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The only problem is that I'm not so sure that I'm completely comfortable with their terms of service, especially #2 on this list: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10030522-56.html?tag=txt Its an open source project, so I'd imagine that eventually someone will fork a version that won't be...

Downloaded it a few hours ago and am very impressed... Each tab/unique site gets its own process, so a resource hungry web page (like watching streaming video) doesn't seem to interfere or slow down the rest of your "user experience" as much as with other browsers. My only complaint is that I...

Of course you can't trade an unlimited number of contracts.... every time you do a trade the margin required for that trade is deducted from your "available credit" (so to speak)... when you close the trade out that amount is added back to your "available credit"... as long as you have enough...

Futures transactions are settled the same "trading day" that the trade occurs. Keep in mind that a trading days do not necessarily correspond with calendar days.

I've been writing C and C++ code since the late 80's and in my opinion if you're looking to write actual full blown programs the larger issue is not how long it will take you to learn C++, but how long its going to take you to learn either the Win32 API or MFC... and possibly STL. On the outset...

I can tell you that the overhead of the function call in and of itself is negligible and very inexpensive on almost all modern operating systems... so it will depend more on the code you write and execute within the function that is going to determine whether or not your function is lean and...

Try right clicking on your taskbar and unchecking the "Lock the taskbar" option.

look.... a 1 cent move in CL would be $10 and a 1 cent move in QM would be $5 (half... see it is a mini)... the only problem is that the QM can't move in penny increments... it can only move up or down in 2.5 cent increments... now thats $12.50... if the CL could move 2.5 cents that would...

The fact that its a "mini" contract means that the total contract value is worth a fraction of the size of the regular contract... in this case 1/2 as large since the full contract represents a transaction of 1,000 barrels and the mini is for 500 barrels. In regards to which oil contract is...

Only FCM's are allowed to receive and hold client funds "in trust"... By regulation, IB's must immediately forward any checks received from the client to the FCM immediately. However, any check you write should be made out to the FCM, and NEVER to the broker. And of course, all wire transfers...

Here's a brief synopsis of how the system works: Exchanges in general do not want to be taking orders from the "public" so to speak. Instead of having to take orders from hundreds of thousands, or even millions of different parties, they prefer to just have to work with a handful of business...

The list you're referring to is a list of FCM's and Global is just an IIB, so you won't find them on the list. However, FCM's that they introduce business to (i.e. Rosenthal Collins Group) you will find on the list.

Yah, if I remember right, LBR has been claiming that Photon has been the best trading platform for what seems like close to 10 years now. Like NinjaTrader, they use TT on the back-end, so speed and performance, at least theoretcially, should be identical to TT, which has been my experience... I...

In my opinion, FuturePath Trading is the best MF Global IIB. They have their own platform called PhotonTrader, and a lot of professional traders consider it to be one of the best and most reliable platforms around. Not affiliated with them in any way, although I do maintain an account there.

You can use the IB TWS API to submit bracket orders that IB holds server side, that way your broker is shouldering the majority of the burden of executing your orders as per your original intentions, which is good since they probably have the best chance of not screwing it up. They still could...

Advantage Futures offers NinjaTrader and in my opinion their exchange connectivity is among the very best out there. Plus they're a clearing FCM.

As far as qualifications, I think it pretty much is going to depend on what markets you're trading and how much money you're managing. As far as futures go, I think you're allowed to trade for as many as 15 people or manage less than $250k (my numbers may be off a bit) without needing to be a...

I think .50 to .60 per side is a fair retail rate for the size you're doing. The short list of firms that I would suggest contacting are FuturePath Trading, Advantage Futures, and TransAct Futures. Although, I'm not sure what type of connectivity they have to Comex.

First thing I'd want to do is rule out a possible issue with my power supply. Make sure you've got a good one that produces more than what you're drawing. A lot of computer builders tend to skimp in this area sometimes.

Trading a friend's account is almost always a losing proposition because you typically have nothing to gain. If you do well, you're usually not taking a big enough cut (because they're friends and you're doing them a favor) to offset the risk of doing poorly and ruining your friendship. If you...