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  1. Why trade FX versus futures exchange?

    RSPhoenix: Your right, what I mean is I never have to think about what contract month offers the most open interest/liquidity.
    Post by: fxtrader, Feb 1, 2004 in forum: Forex

  2. Why trade FX versus futures exchange?

    Just21: I use CMS cause I like their charts, GAIN cause its one key stroke to get in & out(particularly when I'm in a hurry), & Refco cause my...
    Post by: fxtrader, Feb 1, 2004 in forum: Forex

  3. Why trade FX versus futures exchange?

    Andrasnm: Here's a few thoughts for your research which is geared towards retail & institional clients: Why trade foreign exchange vs...
    Post by: fxtrader, Feb 1, 2004 in forum: Forex

  4. Why trade FX versus futures exchange?

    marketsurfer: Here are a few thoughts on were the FCM's are making their money and bear with me because I've never worked for a fx dealer or...
    Post by: fxtrader, Feb 1, 2004 in forum: Forex

  5. CME vs Forex

    York: It depends on what currency pair your going to trade. For me, the CME is cheaper & as liquid for the E/$. But if your looking to trade...
    Post by: fxtrader, Jan 1, 2004 in forum: Forex

  6. marketsurfer trys forex--part 2

    Marketsurfer: The spot guys are always quick to talk about the $1.5 trillion daily volume. However, what they fail to tell you is $1.5...
    Post by: fxtrader, Dec 18, 2003 in forum: Forex

  7. What am I missing?

    Sashe: I left currency futures 3 years ago to trade exclusively in the spot market. Loved it, good intra-day trends, could trade overnight,...
    Post by: fxtrader, Dec 12, 2003 in forum: Forex

  8. Intraday?

    atorchio: GAIN, Refco, CMS & Commerce are all good. Funds segragated, good platform(although CMS has had issues in the recent past i.e....
    Post by: fxtrader, Dec 7, 2003 in forum: Forex

  9. platform with most real-time data

    MFtr: Have only worked with retail spot FCMs & Commerce Bank platforms. I've found GAIN Capital to have the fastest real time platform by...
    Post by: fxtrader, Dec 6, 2003 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  10. Intraday?

    Setharb: My charting software closes the trading day at 5pm EST so for me its the H/L of the last 24 hours ending at 5pm. But my hangup was in...
    Post by: fxtrader, Dec 6, 2003 in forum: Forex

  11. Intraday?

    5o: Last thing, I hope your not paying for the delayed feed cause you can demo a platform with any spot dealer for free. Try Commerce Bank,...
    Post by: fxtrader, Dec 5, 2003 in forum: Forex

  12. Intraday?

    50: When I first started trading spot I did it exclusively intraday. Here are a few signals which work well and should help. 1. Trade the...
    Post by: fxtrader, Dec 5, 2003 in forum: Forex

  13. Best Spot Currency Dealer?

    Frogy: I don't believe GCI is accepting accounts for US residences. You will find better market makers like GAIN, CMS, or REFCO is you do the...
    Post by: fxtrader, Apr 8, 2003 in forum: Forex

  14. Best Spot Currency Dealer?

    Nico: I looked at their site but I didn't demo their system. Their web site doesn't publish spread or leverage info and I didn't contact so I...
    Post by: fxtrader, Mar 17, 2003 in forum: Forex

  15. Best Spot Currency Dealer?

    I've traded with GAIN, MG, & FXCM and CMS. By far CMS has been the best for spread, leverage, paying interest, and no re-quoting. MG & FXCM are...
    Post by: fxtrader, Mar 16, 2003 in forum: Forex