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Trading: The one I'm creating in the present....Index Futures mini/micro, ZF
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I fill it odd that more brokers don't have more secure technology like two step authentication, but just a simple password like a free email account might have.
Where a lot of money is on deposit (>$100k) I think it makes sense to secure it well. Big part of the reason I like IB, they get that.
Ron
...My calamity is My providence, outwardly it is fire and vengeance, but inwardly it is light and mercy...
The steed of this Valley is pain; and if there be no pain this journey will never end.
Buy Low And Sell High (read left to right or right to left....lol)
Yeah, I'm in the same boat--originally signed up with IB for their tight spreads and the 2-step authentication but now it looks like the only options are Forex dealers with horrific spreads and potentially less secure accounts....
I'm still searching for something comparable, but right now it looks like the options are limited--here's the list I've compiled so far:
Trading: The one I'm creating in the present....Index Futures mini/micro, ZF
Posts: 2,311 since Nov 2011
Thanks Given: 7,341
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After I spoke to FXCM the other day about opening an account they keep calling me. I inquired about 2 step authentication and they don't have it either. I asked the guy to bring it up in their next meeting....lol.
When I login to TWS I can still get all the FX quotes. I have not tried to place an order only because I have had zero time, but I will soon. Plus, IB's website has not changed even a little bit regarding FX trading so I'm confused. But I'm sure it's just my wishful thinking.....lol.... Once I place a limit I'm sure it will be rejected based on account size.
I have 2 step authentication with Amazon Photos and with their Alexa app yet I can't open a FX trading account with a big chunk of change with 2 step..... This industry is way behind the curve....IMHO.
Ron
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...My calamity is My providence, outwardly it is fire and vengeance, but inwardly it is light and mercy...
The steed of this Valley is pain; and if there be no pain this journey will never end.
Buy Low And Sell High (read left to right or right to left....lol)
Yeah, they're still giving me the quotes and letting me trade FX, but I suspect they'll be flashing warnings at me soon when I try to place another order.....
CQG FX as a trading platform. This is basically Q Trader for free and works as an ECN model.
As far as I know they are also adding the ability ti open multiple charts. They charge $70 per million.
We offer it via Optimus FX and DirectFX (non usa only)
Thanks,
Matt Z
Optimus FX
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I am sorry if I was not clear. Optimus FX offer CQG FX via DirectFX which is registered in Australia.
DirectFX does not accept any US residents, but most other countries: Canada, Europe, Asia, Etc.
As far as I know, Oanda offers CQG FX as well, so you may be lucky there.
When I started doing research about FX platforms, I was a bit surprised that most use MT4.
Look at CQG FX, CTrader and others that simply beat MT4 hands down and they are FREE.
The key of course is to find also those who offer true ECN models. In my opinion IB was one.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Matt Z
Optimus FX
Optimus Futures
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As far as i know this affects US based customers only because IB is also a broker-dealer.
This will not affect their futures traders.
Thanks,
Matt Z
Optimus FX
Optimus Futures
There is a substantial risk of loss in Futures and Forex trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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]