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Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 16th, 2017, 11:24 AM
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Views: 6,815
Posted By LaurentM
Thanks for the detailed answer! I need to...

Thanks for the detailed answer!

I need to have a look at the MarginCalculator class this should answer my question I think. The problem I had with CQG is that they tend to over-estimate the margin...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 14th, 2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,815
Posted By LaurentM
Thanks for the detailed answer! Do you know any...

Thanks for the detailed answer! Do you know any any chance what is the OEC margining system? Do they use CQG's or only use CQG datafeed and that's all.

What other API would you recommend for...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 13th, 2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,815
Posted By LaurentM
That was a simpler version but based on CQG...

That was a simpler version but based on CQG Trader.

I meant spreads and flies on futures not options. Anyway, will enquire with Gain about this. Im not keen to try CQG again.
Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 13th, 2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,815
Posted By LaurentM
I traded on CQG SimpleTrader.

I traded on CQG SimpleTrader.
Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 13th, 2017, 08:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,815
Posted By LaurentM
It is good for outright/spread trading but as...

It is good for outright/spread trading but as soon as you trade butterflies/spreads and outrights it doesn't work. That was my experience around 1.5 years ago. Not sure if they have updated since...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 13th, 2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,815
Posted By LaurentM
Thanks I will check this with them. I can't trade...

Thanks I will check this with them. I can't trade with CQG as their margining system is a big buggy.
Forum: Brokers November 13th, 2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,961
Posted By LaurentM
IQFeed is not the best for tick data (especially...

IQFeed is not the best for tick data (especially if you need Bid/Ask history). Esignal might be better.
Forum: Brokers November 13th, 2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,961
Posted By LaurentM
Gain Capital has an API or FIX connectivity. I...

Gain Capital has an API or FIX connectivity. I think that you can also get a data feed from them.
Forum: Brokers November 13th, 2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 93,782
Posted By LaurentM
Hi, It seems that tradefutures4 less has...

Hi,

It seems that tradefutures4 less has been acquired by S5 Trading, is this correct?

Is the level of service similar to S5? I am considering moving to T4L.
Forum: Commodities November 13th, 2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,435
Posted By LaurentM
Quandl has free data or you can get historical...

Quandl has free data or you can get historical data with IQFeed (minute data history is limited though).

On commodities daily data might be enough for intermediate term strategies. It depends on...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 13th, 2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,815
Posted By LaurentM
Would be also interested to hear if anyone has...

Would be also interested to hear if anyone has feedback on this? I am considering moving to Gain to use their FIX connectivity or API.
Forum: Treasury Notes and Bonds February 20th, 2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,798
Posted By LaurentM
Also, take a look at the CTS Autospreader, this...

Also, take a look at the CTS Autospreader, this might be the cheapest option. There's also the CQG Autospreader but it is quite expensive too.
Forum: Treasury Notes and Bonds February 20th, 2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,798
Posted By LaurentM
I suppose that there's a typo in your butterfly...

I suppose that there's a typo in your butterfly above?

I've never done this but in practice it would be very difficult to get fills at -3 and 0.5 especially with market orders...
Forum: Treasury Notes and Bonds February 20th, 2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,478
Posted By LaurentM
4th part was never written and I don't think he...

4th part was never written and I don't think he has any intentions in writing it.

The 3 pdfs are great reading and I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to trade the Eurodollar.

...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators June 15th, 2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,116
Posted By LaurentM
CQG Routing + Spread trading

Hi,

Is anyone trading futures spreads (and butterflies) using the CQG trade route?

I'm having issues with CQG rejecting some of my orders due to margin issues and am wondering if anyone else is...
Forum: Sierra Chart June 15th, 2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,770
Posted By LaurentM
@Anka: Any pointers of to where I could start...

@Anka: Any pointers of to where I could start looking by any chance? Or examples that you are willing to share?

Thanks
Forum: Treasury Notes and Bonds June 14th, 2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,908
Posted By LaurentM
Swing home trader to answer your question. ...

Swing home trader to answer your question.

Do you know where this prop trader worked by any chance or how he could say this? I don't see any reasons on why there would be more algos than anywhere...
Forum: Sierra Chart June 14th, 2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,770
Posted By LaurentM
Autospreader

Hi,

Does anyone has experience implementing an autospreader (Buying one instrument and selling another one) in SierraChart? Or knows if it is possible?

Thanks
Forum: Treasury Notes and Bonds June 14th, 2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,908
Posted By LaurentM
STIRs

Hi,

Is anyone trading any of the STIRs (Eurodollar, Euribor, Short Sterling, BAX, etc...)?

I trade mainly Eurodollar spreads and would like to know if anyone else is trading these instruments...
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