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Agh, the holidays...brings out the best in people.

Why not just change the duration of the tick charts? I use tick charts as well for my spot and futures chart for the Euro.

There is a setting to turn on an audible click which each tick change on your chart. That's probably turned on and is what you're hearing...

Perhaps your data feed is the issue? I have no problems - also charting Globex currencies and forex using eSignal feed.

Thanks Surdo. Do the instantaneous fills apply to market orders? How about slippage? I mostly scalp, most of the time using market orders to quickly get in and out in fast moving conditions. Having the confidence that you can easily get in and out with no order hang ups, etc makes things a...

What are typical commissions on the Euro FX per contract, per RT? Also, what are the fills like in real life? I'm currently demoing some software just to get a feel for things and of course the fills are instant...

What do you all think is the best market to scalp?

So then what are the alternatives? Looks like sticking with the FX market is the only choice...

Damn, that wrecks my buzz!

I'm a total newbie when it comes to the futures market. I'm currently trading in the spot FX market and looking to switch over to the Globex. My question is on eSignal, they list that the Traded Months for the Euro FX is H, M, U, Z. Does this mean you can only trade this 4 months out of...

allthat - indeed, that was the best description I've ever read on the subject.

Any more feedback from any others??

More info would help. If you're considering quitting after one big loss, you may not be cut out for this bizz. I know it can rattle you, but how you respond to these events is what will shape your future as a trader.

Everytime I turn on the TV, there she is on some commercial. I can't take it anymore... It's time to go short.

So is it a given that DSL will offer lower latency time over cable?

You will find that the spread increase will vary on the pair as well as the news event. Go to forexfactory.com and check their calendar. The events that show red, are the ones where you can expect the wider spreads. The wide spreads only last for a minute or two.

There was a reason, and always is, that the spreads increased. At 9:00 cst - Consumer Confidence was released. 9am GMT, which I think is 3am CST, was German Ifo Business Climate Index & German Ifo Business Expectations Index.

Check out the USD/JPY.

My tick charts have all the fibs from the swings and I plot TL's on those. The min charts I plot the key price levels from previous swing points in addition to daily and weekly pivots and TL's. True, you must account for the spread. If I'm wrong and I see price moving the opposite...

I do it by paying close attention to price swings using fibs, sup/res levels and trend lines. I use tick charts with an eye on the 2min, 5min & 15min charts for levels. I usually book profits at about 2-5 pips if price happens to stall, either at a key fib level or some other significant...