I saw the link and sent a quick mail this morning and received a replay back in less than an hour (inserted below). This pretty much confirms that...
No doubt banks would love to see exchanges dry up because regulated derivatives are probably lower margin due to their transparency. By default...
Nice links - Thanks for posting them. I can't add a lot here, except I read somewhere that accounts transferred via CME were moving with 75% of...
The CFTC provides the following on their website regarding segregation of customer funds: In this case, I think cash is being constrained...
A recent DealBreaker article (old news at this point) does have some interesting links that provide drill down into the question of permitted...
Exactly - If they don't get this right the implications are huge. Moving open positions was clearly job one. But stranding accounts that were flat...
Yeah after last week I guess we now have to be alert for brokers experiencing 'fast market conditions' in their corporate positions. Except there...
The exchange / clearing house model is the central basis for the participation of small spec's in futures markets. Segregation / Protection of...
Matcha - Fantastic goals - A great definition of CP :) I'm impressed with your flexibility and adaptability to market conditions. Based on my...
Here's a brief lesson courtesy of the CME's which references many elements involved, but clearly not all. OIL has a lot of "moving" parts - Just...
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Gents - Ran across the following study (commissioned by CME) dated Jan 2010. I'm not finished reading but it clearly paints a good historical...
bone & local: Thanks for your replies. I honestly expected both of you to disagree on COT. I can appreciate both perspectives and will work this...
Good Thread - Fisher v.s. the talking heads spewing the same coolaide. Fisher doesn't have the conviction / concern of Kramer. Fisher makes...
LMAO - Discount Window for Luxury Automobiles +1 Don't worry your retirement fund is inflation hedging with CL so there will always be plenty of...
KINGOFSHORTS - How about filling in a few economic details here to convince the rest of us to buy RB11N....
The yea / nay candle debate is interesting - Good Points for sure. Ya can't argue with taking home some winners. Gotta love that winrate :D In my...
Good summation on the CL Spread thread. I bought one book on spreads years ago - It pretty much put me to sleep. But I do believe they play a much...
Great Thread Ladies & Gents :D Working to digest details - Here are some questions for any / all - If you have some time to respond 1. Do...
I just worked my way through the "CL Spreads" thread and saw your posts there. For sure a wealth of good information from folks who understand...
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