I am not dismissive of reactions here. Whether I am busy or not, we all should be treated with respect.

Kind regards,
Matt Z
Optimus Futures

There is a substantial 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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 JohnCanoe 
Stuart, FL
 
Experience: Beginner
Platform: Sierra Chart
Trading: ES
Posts: 6 since Apr 2019
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First, let me apologize that I made you feel this way. Whatever your account size is, we always respected our customers because we at Optimus Futures understand that everyone has his/her risk capital. We service substantial accounts and small accounts alike.

If there is anything I want you to understand is that I try to get back to new inquiries and take care of existing customers. Some days are slow and some days are hectic, so I try my best to be practical and help to the best of my ability. If I asked you a question when we spoke, it was not as a confrontation; instead, it was to understand your situation and not to press you to make a decision now. You misread my response.

We put a lot of resources into education, articles, youtube videos for platforms only to help out the traders because we fully respct the challenges that you face. If you wish to PM me and schedule a time to talk again, I would be happy to take your call and guide you to the best of my ability.

Thank you,
Matt Z
Optimus Futures



Hi Matt
Thank you for your prompt response. Apology accepted and I apologize if I misinterpreted our conversation. Thank you also for the kind pm including the link to the SierraChart tutorials. I will definitely be back in touch.


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Hi Matt
Thank you for your prompt response. Apology accepted and I apologize if I misinterpreted our conversation. Thank you also for the kind pm including the link to the SierraChart tutorials. I will definitely be back in touch.


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We are good. I know that seeking a good broker is overwhelming at times.

If you gain contact again, please ask for Jake who has expert knowledge of platforms.
He deals with platforms, technology, and software.
If he addresses your tech needs, you and I can jump again on the phone and discuss account the setup.
Thanks,
Matt Z
Optimus Futures

There is a substantial risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results. ress all your tech issues

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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 JohnCanoe 
Stuart, FL
 
Experience: Beginner
Platform: Sierra Chart
Trading: ES
Posts: 6 since Apr 2019
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We are good. I know that seeking a good broker is overwhelming at times.



If you gain contact again, please ask for Jake who has expert knowledge of platforms.

He deals with platforms, technology, and software.

If he addresses your tech needs, you and I can jump again on the phone and discuss account the setup.

Thanks,

Matt Z

Optimus Futures



There is a substantial risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results. ress all your tech issues



Will do. Thanks!


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 bobbakerr 
Riverdale, Idaho, USA
 
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: Optimus Futures + MultiCharts + TradeStation
Broker: Optimus Futures, Rithmic Data, TradeStation
Trading: CL, ES
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Matt of Optimus Futures posts a lot of educational videos to help us more understand what we are getting into and what we should be looking for in trading futures. I think this is a very helpful action for all of us, no matter how much or how little experience we have. One of his later ones is the following link:



These also help those who are interested to get to know Matt a little more and better understand 'how he works'.

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 Teflonman 
Memphis Tennesse/USA
 
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I highly recommend Tradovate. I use Sierra Charts with them. Their customer service is fantastic and the best part, $2.88 a ROUND TURN ALL IN (all fees (clearing, exchange, transaction, routing, NFA)) is what I get on their $99 a month active trader plan! Ask any broker if they can match that. I might be wrong, but I doubt it. Check them out.


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