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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index June 26th, 2019, 12:52 PM
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Posted By mattz
If you take a look at most of the micros versus...

If you take a look at most of the micros versus the eminis, you will notice a difference of one tick many times.
This creates an arbitrage where you can sell one contract and buy the other.
...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index June 26th, 2019, 12:48 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
Your theory lacks the growth that the markets...

Your theory lacks the growth that the markets have experienced not only in their index size and value but what people actually hold. For example, $401K funds are now in an all-time high; hedge funds...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index May 10th, 2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
Now that we use clearing for Spot FX, I would...

Now that we use clearing for Spot FX, I would tell you that .8 is achievable on a spread. The Micros have turned out to be great for stock indices, despite my initial concerns. However, the spot FX...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index May 3rd, 2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
We would gladly recommend a clearing to match...

We would gladly recommend a clearing to match with the person's needs whether FX or Futures.

Thanks,
Matt Z
Optimus Futures

There is a substantial risk of loss in futures trading. Past...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 30th, 2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
I am not sure how the exchange is 20 cents per...

I am not sure how the exchange is 20 cents per side, but commissions are 15 cents.
Not meaning to question their integrity because I am also their IB, but numbers are numbers, and no one is going to...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 30th, 2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
Commissions do not cover exchange fees, unless...

Commissions do not cover exchange fees, unless you get a specific all in RT.

Matt Z
Optimus Futures

There is a substantial risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 16th, 2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
In the USA, it is as low we have it unless you...

In the USA, it is as low we have it unless you are an ECP with institutional rates.
Also, there are rebates for those who do high vol.
Outside the USA, they add commissions and when you get...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 16th, 2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
Does CME care about brokers? Some individuals...

Does CME care about brokers? Some individuals that I know there are super helpful.But, they are individuals.

Most of the commissions goes to the CME when it comes to deep discount trading. So I...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 16th, 2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
I am sure we have a few micro traders on the FX...

I am sure we have a few micro traders on the FX currencies, but honestly, it rarely comes up in conversations, so it would be hard for me to judge whether it has the liquidity for day traders. If...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 15th, 2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
If the micro eminis could provide liquidity, it...

If the micro eminis could provide liquidity, it could serve as a good solution. This is what I am curious about most, what liquidity will it have.

I agree with your point that traders sooner than...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 14th, 2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
Just like any other asset class, you need to be...

Just like any other asset class, you need to be selective of who you is your clearing. However, in the FX space you can choose good players like IG Markets (now in the US and we clear them), Oanda...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 4th, 2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
We can get you started on FX with $250 on IG...

We can get you started on FX with $250 on IG Markets.
It is not on our site yet, but we will add it shortly for the US markets.

Matt Z
Optimus Futures

There is a substantial risk of loss...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 31st, 2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
It is precisely for the same reason that Mirco FX...

It is precisely for the same reason that Mirco FX and for that matter all the other Micros did not work: low leverage and no liquidity.

The large institutions create liquidity for the retail...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index February 2nd, 2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
There was a time that the CME created a bunch of...

There was a time that the CME created a bunch of micro accounts, and they have been a non-event from a liquidity standpoint. Even if one was built, I don't think anyone could trade it with the same...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 25th, 2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
Brokers that are not regulated and registered...

Brokers that are not regulated and registered with the CFTC and NFA are not allowed to solicit and/or hold USA customers.

Most brokers in Europe, Asia and Australia that offer CFDs, Spread...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index August 29th, 2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
Could you be more specific? If you mean the...

Could you be more specific? If you mean the actual micro lots have become real?
It would have zero impact, as it would have no liquidity, but a great tool for guys with little funds who want to...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index August 29th, 2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 171,244
Posted By mattz
I would understand why the CME has attempted to...

I would understand why the CME has attempted to try and do emini currencies, because of the large FX cash biz that they might consider a competition. This has proved to be a useless exercise, BTW.
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