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June 30th, 2018, 05:31 AM
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Had a nice conversation with Matt from Optimus...
Had a nice conversation with Matt from Optimus Futures. He is a really nice CEO. Together we have come up with a strategy suitable to my situation.
Once I applied, however, my application was...
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June 21st, 2018, 01:24 PM
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I have not got to the options yet. Added the book...
I have not got to the options yet. Added the book to my reading list.
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June 21st, 2018, 12:26 PM
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You're right about the difference in trading....
You're right about the difference in trading. Curious, what signals do you use for entering and existing your trades?
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June 21st, 2018, 10:03 AM
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Does this seem a lot to you? NinjaTrader charges...
Does this seem a lot to you? NinjaTrader charges $2.5 per contract per leg. Per 10 contracts, it's cheaper but anything less than 4 contracts, that's overpaying.
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June 20th, 2018, 09:36 AM
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Hi, Such an emotional appeal that I will...
Hi,
Such an emotional appeal that I will consider them. What do you pay per contract per side?
Best,
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June 19th, 2018, 01:25 PM
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I cannot mark this post as an answer to my...
I cannot mark this post as an answer to my question but I am going to give Optimus Futures a try.
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June 13th, 2018, 09:04 AM
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Thanks for sharing your experience using NT and...
Thanks for sharing your experience using NT and IB. What you are saying about software. What else is out there to try? Is there a list somewhere?
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June 13th, 2018, 08:33 AM
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I can let NT go if I find a better deal. ...
I can let NT go if I find a better deal.
FXCM is the type of firm I'd like to avoid all together. Reputation comes first, at least for me.
I keep hearing about IB. I have a contacts of a person...
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June 13th, 2018, 07:47 AM
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NT is convenient because they are all-in-one,...
NT is convenient because they are all-in-one, broker and clearing house. So far, I have a few other options. Some of them are hard to track final expenses. Where else can one look to find cheaper...
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June 13th, 2018, 06:08 AM
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No offense or disrespect taken. At Tastyworks...
No offense or disrespect taken. At Tastyworks people get intraday futures margin, meaning each contract on /es or /nq only eats up like 2.5k buying power. So with 15k or so you can buy 10 lots.
...
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June 12th, 2018, 02:15 PM
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Thanks again for your advice. They outsource...
Thanks again for your advice. They outsource clearing and do not support NT. What firm from their list would you recommend?
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June 12th, 2018, 12:27 PM
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Funny enough, Brooks claims that anything outside...
Funny enough, Brooks claims that anything outside of chart bars is unnecessary noise ;-)
What has been the most foundational resource/book in your studies of futures?
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June 12th, 2018, 11:56 AM
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Agree. They should also try reading something...
Agree. They should also try reading something like Brooks' Reading Day Charts to get an idea.
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June 12th, 2018, 11:30 AM
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Is that the amount that you started with at first?
Is that the amount that you started with at first?
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June 12th, 2018, 11:20 AM
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Thanks for the suggestion. I see that they charge...
Thanks for the suggestion. I see that they charge per one leg,
Average Daily Contracts Commissions Per Side
0 - 20 Contracts $0.50
21 - 100 Contracts $0.40
This is...
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June 12th, 2018, 07:22 AM
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Most brokers that I have seen do not charge for...
Most brokers that I have seen do not charge for incoming and outcoming cheques. I am trying to avoid those who do.
What do you appreciate about Tradovate?
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June 12th, 2018, 05:21 AM
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Even regular, not expedited cheques?
Even regular, not expedited cheques?
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June 12th, 2018, 04:52 AM
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This is news to me. On the referred page there is...
This is news to me. On the referred page there is no mention of withdrawal fees outside of expedited delivery of a check or any wire. Checks are okay for me. Wires will be a second resort, and they...
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June 12th, 2018, 03:47 AM
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Thanks for your help. It is strange that they do...
Thanks for your help. It is strange that they do not have the most wanted info on the website.
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June 12th, 2018, 03:34 AM
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What do they have for $10K and 4-8 contracts /ES...
What do they have for $10K and 4-8 contracts /ES trading?
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June 12th, 2018, 03:32 AM
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Saw an Italian and Chines Desks options. Can't...
Saw an Italian and Chines Desks options. Can't find their commissions and fees schedule.
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June 12th, 2018, 03:19 AM
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What do you like and dislike about them? Is it...
What do you like and dislike about them? Is it for EU and China only?
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June 12th, 2018, 03:11 AM
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Friend, of course, I will start with 1 contract....
Friend, of course, I will start with 1 contract. Even when I grow to trade 4-8 and more contracts, I am planning to have the first trade of every day with 1 contract only. I brought up these numbers...
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June 12th, 2018, 01:08 AM
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Reliable broker for a rookie
Hi,
Looking for a reliable broker with affordable pricing. Currently paper-trade with NT8, but 1K price to get their cheapest prices is burdensome. Looking to trade 4-8 contracts on /ES minis with...
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