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Here's a link to the specifics of FutureWise/CCI suspension. http://www.nfa.futures.org/news/newsreleases/nr02072002.html

Wow! I only traded with them for a couple of weeks. The software wasn't stable enough and when their server was down for me it was down for their order desk also so I left.

So my whole post gets deleted? With the idiotic runaround most futures brokers give you I thought details would be helpful. Some of them don't even want to quote you a rate until you give contact info.

I suppose my perspective is a bit skewed since I've been trading the Nasdaq100 e-mini which had a 60 point non-Fed related spike last week (on the 15th). I wasn't in a trade when that occured but it has affected my outlook and risk assesment. The S&P500 futures did not have the big spike so...

Sorry, I didn't check the board last night. If you're refering to my "popular discount broker and their handling of stop orders" comment, yes. You win the prize. :) I opened my account with Steve Sweet @ NetFutures 888-434-8142 e-mail at ssweet@netfutures.com . For me, their all inclusive...

You didn't say which e-mini you are trading. The S&P500 usually has ~30-40% higher volume than the Nasdaq100 e-mini and is considered the most liquid electronically traded contract in the US futures market. I traded 5-15 lot NQ positions in December without significant slippage but haven't...

I usually trade NQ but I'm not trading today. After seeing that NQ spike I'm glad even though I may have been long into the spike. A spike like that, out of the blue with no Fed action, scares the hell out of me. Futures traders know that bids and offers get pulled when there are economic...

I haven't touched ENE since it went < $1 and its volatility went exponential but I'm wondering if anyone was loaded up on it looking for a bounce > $1. When you play with fire...

Yep. Thats how I use the various indexes and measurements. I look for divergences between futures action (Nasdaq in my case), SOX, tick-q and trin-q and a lack of confirmation for futures moves.

I'll trade in my stuff for older crap if it gets me to the 7 figure level! If it ain't broke...

I don't get the resolution of current LCD offerings. For charts I use 19" monitors running at 1600x1200. You can buy laptops with 15" LCDs that have that resolution but I can't even seem to find 17" LCDs (which have about the same viewable area as 19" CRTs) capable of 1600x1200 resolution...

allesim, I don't use esignal so I can't help you with their symbols. The SOX is not Nasdaq specific and includes several NYSE listed companies (AMD, TXN, MU come to mind). As for the Nasdaq tick I mean the tick measurement (upticking vs downticking stocks) not a tick chart. Realtick gives...

Short answer, the SOX index. From my experience (using Realtick) I'd say that if there is a leading indicator(s) of the Nasdaq 100 futures it would be the SOX index and the Nasdaq tick. However the lead is sometimes significant for the Nasdaq tick (minutes). The trend and relative position...

I've shopped futures brokers recently and your figures look like they're based on the old CME overnight margin requirements (recently lowered). Most brokers are comfortable with daytraders having 50% of the overnight margin requirement (currently ~$3,900 for S&P500 and $4,100 for Nasdaq100) for...

As we all know, Globex ain't the pit. Its hard to teach an old trader new tricks. Thats especially true if they've had a degree of success using methods contrary to those needed in a new trading environment or with a different trading vehicle. I was less than successful with intraday stock...

My thoughts exactly. I'm also wondering about tax implications of trading futures as an LLC member (i.e. would it negate the partial long term cap gains tax advantages that an independent futures trader has). In addition, a firm wants some return on use of their money so how competitive could...

IB will allow you to trade larger ES & NQ positions intraday (daytrading margin) as mentioned in other threads.

Has anyone gotten a reply from www.ird.com ? I e-mailed them but never even heard from the bums. Daytrading e-minis and swing trading stocks, I don't think the longer ping times would affect my trading. No need to throw away $200/mo if I don't have too. Hell, thats 10 cases of Heineken!

You can paper trade futures for free or $30/month. QQQ moves are usually small and 100 shares won't give you much profit potential. Simulated futures trading for a month or two and then starting with 10k if you feel comfortable by then has more long term potential and less limitations...

Don, I'm sure most of us enjoy your contributions to the board whether or not we agree with what you say.