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    Margin requirements

    The firm does not know if you intend to do a daytrade or position trade. We assume you are doing a daytrade until 3:14pm CST rolls around. At that time, if we are on top of it, you will get a call then or soon after telling you about the margin call and that you need to get out at the...
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    Margin requirements

    thereuare I am a broker. Can't post with who because moderators will get mad. Just check my personal info on EliteTrader. Craig Ap*********.com
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    Margin requirements

    Firms can offer any daytrade margin they want. Only position margins are dictated by the exchange, at which frims can not go below but can require more. We offer $500 daytrade margins on Minis. Craig
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    J-TRADER vs. TWS

    Sorry, it is something we offer only to clients. Craig
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    J-TRADER vs. TWS

    flamethrower Sorry, I missed your question. Yes, you can have J-Trader write to Excel. Craig
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    Globex limit book

    vikana If you use J-Trader you get the depth of market streaming in real-time, 5 deep at the CME and 10 deep at the CBOT. Craig
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    J-TRADER vs. TWS

    flamethrower You would be using the same feed, but it allows you to switch Price Proxy Port for better Ping, if needed. Craig
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    J-TRADER vs. TWS

    George Yes, I am from A***. We offer a stand alone software version of J-Trader. It is a little faster and it works in some computer environments that the Java version will not work in. Craig
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    Photo-ID for account signup?

    NiteRider We do not require a passport or ID for US Citizens. Craig
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    J-TRADER vs. TWS

    Woody If you are looking for the software version (stand alone) I can give it to you. Soros Do you have PIG? Craig
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    Emini trading!

    You are exactly right, momentum. It is best to use a firm that places stop limits with Globex and not on their servers. Craig
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    Emini trading!

    lightfoot AP** and Pro**** are both divisions of Inf*****. Craig
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    Globex

    The big S&P and NASDAQ do trade on Globex between 3:45pm - 8:15am CST. Craig
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    Emini trading!

    Stevet Yes! Craig
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    Emini trading!

    Stevet I agree. That is why we offer 2 independent trading platforms and are easily accessible through the phone, email or Yahoo! Messenger. Craig
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    Emini trading!

    FX-Trader You hit the nail on the head! The lower the rate a firm offers, the less number of brokers and clerks they can hire to handle calls when things go down. You are also right that we offer two independent trading platforms the help with that problem even more. Craig
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    Emini trading!

    No firm will put that in wrinitng because no one is perfect. If IB is so great why don't you ask them to put it in wrining? My point was we have much better customer support than IB. Try calling us at 800-634-9466 and see how quickly a broker who can take your order answers the phone. Or...
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    Emini trading!

    stevet I think you know the answer to that question. The point is lower commsions do you no good if there isn't any backup when the platform goes down! If you trade at IB you know what I am talking about. Craig
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    Emini trading!

    def I have clients who were past traders at IB, but left because they lost $7,000+ on one trade or across many trades because IB's system "went down" for the whole day and they could not get through to anyone at IB on the phone. If they did get through, whoever they spoke to could not...
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    Emini trading!

    archangel $6.95 is our normal rate and 1/3 is normal daytrade margin, if you mention you saw my posting here then you can get the lower rate and margins. Craig
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