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Emini and Emicro Index
May 5th, 2019, 09:36 AM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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apac
1 ES <> 10 MES. Transaction costs are not...
1 ES <> 10 MES.
Transaction costs are not the same. So to a degree, price should not be the same either. One could calculate the expected difference with some assumptions.
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Emini and Emicro Index
May 3rd, 2019, 10:55 PM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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apac
If fungible, I wondered how they would deal with...
If fungible, I wondered how they would deal with partial offset. There is no such thing as being long 0.6 ESU9 after selling 4 micros against a 1 lot long ES. And to convert a 1 lot ES position into...
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Emini and Emicro Index
May 3rd, 2019, 09:20 PM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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apac
Are the micro and mini fungible?
Are the micro and mini fungible?
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Emini and Emicro Index
May 3rd, 2019, 08:50 PM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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Posted By
apac
It is true that the micro offers a virtually zero...
It is true that the micro offers a virtually zero basis-risk hedge for the mini.
It is also perhaps true that the above quoted text from NT is classic broker-speak, bless them ;)
"The benefit...
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Emini and Emicro Index
May 1st, 2019, 02:31 PM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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apac
That also But I don't trust anything I read...
That also
But I don't trust anything I read on the AMP commission calculator webpage. They have numerous quoted commissions that are 100 times lower than actual. All due to what appears to be...
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Emini and Emicro Index
May 1st, 2019, 09:19 AM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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Posted By
apac
((25000*i/36000*n) - (25000*0/36000*n))>0 might...
((25000*i/36000*n) - (25000*0/36000*n))>0 might address part of how they can offer below exchange cost for large accounts.
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Sierra Chart
April 20th, 2019, 06:38 AM
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New to Sierra charts, 1 simple question..
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Posted By
apac
It is both: Sell Market order hits a Buy Limit...
It is both: Sell Market order hits a Buy Limit order.
Which I would mark as red.
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Brokers
April 20th, 2019, 03:54 AM
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Financial state of a futures broker
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Posted By
apac
If you think in percentage terms, which a trader...
If you think in percentage terms, which a trader always should IMO, then Dorman has a relatively stronger capital position than Phillip [required capital / excess capital]. Whether that relative...
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Brokers
April 20th, 2019, 03:01 AM
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Financial state of a futures broker
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Posted By
apac
I hope you didn't mind me leading you along like...
I hope you didn't mind me leading you along like that. But it is always best to find your answers. Your English is great.
I have no experience nor opinions about either FCM. But you are trying to...
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Brokers
April 20th, 2019, 02:10 AM
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Financial state of a futures broker
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Posted By
apac
No, it would no be bad or strange, perfectly...
No, it would no be bad or strange, perfectly normal.
What would be bad is if you the trader didn't ask why... and then find the related and required information to continue with their decision.
...
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Brokers
April 20th, 2019, 01:26 AM
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Financial state of a futures broker
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Posted By
apac
Then look'em up at that link ^ above. And...
Then look'em up at that link ^ above.
And you will see there there is no financial info.
And you should then ask why.
And then lookup the company name that answers that question why.
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Brokers
April 19th, 2019, 11:35 PM
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Financial state of a futures broker
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Posted By
apac
Assuming you are asking about US brokers, start...
Assuming you are asking about US brokers, start here https://www.nfa.futures.org/basicnet/
Pay attention to recent regulatory actions in your search.
However, there is no easy way to tell if a...
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Traders Hideout
April 19th, 2019, 04:45 AM
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Iceberg and hidden orders on CME, EUREX and NASDAQ
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apac
I have not been able to find any reference to...
I have not been able to find any reference to iceberg orders being supported by Eurex for futures. It is not listed as a supported order type on their website.
Indeed, please refer to page 22 of...
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Traders Hideout
April 18th, 2019, 06:08 AM
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How to avoid eye fatigue / eyestrain
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Posted By
apac
I've tried to use a projector as a time-killer...
I've tried to use a projector as a time-killer experiment*. It has no electronic screen coming at your eyes.
I have an ok projector, but it didn't work very well. Screen quality also counts.
*...
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Sierra Chart
April 17th, 2019, 05:23 AM
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Best Trading DOM
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Posted By
apac
Regarding recent volume traded at Bid and Ask...
Regarding recent volume traded at Bid and Ask inside quote, like Sierra and Jigsaw...
Does either CQG or TT have this feature? Or are they just a price ladder with a B/A either side?
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Emini and Emicro Index
April 16th, 2019, 07:07 PM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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Posted By
apac
Matt - Comms, yes. But usually only at ECN's....
Matt - Comms, yes. But usually only at ECN's. Book runner CFD shops just charge spreads. And run your stops.
Slip, not that bad IME, maybe 0.1-0.2 ticks on a bad day at an ECN broker. Like I said...
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Emini and Emicro Index
April 16th, 2019, 05:39 PM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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Posted By
apac
Very correct. That is why FX spot is so popular....
Very correct. That is why FX spot is so popular. Any bet size you like starting at $1000. At ECN brokers you get 0.0 to 0.2 pip spreads on majors. But it is the commission that kills the deal for...
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Emini and Emicro Index
April 16th, 2019, 05:25 PM
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Trading the new CME E-Micro's (E micro) MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K and other micros
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Posted By
apac
That's pretty wide for anyone scalping FX.
That's pretty wide for anyone scalping FX.
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Traders Hideout
April 15th, 2019, 09:59 AM
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Where in the world would you trade? Relocating or pursuing a semi-nomadic lifestyle.
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4,872
Posted By
apac
ES = east coast US, east-ish side. I'd live in...
ES = east coast US, east-ish side. I'd live in Memphis or New Orleans, because I bet they'd be like nowhere [English speaking] I'd ever been... and would give my world view some broader perspective....
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Traders Hideout
April 15th, 2019, 09:17 AM
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Where in the world would you trade? Relocating or pursuing a semi-nomadic lifestyle.
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4,872
Posted By
apac
Tokyo is east Asia, and therefore it is worse for...
Tokyo is east Asia, and therefore it is worse for diverse liquid market trading than the more-so "west" Asian centers. Even a few hours west, eg, BGK, Sing makes a difference for US mkts: 9pm v.s....
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Emini and Emicro Index
April 15th, 2019, 07:42 AM
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138
Osaka Nikkei 225 mini index futures
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68,482
Posted By
apac
Did any one else book-read the NK up move from...
Did any one else book-read the NK up move from around 1030hr/21,000 up to local lunchtime/22,220? Especially in the second half of that range as 22,200 neared. The play around 21,080. Those offered...
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Traders Hideout
April 15th, 2019, 06:47 AM
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Where in the world would you trade? Relocating or pursuing a semi-nomadic lifestyle.
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4,872
Posted By
apac
US east coast. If it helps, the worst...
US east coast.
If it helps, the worst trading I every did was during the periods when I was relocating to other countries (I've had 4 major moves). And that was 100% mechanical system trading....
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Sierra Chart
April 14th, 2019, 07:27 PM
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228
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Sierra Chart feature requests
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92,126
Posted By
apac
I've been using that method. Not quite what I am...
I've been using that method. Not quite what I am after, but the closest method. Thank you :)
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Sierra Chart
April 14th, 2019, 05:07 PM
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228
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Sierra Chart feature requests
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92,126
Posted By
apac
You can. But I think you may have mis-interpreted...
You can. But I think you may have mis-interpreted my post. :)
don't want to hide the time scale. I want my DOM to not behave like a chart wrt window vertical size.
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Traders Hideout
April 14th, 2019, 12:44 AM
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Introduce yourself here!
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Posted By
apac
Hello. I placed my first futures trade back...
Hello.
I placed my first futures trade back in 1997 when my boss told me one day I had a 5 contract limit. I Picked up the phone to the floor and was stopped out of my first losing trade before...
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