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That helped alot, thanks guys!

So, I've been using their platform (lifetime license) for years with another broker. I recently took at look at their Brokerage offerings, and it looks like they clear through either Phillips or Dorman. I'm guessing in this case, NT Brokerage is the FCM? Things get even messier at the next...

Hi, Does anyone know if the full CME seat (as opposed to IMM and IOM) covers CL, NG and TF as well? Thanks!

Hi cdcaveman, Much thanks for the quick response! I have a basic understanding of what a ratio backspread is as it relates purely to options (I hope!). What I'm unfamiliar with is how you could use it to reduce rollover cost/risk in futures. Say for example, I think Crude Oil is...

Could anyone provide a quick example or a link of what a "ratio backspread" is? THanks!

Hello, A quick question for the pros trading GC, what are the most active trading hours? CME website listed open outcry as 8:20am - 1:30pm ET, but my chart shows pretty active volume outside those times as well. Thanks!

Hi, I'm hoping to get recommendations on a trading software that will allow me to code a custom indicator, and then apply it to a list of stocks (> 100). When the indicator generates a signal (say "myVariable == true"), it'll auto execute a custom strategy that will enter, and manage, orders...

NinjaTrader works very well for me. Simulation is free.

TL from the 1350 drop has been broken, two small bounces above (1194 and 1184.75 pivots). From a purely chart standpoint, I'm leaning long if the mkt holds above 1170.

LOL. Thanks for the laugh!

I'd recommend you pick up a programming language (if you havent already), and experiment with creating some algo's. You can then run those while you're in school, and tweak / learn as you go. By the time you're done with university, you would hopefully have a working model or two. Frankly...