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I wanted to get opinions on three websites that provide information, charts, data on seasonal patterns for futures and futures spreads. I've been signed up with one for a few years now, but thinking about switching. Here are the three sites: 1) www.scarrtrading.com I've enjoyed using this...

I've been with eoption (www.eoption.com) for a while and am satisfied with what I use them for. Cheapest options prices (above a certain volume threshold) that I've seen around. E

I've been with them for a while. Really great customer service, and have had no problems with fills, platform, etc. And, as you mention, great costs. Good luck! E

The small print says that you have to sign up with a new 2 year contract with ATT to be eligible. That's interesting because ATT has offered that independently from Etrade (free blackberry with a new account). Slick marketing move--probably didn't cost them anything to offer the blackberry...

They're definitely legit. Really solid business model (and very much on the up and up--everything by the book), and they treat you very well. They're now under the name NADEX (starting today)--www.nadex.com Pretty nice offerings and options for someone not in the full-scale futures or...

I use eoption. They seem to have the best commissions around. E

Optionsoracle is pretty good too. Just ran across this and it has a lot of nice bells and whistles: http://www.samoasky.com/ Also, live vol has a nice website: http://www.livevol.com/QuotesVolatilities.aspx?symbol=oex E

Hi, I have an account with MF Global (mfglobalfutures.com or directfills.com) directly and pay $3 a round turn plus fees. E

This may help: http://www.optionseducation.org/resources/product_specifications/index_options.jsp E

This might help your search: http://etf.stock-encyclopedia.com/category/commodity-etfs.html E

Regarding the ETF question, it's possible that certain ETFs can get 60/40 treatment (ETFs on interest rates and futures commodities), but still open to debate. For example, check out this discussion: http://www.gainskeeper.com/us/articles/Stock_Index_Options.aspx also...

Hi, Yes, security of funds is always a concern. I continually monitor the situation--but from every indication they seem to be solid. Their stock price is down, but so is every other publicly traded financial firm out there. That raised a good point--I trade futures with them, so the...

Hi, No, I don't use the X trader platform (but they do offer it). The rates are negotiable. I managed to get a rate that beat IB for most markets, but I'm sure it varies (regardless, one doesn't have to have a huge account or do a lot of round turns to get a very competitive rate)...

You may also want to check out eoption.com Next to optionshouse, they would be the cheapest for 25 contracts. Also, great customer service (I have been recently researching brokers and have had nice interactions with them). So, they suit my needs (and was the best price i could find for...

Hello, I was with IB for about 5 years. Finally decided to leave after having my first, and last interaction with their customer service. Found there were better options out there. The majority of my trades are in futures and futures options, and I trade with MF Global...

I use scarrtrading for spreadcharts. A lot of flexibility. Here's a link to their butterfly charts: http://scarrtrading.com/svt/ThreeCommoditySpreadChartGenerator.do E

Hi, I have an account with them. The website is www.directfills.com. You can also access the same group at www.mfglobalfutures.com Both are direct access to mfglobal. I've been extremely happy with everything about them--fees, software, stand up people. Ask for Ryan (that's the...

Hi battleriver, Sorry, just getting back to this post, so I missed your earlier question. I use MFs standard Express platform at home (and the web interface when away). It has enough bells-and-whistles for what I do (don't need anything too fancy). Just a side note--be careful who you...

I subscribe to this service for other spread charts and some neat tools, but I believe corn is free: www.scarrtrading.com E

I've been with MF Global directly (www.mfglobalfutures.com or www.directfills.com) and I'm very pleased. Great customer service, and very competitive rates. Please note that I do self-directed online trading, so I can't speak to any full service brokerage experience if that is what you were...