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Currently Use: MB Trading and their MBT Desktop Pro platform to swing-trade small-caps and occasionally day-trade 3x ETF. Satisfied customer.
Why New Broker? I used to day-trade futures on MBT, but stopped when they segregated futures and equities accounts, and was too lazy to fund a separate futures account via check/wire since I only traded once or twice a week. I settled for trading the 3x Bear ETF. But now I'm looking to get back into trading futures, but I:
a) Don't want to keep all my money at MBT anymore. I want to diversify my money with another broker.
b) MBT no longer offers trading for Russell e-mini, and I would like to have access to it (I normally trade YM & TF).
c) MBT's data feed is only fair, and I'd like to explore better options.
What are my needs? My needs are relatively simple:
1) Good-looking, user-friendly candlestick charts with line tools. Do not require any studies, indicators, backtesting, scanners. The closer it looks or feels to eSignal or MBT Desktop Pro, the better. I prefer something that's user-friendly out-of-the-box like those two rather than something like Sierra Chart, which while extremely customizable, I got a headache trying to make it look and operate similar to my old platforms. Going to try out NinjaTrader tonight.
2) I don't do any special orders (OCO), just basic market, limit, stop market/limit orders. Don't need Market Depth, Level 1 is sufficient. My system is based off entering at the end of 2-min, 3-min, 5-min bars, so in terms of data feed, just need something that's fast and accurate, but I'm not following tick-by-tick.
3) With MBT, I would get the platform and data for free. Commissions would be $2.01/side for YM. I'm not a stickler for commissions, since I would only be trading once or twice a week (3-10 contracts) each trade.
Bottom line is that I just need a simple, low-cost solution where I can place 6 candlestick charts (2, 3, 5 min intervals) - with diagonal and horizontal lines - on my screens, with a couple of order entry windows for YM and TF, similar commissions (don't mind if slightly higher), and a fast/accurate/reliable data feed.
Any suggestions? I've looked into Minus/Ninja for their free Direct platform.
Can you help answer these questions from other members on NexusFi?
If you are looking for execution only, and low cost platform, try R-Trader Pro.
Matt
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
1 800 771 6748 local 561 367 8686 email [email protected]
Going to try out NinjaTrader tonight. Can't wait! if it works out, I can open an account with Mirus and use the free Direct version, and trade TF for $4.20 plus the $0.30 for Rithmic.
Correct, on the pricing. But we could absorb some of the platform cost in the near future.
Matt
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
1 800 771 6748 local 561 367 8686 email [email protected]