Recent content by bltoby

I think if software/API is properly programmed bandwidth will not be an issue nowadays. Traders often concern if the data are REAL unfiltered tick data like zen-fire does.

but with these level 1 data subscriptions can you see the market depths of the instruments (bids, offers)? thx

why? which broker do you use now?

agree everything has its two sides, they are a decent broker IMO but they appear a little too greedy in high commissions and ridiculous rollover rate difference.

my point is not the max. $5m per order, but not all traders are scalpers, make 20 r/t's per day.

at a min. size of $25,000, 2 pips or more for round turn plus spreads, not competitive at all. with a $5m Maximum Order Size, but require a 100m+ or 200m+ daily trade amount to get the 'very competitive commissions'. strange marketing strategy. Most traders of this segment would probably...

right, IB does need these improvements.

Hi MBT-Steve I do like MBT platform, but commissions for EUR/USD 1.28*$50=$64 per Million, and for GBP/USD 1.9*$50=95 per million comparing to Hotspot are too high. with Hotspot, $30 per million, no matter which currency pair. Will you reduce the commission to that level?

I'm just back. thanks for all replies!!! Oanda may be another choice but I always feel they are not perfect. Perhaps there is no perfect broker for ever.

I also think MB charge too much comparing IB, but 10K per lot for FOREX allows flexible position size.

considering open an account at MB Trading, I think MB Trading is good but their commission is too high.($10 per $100,000 round trip) Does someone have experience with them? or recommend some reliable brokers, with whom i can trade 10K or less per lot. Thanks!!!