Recent content by JJTC

I use the trade platform on Trademonster. I like it, and there is a lot of information provided. I actually trade through them, but I think you can get full functionality opening a free demo account, so you could at least play around with the platform.

For fills on IWM,SPY and other high volume ETF's and Stocks I think the fills are usually great, right at the midpoint, maybe a penny difference. NDX and SPX fills are more hit and miss, I often get great fills, but there are days(like today) that I can't seem to get filled at anything that...

I did the same analysis myself 6 months ago. Take a look at Trademonster, it's what I decided fit me best. I left TD Ameritrade for the commissions, though I also liked Think or Swim. Anyway, the analysis is good but maybe not quite as good as Think or Swim, the commission structure is much...

I have a horrible track record on Silver, I'm thinking of going long now, so that might be a good indicator to stay away!

I've been using Trademonster for about 6 months, I'm very happy with them. I came over from TOS. I feel I'm getting good fills and a better commission structure than I had before. Those are the only 2 I've used, so can't compare to other companies

I know I took a short position using options on TLT late yesterday, it didn't turn out so well. Gonna give it another day to turn around then take my medicine.

sorry, I misread your question. It won't let me edit my answer since I'm new. So I guess I'm stuck with a stupid first post. I guess I should have just stayed a lurker. :p

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