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It feels like that already!

Margins are on a firm-to-firm basis. We offer $500 margins if you are crazy enough! Craig

lightfoot I agree their platform is much simpler, but it doesn't have many of the "bells and whistles" electronic day traders require. The main one is the level II feature that allows traders to see the depth of market 5 deep on Globex and 10 deep on A/C/E. If you are a frequent trader I...

Predictor Check us out at [ads] I can give you a rate of $4/side which is a little higher than IB, but the platform is much better. We offer a free level II platform with real-time streaming quotes, bid/offers and volume. We also have great customer support where you can reach a live...

Fohat I predict that the first SSF on any US exchange will not happen until the 4th quarter of this year. Our platforms are as ready as they can be at this point, but not much can be done until the exchanges themselves get their act together. Actually, the parties to blame for the delay are...

Sorry, I just realized I didn't answer your question. Sasch is right, there is no real symbol for cash bonds since they are traded interbank. Craig

stevene There are three 30 Year US Bond futures: full-size pit traded, full-size A/C/E and a Mini futures traded on A/C/E. Symbols are usually USD, US and XB, but some firms differ. Craig

Mark We offer free streaming level II quotes on the ES and NQ, plus all other electronic markets. Craig

lightfoot FX is right! At this time I do not know of any level II platform that also offers charting and/or analysis capabilities. I would expect to see that possibility by the end of the year, though. Craig

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stevet The IB, whether Independent or Guaranteed, is always liable for any of its clients' debits or firm's errors. The money posted is required by the NFA as a safety net. Most IBs when they start-up do not have the extra $30,000 to post so they will be guaranteed by an FCM who will do...

The "money" covers errors or debits incurred by IB, should they default.

all money is always held with FCM(s) account forms would be FCM(s), also

larrybf You can ask the brokerage firm themself if they are independent or guaranteed. Otherwise call the NFA at 800-621-3570. Guaranteed means the IB can only use one FCM and that FCM posts money to guarantee them. Independent means an IB can clear one or more FCMs and they post their...

stevet I am saying everyone (clients and locals) who uses J-Trader with RCG goes through the same servers. That's it! How they connect to those servers may be different, I do not know, but that is not the problem. Craig

just21 The internet vs. LAN connection has not been the problem. Either way you will get your fills back in about a second. The problem is when the servers at RCG or any FCM get bogged down or crash. Craig

stevet like i said, locals with RCG using pats are on the same servers

stevet and FX-Trader Any local who uses RCG and Pats is on the same servers as you and I are on. RCG only has one physical location for its servers for Pats. They are tied in a series so it is not like Refco where certain accounts login to assigned servers. (I am not a computer guy, so I...

Sorry, I forgot to reply publicly. No, we have no plans of going to PFG. The CFO of RCG was over here today and from what I can tell they are fully commited to Pats and getting it "right." Keep in mind they have locals using it doing hundred lots and up who are on the same servers. We will...

Sorry, I mean just Cargill's futures division.