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Using Esignal, I plotted the continuous contract symbols for both the pit traded note (TY #F) and the Globex traded note (ZN #F) and they both looked fine.

I'm considering placing a spread trade on two equity indexes, the DAX (FDAX) and the EuroStoxx 50 (FESX). These futures trade on the Eurex exchange (in EUR currency). I think the correct FDAX:FESX ratio is 1:5, but I can't find any indication of the exchange spread ratio or margin relief for...

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I used Tradestation (TS) a couple years ago so I can mention a few things for you to consider but I am not current on the latest TS developments. - If you haven't already, post your concerns on the TS customer forum. It was very active when I used them and you may get some good input from...

I suggest you make a distinction between your analysis requirements (charts, indicators, backtesting) and your execution requirements (orders, position mgmt). You may realize you need a different platform for each, or you might be able to find a single platform that supports all your needs.

Got it. When you configure your storage, you really need to clarify in your mind if you are optimizing for performance or reliability, and there is usually a tradeoff between these two objectives.

I read that TRIM is supported for SSD's in RAID 0 (striping) mode, but TRIM is not supported for SSD's in RAID 1 (mirror) mode. Would you still mirror SSD's in RAID 1 w/o TRIM?

Meant to say that margin requirement is higher for leveraged ETFs, so your effective leverage is lower than you might think.

Note that under Reg-T your overnight margin is reduced for leveraged ETF's.

As IB is self-clearing (futures), did they internalize the risk of something like this happening? If IB used an external clearing firm, would IB be on the hook or would the clearing firm?

It's been awhile since I've researched SSD's. Last time I checked, the reliability of these units had more of a dependency on the control board rather than the media itself. At that time, Intel had the most reliable drives because of their high quality chipset. Which brand is top dog in SSD...

How ironic that years ago when I was shopping for an FX spot broker these companies like Oanda with dealing desks were labeled as bucket shops in a derogatory tone.

Is replacing SSD's every year a best practice at corporations or other institutions, or just a very conservative approach?

Consider yourself drenched from an icy cold barrel of gatorade!

Another way to look at it is ... what if this extreme move was in your favor, what would you expect from your broker? Edit: correction!

Related article. Read this before you buy TurboTax so you make an informed purchase. http://www.forbes.com/sites/janetnovack/2015/01/09/irate-turbotax-users-can-get-free-upgrades-or-block-substitute/

Futures offer FX options that can help protect against tail risk without the need for liquid, continuous markets that a Stop requires. Not sure if FX spot brokers offer options. But even if they do and then they become insolvent when something extreme like this happens, you're still in the...

According to everything I've read, the 2014 tax year version of TurboTax Deluxe has removed two functions for stock traders: 1) the interview mode for completing Sch D, and 2) e-file capability for submitting an electronic return which contains Sch D. The Deluxe version does contain Sch D in...

OandA is forgiving its customers negative balances. They must be a dealer (aka, bucket shop) and these neg balances were just paper losses for them since they were the counterparty to the trades. So this was a good business decision on their part if they would have a hard time collecting...

The article doesn't say if these losses were on currency futures (IB is self-clearing) or their spot Forex customers (don't know if IB is an FX dealer or broker). Waiting for more details.