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    Looking to change broker & software

    Let me speak briefly about what we can offer. We are a non-clearing FCM and introduce our accounts to Goldman, Merrill Pro, Fimat and O'Connor (soon to be Fortis). In other words, you trust us with your technology and one of those firms with your money. We do have a higher minimum than most...
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    Looking for a second broker for shorting-need more available stocks to short

    While one could argue that all firms should margin positions similarly, the fact is that they don't. Thus, depending upon what and how a client trades, one firm could be better than the other. In the case of high frequency or at a minimum day-trading stocks, SWS and Goldman margin things the...
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    Looking for a second broker for shorting-need more available stocks to short

    Gentlemen, When you opt to open an account at a particular clearing firm, you are stuck with that clearing firms easy to borrow list. We download/upload each clearing firm's list in the morning and orders to sell short are checked against that list. If your order is rejected, you can then...
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    looking for good *programmatic* real-time options data feed

    All, RedSky offers a multicast price feed of OPRA data as well as a proprietary c++ or FIX order entry api. Of course, in order to handle this much data, a client will either need a very large pipe into us or need to house a server in our data center. Charles
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    Looking for a second broker for shorting-need more available stocks to short

    To Those Who Have Posted Here: We at RedSky still believe that we have one of the best short lists by virtue of our clearing relationships. Whether you choose to clear your account at Southwest, Merrill or Goldman, all have good short lists. We also do not charge a monthly platform fee...
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    Any good brokers with API?

    We now offer RefcoPro prices and we are looking into Currenex. We also have EBS though one must have a Prime Brokerage account and counter-party credit. This is in addition to eSpeed, Hotspot Inst and Hotspot Retail. Charles
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    Any good brokers with API?

    Take a look at RedSky Financial (www.redskyfinancial.com). While we do not make our own FOREX markets, we do offer api connectivity to Hotspot and Hotspot Institutional. Charles
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    Visit RedSky's New Website

    We offer futures clearing through Fimat, Goldman, Merrill Lynch and O'Connor depending on the needs of the client. Regarding volume and rates, the best thing is to contact us. Charles 312-334-8041
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    Nymex eMiNYs

    We currently offer the Globex traded products and intend on offering the ClearPort products beginning on June 20th through our api or R3 platform. Charles
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    Equity and commodities options

    We also offer equity options, index options and options on futures. Charles
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    Visit RedSky's New Website

    I would like to invite the ET community to view RedSky Financial's new website. We have made a number of changes that aim to inform the public of our increased focus on professional traders and institutions as well as clients running automated trading strategies. If anyone would like...
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    Is IB the best broker to trade options?

    I hope the individuals on this thread will consider RedSky for options. Given our foundations as an options prop shop, we feel we have the best options trading software out there. Our rates are competitive at $1 per and we do not interact with a clients order flow. Charles
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    SMW Trading

    I can say that I know the principals at this firm and think that they are good/stand-up guys.
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