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Hello All, I have been searching for an online charting platform that has total return data for Equities & ETFs. Also critical is the ability to create custom indicators. I have found one or the other but not both. I don't need real time or tick-by tick data; end of the day is good enough...

Ok. Lets say that I have a look back period defined. How can I then simply specify an order that is 5% correction from the peak during that period . Multicharts is an expensive option. I currently trade with IB but can switch if find a better trading platform. Thanks to all who replied. I am...

I usually trade ES and ZB futures through IB. I want to setup orders that will execute (say at market price for simplicity) once the contract corrects say 5% from its all-time peak. Any ideas how to implement this? Many Thanks.

Hi All, I feel that my IB account balance does not reflect the gains I should have accumulated from trading futures for about past 3 years. In their account management system, I can only generate trading reports for 2013 and 2012. Anyone knows how to access 2010 and 2011 trade reports...

I am looking for one too. I need continous end of day data on the T-Bond futures.

I noticed the the cost of carry on the Mar ES EMinis suddenly dropped a couple of days ago. The Emini is trading about 4 points higher than cash where as is should be around 9 points higher as it was early last week. Anyone else noticed the same?

I usually trade the SPDRs and now begining to trade the ES. The equities brokers carry SiPC protection usually for $1 million on your assets. This does not protect market losses but ensures your cash/equities will not be used by the broker for thier own purposes. I did not find any such...

I am worried about buying when the premium is higher than "fair" or selling when premium is lower than "fair". Hence I ask if you folks check the Cash/Spot price and the Fair value when placing your trades. Thanks!

Hi All, Just about to open an account to start trading the EMini ES futures. I am very familiar with the financial theory of futures but quite unfamiliar with practice. So I have opened a simulated trial account. My question is where do you folks find real time Spot Price and FMV...