Sorry. Though I tried to throw in some concessions, I realize that my tone may have been unnecessarily harsh. Having wasted time and money at the wrong brokers when I was first starting out, I fancied myself "saving" a "newbie" from the same mistake, but I admit I don't know the first thing about Prophet. I didn't see anyone sticking up for some of the alternatives, and my main point was just that it's probably wise to examine everything that's available.
Your post suggests that you're a thoughtful individual, and I have no doubt that you've made a wise decision for your own purposes. I'm also aware that the Tradestation6 platform does not suit all traders by any means. If, however, for some reason, you were interested in trying it out, and the only thing keeping you from doing so was per-share pricing, you might call them up and inquire about alternatives. I know that when they changed to per-share pricing, switching over was optional. You might be able to get the old commission schedule ($9.95/ticket + fees), or even something better, if you trade very actively and in size.
Good trading...
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