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  1. MattZ

    Are there any other firms that offer Friends and Family Advisor similar to IB??

    I look forward to your call. Numbers are below.
  2. MattZ

    Unusual Activity Spotted in Guggenheim Invest S&P 500 Eql Wght Technology ETF (RYT)

    Any article surrounded with Google ads to the left and right, up and down, is usually a useless content "Stuffer" Skip.
  3. MattZ

    Are there any other firms that offer Friends and Family Advisor similar to IB??

    We offer this but for Futures Traders. We can create block accounts, give ups, and provide software that gives you access to each account you have POA over.
  4. MattZ

    How do you know when successfully backtested strategy will succeed in real trading?

    All strategies that went from paper to real time trading needed an adjustment. Some strategies do not take cost into consideration, some may assume you get filled on all limit order of entry and profit, etc. Only live trading will point out the wrong assumptions you had in your theories. Some...
  5. MattZ

    Which broker has the fastest feed in US?

    When you say fast, you mean for the purposes of execution? or just a data feed for viewing and testing. In case you are seeking a Futures feed, you may look here: https://optimusfutures.com/Datafeeds.php I hope it helps.
  6. MattZ

    What is the best way to copy strategy with limit orders?

    Specifically, it is R Trader Pro. Great software.
  7. MattZ

    XIV vs VXX

    They may have completely different cost structures as ETFs.
  8. MattZ

    What is the best way to copy strategy with limit orders?

    The master account is your account. It includes your account and/or any POA you may have. It's just all aggregated in one one account. This is what people do when they trade their personal account, IRA account and wive's cousin who bothers you daily to trade for him(example). There is no need to...
  9. MattZ

    Hit it and Quit it VS. Trading the whole session

    in general terms you may be right. The less decisions you make the better. But, again, you need an objective basis. Try an excel spreadsheet. I will try to get some formulas for you that may be helpful.
  10. MattZ

    Hit it and Quit it VS. Trading the whole session

    No. This is a feeling and a hunch. You need to go back many days because you could have individual good days that cover the losses from previous days. Sample size is important.
  11. MattZ

    Hit it and Quit it VS. Trading the whole session

    It's not a question of opinion, rather a personal statistic of your own trading. Your own stats should show you if you should quit or not, and whether your over trading leads to losses. Keep some sort of a journal. It will reveal your strengthens and weaknesses.
  12. MattZ

    i'm a oil trader ill like to find a better trading platform.

    His question may be related execution capabilities. Moving to another market may have the same issue.
  13. MattZ

    Where can I trade VIX VX VXT

    We would be more than happy to assist you!
  14. MattZ

    i'm a oil trader ill like to find a better trading platform.

    What is missing from your current platform that would make a new platform better?
  15. MattZ

    Trading software suggestions?

    On this page: https://optimusfutures.com/Futures-Trading-Platforms.php go to the help me pick a trading platform. Once your criteria has been chosen, we will recommend a trading platform based on your needs. In our experience those who seek "the best" are beginners with limited experience...
  16. MattZ

    What is the best way to copy strategy with limit orders?

    If it's within the same brokerage just ask for a block account(?) that way you will get the same thing in both accounts. Let me know if you are under a different arrangement and will try to be a bit more creative.
  17. MattZ

    Costs of trading

    This should make it easy for you: https://optimusfutures.com/Futures-Trading-Pricing.php#!Futures-Trading_Commissions
  18. MattZ

    Can someone share his opinion on divergence?

    Maybe this will help http://www.optimusfutures.com/tradeblog/archives/trading-divergences-comprehensive-guide/
  19. MattZ

    Strategy with 3 trades per year on average

    Does your method specifies the exact risk when you enter the trade?
  20. MattZ

    Trading US Treasury

    Depending in your vol. we can go as low as .25 per side on commissions and provide free platforms for execution. Are there specific needs you have as far as charting? I can recommend a number of platforms if you are flexible.
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