Are you using them currently? I've had some problems with Man's PATS in the past (but it was a couple of years ago). I haven't kept up with PATS updates etc, so I'd like to ask those who are using it: does the back-end/API remain the same (last couple of years) and they upgrade the Java-based front-end (for order entry/DOME etc) ? I didn't like their order entry interface very much (plus I'd like to use bracket orders etc). Any recommendations on PATS front-ends? I know about NinjaTrader and TradeMaven, any others ?
I don't use mann anymore but it wasn't because of J trader, it was because of the rates. J trader worked very well for me there. I just left 3 months ago. I now use CQG through Pro Active futures and its just as good if not better, + better rates.
I think there is a simple explanation based on true facts: Elocal use to be on the Patsystems customer list a while ago.... That was a clear proof that they had a Patsystem infrastructure... As I checked today they're not anyomre listed there... http://www.patsystems.com/OurClients/index.cfm?fuseaction=OurClients&ALPHABET=AtoM So, stop fighting because I think all you guys are right. They use to have theyr own infrastrucutre while they were cleraing to RCG, now they could have dismissed it or just sold to RCG?
But Jeff Ganis told Nickbarings that they do have PATS servers. Why would he lie? Do you realize who he is? LOL
Honestly I don't know how is NickBarings as well as Jeff Ganis. I just wrote down my experience based on the fact that I often visit Pats- website... Anyway Nickb. wrote about a visit to elocal and chat 3 years ago... Elocal was listed on patsystem until six months ago for sure... I am sure they use to have....but more likely not anymore BTW.... Do you realize who I am? Yose