Search results

  1. MattZ

    Question about a broker...

    I am sure his company gave him this ancient tool called phone with a land line.
  2. MattZ

    Question about a broker...

    Why not call his broker and have a discussion. Seems like he is using someone specifically.
  3. MattZ

    Newbie Looking for Index Futures Data.

    I am not sure if they provide it their demos but SPI is offered by TT and CQG with real live accounts.
  4. MattZ

    CQG vs. Thinkorswim data feed accuracy

    As far as I know, MT5 was built as a multi-asset platform. However, it is new to Futures (relatively) so it may be suitable for some purposes but maybe not specifically to yours. If you use CQG, I suggest migrating your indicators to Multicharts. Again, you should consolidate all under the...
  5. MattZ

    Newbie Looking for Index Futures Data.

    CQG provides data for this. What is your platform?
  6. MattZ

    How many accounts do you keep?

    One category that some traders separate by is the amount of margins required for day trading by the different FCMs. But you can also consider the cost of platforms, the variety of data feeds, etc.
  7. MattZ

    CQG vs. Thinkorswim data feed accuracy

    You are using MT4 data which is CFD/FX OTC market to trade on a platform that is driven by an exchange. Your conclusion that they are similar is false. In your MT4 you rely on your feed from your broker, and in the other platform, you rely on the exchange. You have no basis for comparison. So...
  8. MattZ

    Quality Futures Website?

    We try our best to provide general educational material and weekly reports http://optimusfutures.com/tradeblog/
  9. MattZ

    Here is why owning some Bitcoin now makes sense

    In terms of price correction, we are not seeing something we have not seen before. But, we are seeing more regulations in space, and that could potentially bring stability without the astronomical cycles.
  10. MattZ

    Here is why owning some Bitcoin now makes sense

    How does anyone know the fair value of Bitcoin? Why is a fair value not at $10? or $50? Where are these figures of $50K coming from? This is rhetorical. No one knows. But here is a fact, go try and squeeze a dollar from a venture capital firm and see how far you go. On the other hand, if you...
  11. MattZ

    Trading future options vs Trading futures

    Same goes for your opinion about equities. I am always interested in listening to others traders experience. Keeps an open mind, encourages flexibility in trading and creates a nice dialogue. As for your question: my understanding that equity options are always consisting of 100 shares. In...
  12. MattZ

    Trading future options vs Trading futures

    Different instruments. Equity guys tell me that they day trade Options, so I guess there is liquidity for that. CL is a different instrument and leveraged differently.
  13. MattZ

    Trading future options vs Trading futures

    I do not want to be dismissive of any methodology. But, the question that I always ask is whether you can use the same method consistently in lieu of your time frame. When you buy an Option along with the future, you will need to overcome the cost of the options and commissions. If the Options...
  14. MattZ

    Trading future options vs Trading futures

    You have the right to disagree but you presented a solution to direction without providing all the other variables that affect Options. When you buy a call option, you not only need to guess the direction but also gauge the volatility that affects the pricing, the time of expiration (due to...
  15. MattZ

    Trading future options vs Trading futures

    Options traders trade volatility, not direction. Futures traders focus on direction. Margins on Options (I assume you meant short options) are not an indication of risk. If you are long you are "fighting" trend and time decay. You can not come and conclusively say that Options are less...
  16. MattZ

    Interactive Brokers: Advisor Account can't place order, how to solve?

    If you trade Futures we can do the back office allocation for you. All reflected within minutes on the portal.
  17. MattZ

    ES overnight question

    Anything that goes past 5 EST requires the full margin as dictated by the CME for the ES.
  18. MattZ

    Trade Navigator help please

    You are welcome. Good luck!
  19. MattZ

    Trade Navigator help please

    The reason that you did not get a "straight answer" because different programming languages offer different features that may not be translatable from one to another. You probably know that already. Asking if you can use it without knowing the specifics of your code is impossible. My suggestion...
  20. MattZ

    Platforms with specific order types

    I believe that R-Trader by Rithmic has what you are looking for. You can specify the Bidsize or offer size for the order to be triggered.
Back
Top