Anybody using Tradestation Securities?

Discussion in 'Retail Brokers' started by xandman, Aug 30, 2014.

  1. xandman

    xandman

    I would like to hear about your personal evaluation of this broker.

    The commission structure is a big argument. However, I think they still provide a lot of value regarding:

    Platform Functionality
    Superior Data for backtesting
    Developer Community and support from top educators/thinkers in the business

    Additionally, using Owndata or RT soft to bridge your IBKR account is a method mentioned before, but not suitable for HFT (obviously). But before you poo-pooh it's quantitative capabilities, know that Baruch and Carnegie Mellon are academic partners.
     
    Last edited: Aug 30, 2014
  2. Redneck

    Redneck

    Pros

    Reliability / stability – excellent

    Execution / execution time – excellent

    Access to account / ability to withdraw money – excellent

    Fee structure – no complaints


    Cons

    Draw a TL..., or TLs on a bigger TF chart – then reduce the TF - the TL(s) will transfer to the smaller TF - (this is actually my biggest irritant/ complaint)

    After 9.0 – according to the TS Techs…, later releases do not support mobile trading – I can’t confirm because I am using 9.0 and refuse to load the later releases


    Overall – very satisfied


    RN