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    Quant/Algo system for scalping stock options?

    Trading covered call OTM options is similar to trading ITM put options. Whatever they trade, most people will lose money.
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    Quant/Algo system for scalping stock options?

    Most people will lose money trading options. But that is the same with futures, forex, shares (or any other instruments). So going by that logic, nobody should be encouraging others to speculate.
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    Quant/Algo system for scalping stock options?

    You can use Actant which is a options trading software. They connect to IB.
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    Automatic Spreads versus Manual

    thanks
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    Automatic Spreads versus Manual

    what is the minimum size to request a broker to shop your order?
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    Anyone using 27" or 32" monitors

    I use a bunch of 27inch monitors (1920 1080). It does the job. I guess you need to consider how much display space you need, the number of monitors your computer can handle and the cost of each monitor and the display resolution. (1920 1080) is fine for 27inch monitors. As you have mentioned...
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    Futures Spreading Greeks... Or just term structure greeks?

    I would like to study these stuff. Is there a good website (or paper) that you can recommend?
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    Please recommend software (or website) for charting flies and condors

    Please recommend software (or website) for charting flies and condors Thanks in advance
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    CME, NYMEX, COMEX buying vs leasing

    That seems to be the case for NYMEX but for COMEX it looks like member rates are lower. E.g GC Member pay USD0.70 (or USD0.55 for day trades) but, traders who lease have to pay either an additional trading fee of USD0.125 if the lease is registered in EFS or USD0.50 if it is not registered to...
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    CME, NYMEX, COMEX buying vs leasing

    Thanks, I have looked at the spreadsheet but I still don't know the fees for trading NYMEX contracts. E.g. for CL Non members pay USD1.45, members pay USD0.70 (or USD0.55 for day trades), IIPs pay USD0.77 but, how much to lease members pay?
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    Please recommend futures trading prop firms that offer traders to pay member rates on the CME

    Please recommend futures trading prop firms that offer traders to pay member rates on the CME CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX. I will be depositing all the capital (so no backing is required). Not only do I require low exchange fees, I also require low commissions. I think I would prefer remote trading...
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    CME, NYMEX, COMEX buying vs leasing

    thanks. I think I will give the cme a call to clarify the exact rates.
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    CME, NYMEX, COMEX buying vs leasing

    It looks like traders with a CME seat pay less exchange fees than traders who lease their seats. Is this the same for NYMEX and COMEX seats? Do traders who own a NYMEX seat or COMEX seat pay less exchange fees than traders who lease their seats? (I can't seem to find this info on the cme website...
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    Options vs Futures

    You should trade options if you have a view on volatility. Since it looks like your view is on direction only, you should trade stocks or futures. The bid/ask spread on stocks is likely to be tighter than futures so, you should trade stocks.
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