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He actually did get it in writing from a TS rep on 6/5/2012. Here is what the rep said (bolding is mine):
karoshiman,
SIPC protection applies only to equities accounts. Futures and forex accounts would be covered by the excess SIPC insurance policy described above. We have not made any changes to our policies regarding customer funds since being acquired by Monex. If you have further questions regarding these issues, please send an email to ClientService@tradestation.com.
Thank you,
Greg
TradeStation Technical Support
I am asking TS the same question, just to confirm.
Crap.. I have an account with Mirus and RCG. I haven't had any problems but should I be emptying my account? I only keep minimal amounts in my account to cover my trading but that ain't a pretty list. Any other lists to compare data with?
I think one of the main reasons RCG is ranking so low on that list is because their "CFTC/NFA Disciplinary Action" score is so high. They were fined a few months ago for not realizing that someone had opened an account that was used for fraudulent purposes.
I won't put too much stock in those "Atlas" ratings personally. Several things in that report make no sense to me, and go directly against what I know about some of these companies.
But don't take that as advice... everyone needs to have their own relationship with their broker, and be comfortable with them, and of course in light of recent events - just be "smart" (ie: maintain minimum balances to cover margin).