Recent Content by bobbyzimmy

  1. What is the best instrument for retail fx?

    Thanks for this advice. I hadn't given much thought to it and you're absolutely right that I now take these things for granted. Thanks to all...
    Post by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 20, 2006 in forum: Forex

  2. Where/How to trade in the pit?

    Got it. Do you (or anyone else) have an opinion on whether IB will give me decent execution? Is there somewhere better I should go?
    Post by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 16, 2006 in forum: Commodity Futures

  3. Where/How to trade in the pit?

    Thanks much for replying. I know that it "trades" electronically but I don't see any bid or offer and there is absolutely no volume. I also know...
    Post by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 16, 2006 in forum: Commodity Futures

  4. Where/How to trade in the pit?

    If I want to trade the Oct 07 lean hogs contract which does not trade electronically how do I do it (as a retail investor)? Are there any brokers...
    Thread by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 16, 2006, 16 replies, in forum: Commodity Futures

  5. What is the best instrument for retail fx?

    Thanks much for replying. To answer your questions: my trading capital for f/x is about 100k for now, I am a director at a hedge fund that...
    Post by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 15, 2006 in forum: Forex

  6. What is the best instrument for retail fx?

    Thanks to those who replied. Looks like futures are the way to go. I'd still be glad to hear from anyone who disagrees.
    Post by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 15, 2006 in forum: Forex

  7. What is the best instrument for retail fx?

    Could you explain this to me? Isn't the interest rate differential reflected in the futures curve? A short futures position in the Yen...
    Post by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 14, 2006 in forum: Forex

  8. What is the best instrument for retail fx?

    I'm sure this is an easy question. I've traded plenty of fx for my day job, but I'm wondering what the best way to do it as a retail investor...
    Thread by: bobbyzimmy, Nov 14, 2006, 21 replies, in forum: Forex

  9. Which brokers allow you to peg the bid/ask?

    It seems you are correct. I can't figure out how I missed that. The pegged to market order that I've done before is also only available through...
    Post by: bobbyzimmy, Jun 2, 2006 in forum: Order Execution

  10. Which brokers allow you to peg the bid/ask?

    I'm interested in submitting a buy order (for example) that will submit a limit at whatever the best bid is (peg the bid). I can do something...
    Thread by: bobbyzimmy, Jun 2, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: Order Execution