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Forum: Traders Hideout June 30th, 2018, 05:31 AM
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Posted By Calming
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...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 21st, 2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 21st, 2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 21st, 2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 20th, 2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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,
Forum: Traders Hideout June 19th, 2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 13th, 2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 13th, 2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 13th, 2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 13th, 2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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.
...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
Agree. They should also try reading something...

Agree. They should also try reading something like Brooks' Reading Day Charts to get an idea.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
Is that the amount that you started with at first?

Is that the amount that you started with at first?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
Even regular, not expedited cheques?

Even regular, not expedited cheques?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 04:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 03:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
What do they have for $10K and 4-8 contracts /ES...

What do they have for $10K and 4-8 contracts /ES trading?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 03:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
Saw an Italian and Chines Desks options. Can't...

Saw an Italian and Chines Desks options. Can't find their commissions and fees schedule.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 03:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 12th, 2018, 01:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,854
Posted By Calming
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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