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Forum: Traders Hideout March 17th, 2021, 10:23 PM
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Posted By SMCJB
Thank You Schnook and bobwest TraderMich I...

Thank You Schnook and bobwest

TraderMich I don't have a horse in the race here. I'm just trying to help improve the information flow and try and let people understand that what 'who' they think...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 17th, 2021, 06:14 PM
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Posted By SMCJB
Can't speak definitively on this, but if we...

Can't speak definitively on this, but if we consider TTs older XTrader it was a distributive system. If a gateway failed it only affected the people attached to that specific gateway. New/Cloud TT...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 17th, 2021, 01:02 PM
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Posted By SMCJB
The software performs the margin calculation (as...

The software performs the margin calculation (as discussed in the Sierra Chart Thread, Post 10) but Exchanges and Brokers set the margin rates, not software or data providers. So the calculation...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 17th, 2021, 11:49 AM
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Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Everybody is dependent upon somebody for data! In...

Everybody is dependent upon somebody for data! In the old XTrader TT model, FCM's had their own data gateways, so in that sense they were dependent upon themselves for data. I believe most brokers...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 16th, 2021, 11:52 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
The reason I used ambiguous in my previous reply...

The reason I used ambiguous in my previous reply is that some companies provide multiple services. CQG (and TT) are both data providers, order routers and also have their own software, but they also...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 16th, 2021, 07:38 PM
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Posted By SMCJB
I know it can be ambiguous at times, but people...

I know it can be ambiguous at times, but people need to understand there are
data providers (eg CQG, Continuum, Rithmic, TT)
software providers (eg CQG, TT, Ninja, Sierra Chart, Brokers...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 23rd, 2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
jyonan sorry for your losses. Trading is tough...

jyonan sorry for your losses. Trading is tough enough without having to deal with issues like this. Not trying to single out you here, but trying to address what I consider to be a common...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 17th, 2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
That is a great question. Not sure how we get an...

That is a great question. Not sure how we get an answer to that.

Urhhh no. TT's response as always is vague and non-committal with CYA recommendations to 'check with the exchange'. It now looks...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 16th, 2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Any mods out there that can split the thread?

Any mods out there that can split the thread?
Forum: Traders Hideout February 16th, 2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Thanks. Assume we in that case is AMP/AMP...

Thanks. Assume we in that case is AMP/AMP Customers then.
Forum: Traders Hideout February 16th, 2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Lfx987 who is "we" in that update?

Lfx987 who is "we" in that update?
Forum: Traders Hideout February 16th, 2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Who knows what's happening. This is what TT told...

Who knows what's happening. This is what TT told me last week.
We experienced an issue with one of order connectors that connects to the CME exchange. We received reports of the inability to place...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 16th, 2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Lfx987, Big Mike. Yeap TT having their 3rd CME...

Lfx987, Big Mike. Yeap TT having their 3rd CME outage since Thursday.

https://status.trade.tt/#/

This is what they said an hour ago

Disruption : CME Order Management Issues
Customers should...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 11th, 2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
CME actually has native Stop Orders. Problem is...

CME actually has native Stop Orders. Problem is some software/execution networks/brokers keep them on their own servers and don't send them to the CME. ...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 11th, 2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Should probably add that while the NFA is...

Should probably add that while the NFA is self-regulating, membership in the NFA by brokers (companies and individuals), swap dealers, floor traders etc is mandatory, and is mandated by the CFTC.
Forum: Traders Hideout February 11th, 2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
It is an interesting question, but really needs...

It is an interesting question, but really needs replies from people with knowledge (ie lawyers) and not just opinions of people (probably influenced by their position). I'd be interested in somebody...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 8th, 2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
I actually meant that as a question for the...

I actually meant that as a question for the individual traders. I realize for you the broker this would be a mammoth task, but for each individual isn't it relatively easy. Even for traders who...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 8th, 2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
I understand this is a terrible situation for...

I understand this is a terrible situation for people and I am very surprised that this is still an ongoing issue, but can't you all just take your Wednesday 3rd closing position and then go through...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 5th, 2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
Error trades are asymmetrical. When people get...

Error trades are asymmetrical. When people get positive error trades they close it immediately and view it as a bank error in their favor. When it's a negative error they spend a lot more time trying...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 5th, 2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 49,281
Posted By SMCJB
I guess they don't have an online portal where...

I guess they don't have an online portal where you can check your live position and margin requirement? Have 3 GC open overnight which you weren't expecting is $33k in margin - not sure whether...
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