IB vs. Thinkorswim for swing trading options, futures and Forex?

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crgarcia

Maybe I'm comparing apples to oranges

But what you think would be a better broker for swing trading QQQQ options, E-Mini futures, and Forex?

Basically I buy dips or sell rallies and hold overnight; since I'm not scalping, don't need super-low commissions, or super fast order filling.

IB brokers blackouts really scare me. Are they really that bad?

I have an account with optionsxpress, but they don't offer Forex at all, and futures not for foreign citizens.

tnx
 
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IB brokers blackouts really scare me. Are they really that bad?
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What blackouts?

I use IB all day mon-fri and they're fine connection wise.
 
I would be wary of using Thinkorswim. I recently switched from IB due to all the good reviews on this site, big mistake. I just placed my first order with them. The stock traded almost 2 points below my order and no fill. When I realized this I contacted them, their response, we do not guarantee a fill! The price subsequently went back up a few points, resulting in a profit loss of a few thousand dollars. Seems no one cares about their oversight and they are not willing to make good on it. I had a similar problem with IB once and they made good on it. Guess it's back to IB!


PS...Shortly after speaking to them about this, a popup appeared on their screen cancelling the order, too late, I had already printed the screen for possible legal action.
 
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