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End result of the whole fiasco was they didn't iron out the issue for a week, at which point I was up $2500 in a phantom open position I couldn't see. So I came out ahead in the end. Still left with a bad taste on my mouth that this could go on for a week.

At that price it's priced comparable to Multicharts (if you buy on sale or pay monthly). Seems crazy to pay that for an unproven product versus one that's been around a long time.

I would guess there was also a real-time data package included in his setup, hence the $80 extra per month.

My broker apparently had a system problem yesterday and failed to allocate a trade to my account during the day (trades were entered by an automated trading system). I noticed at end of day I was not flat (this happens occasionally due to a problem in the synchronization) and closed out the...

I was forced to switch from IB due to a new employer and preclearance restrictions (I can't use IB easily because they allow stock trading -- I can only use futures only brokers). I ended up at Gain futures (daniels introducing broker) trading an IRA through a self-directed custodian...

Another option is buying Multicharts and running the same easylanguage systems with IB integration. Note Multicharts does not work exactly the same as Tradestation so you will need to do some testing.

Have not used it so can't vouch for it but it looks interesting: http://www.traderssoft.com/wp/ts/software/software-ts9/

Employment restrictions - I can only use brokers that restrict to futures (and not SSFs)

I am looking for an introducing futures broker that supports trading at Interactive Brokers but only supports futures (not stocks, not options, not SSFs, etc.). The list on the IB website of introducing brokers is minimal and incomplete (and out of date as several links introducing brokers are...

Wisdom Trading is who I've used for Canola. They are an IB for RJ O'Brien. They offer quite a few different futures you can't get through most other brokers. Generally you will get screwed on fees going directly to a broker like RJO. Go to an IB instead and negotiate a good rat.e

Just to add to your info I've had to move some of my trading to TD Ameritrade and I found TOS has an option that allows you to click a checkbox and "paste" orders into their platform (it reads from the clipboard but must be in the correct format). Much easier than manual entry which TOS makes...

Yeah did more research last night NJ just bends you over. No carry forward either so the whole question is moot. This state sucks from the governor on down.

I live in a state with a state income tax (NJ), but which does not allow section 1256 carrybacks. Say in 2014 I made $200K in futures. Then in 2015 I lost $150K in futures. For my 2015 federal return I can file a gain/loss of zero, and amend my 2014 return including the $150K in losses...

I have not tried to document it but the margins were different overnight as of last month -- it may have changed and we all know they won't say a thing either way. I only know because I've had problems in my smallest IRA account with margin when I enter trades at night (which execute fine...

If it's $13.75 and a $1000 multiplier and you're buying one contract if we assume VIX can't go below zero the max loss would be 1/3 of the margin. Does that make sense?

I've been seeing the margins since April. Note at around 350 pm day trading margins end.

I don't see how you can file a complaint that customer service is bad. If they specifically did something like mess up a trade that would make sense. Bad customer service (unless it cost you money and then you'd file an arbitration claim I'd think) would seem to be something you deal with by...

I'd think there would be tax consequences if you settled an IRA debt outside of an IRA. Safe to say either way you're up the creek....

Think you hit the nail on the head with harder to collect. If you can only contribute X amount per year you won't be allowed to contribute say $25K if you are underwater by that much. And they can't force you to either, so I'd assume they'd just lose it. I do not like the way this was...

I'd guess at least double. The goal I think would be to force those who are trading very close to the edge to leave as those are generally the most likely to incur a debit. It should make IB safer financially for the rest of the customer base ....at least theoretically.... then again let's see...