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duece

Does anyone have any recommendations for data/trading platforms for trading futures?

I've used CQG for charting but that's a bit too pricey. As a substitute, I've looked into futuresource but it seems there's a lot of people unhappy with esignal. Any thoughts on Futuresource data and what the monthly fee is?

For trading, I've been looking at velocity futures for order entry with X-Trader.

And just recently, I took a look at Tradestation. Tradestation looks as though they have something similar to X-Trader. In addition, looks like they have in house data, quotes, and charting. Tradestation seems like it could provide everything I need. I couldn't find any info on platform pricing though.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
 
Quote from duece:

Does anyone have any recommendations for data/trading platforms for trading futures?

I've used CQG for charting but that's a bit too pricey.
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Why don't you trade from CQG? If you use it for charting you already have the trading part and it is free. Do the math and realize it is cheaper to have this one product that covers data, analytics and trading.
Not even talking about data reliability and speed of execution...
 
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Quote from duece:

Does anyone have any recommendations for data/trading platforms for trading futures?

I've used CQG for charting but that's a bit too pricey. As a substitute, I've looked into futuresource but it seems there's a lot of people unhappy with esignal. Any thoughts on Futuresource data and what the monthly fee is?

For trading, I've been looking at velocity futures for order entry with X-Trader.

And just recently, I took a look at Tradestation. Tradestation looks as though they have something similar to X-Trader. In addition, looks like they have in house data, quotes, and charting. Tradestation seems like it could provide everything I need. I couldn't find any info on platform pricing though.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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I trade the S&P index and monitor the rest of the indexes. I can't speak for stock trading.

I have migrated through the various versions of Tradestation since Windows 3.1 days.

TS can be a resource hog. If TS chokes the box {because of fast market/slow hardware/internet feed} you will have trade execution problems.

Downside is: People there are sweet, courteous and seem to have just come from Walmart. Don't even ask a question.
 
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Yes, I am switching all my non-automated trading to VCap Futures with the NinjaTrader platform using TT feed

www.vcapfutures.com

I have been dealing with Paul at VCap and he has been outstanding to help me get everything set-up for the type of trading I do. If you want direct contact info for Paul then send me a PM.

More info from a different thread -

http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70543&perpage=6&pagenumber=5
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The addy for vcap is a UPS Store [PMB] in Houston?
 
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Vcapital Office Address (parent company)
5701 S. Mopac Expwy #117
Austin, Texas 78749
t + 1 (512) 828 6626
f + 1 (512) 697 0046

Vcap Futures Mailing Address:
815-A Brazos Street #265
Austin, Texas 78701

Austin Office
t + 1 (512) 828 6626
f + 1 (512) 697 0046

Dallas Office
t + 1 (214) 256 5999
f + 1 (512) 697 0046


"Founded in 1999, vCap operates under four core areas of specialization: funding domestic and international venture capital and private equity investments, facilitating capital introductions for alternative investment firms, hedge fund consulting and wealth management. Our parent and subsidiary companies include vCapital LLC, vCapGroup LLC, vCapVentures LLC, vCapFutures LLC and Alexander Securities Group LLC.

vCap introduces private capital providers to companies seeking early stage/seed capital and hedge fund managers seeking capital introductions to increase their assets under management. Types of funds raised include buy-out, venture capital, hedge, mezzanine, turn-around, real estate, technology, logistics and biotech in the US Europe and Asia."
 
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