customary commission rates as a trader in a firm

Discussion in 'Prop Firms' started by cohvi, May 29, 2006.

  1. cohvi

    cohvi

    Hi,

    What is the common commission paid by the trader in a traders firm for futures on indices?
    As oppose to the regular private commission of 5$-10$ per round trade.

    I'm asking this because I'm developing a fast trading system for trading futures, but the normal commissions will kill me.

    Hope you understand my question.
    Thanx.
     
  2. Cut it in half...
     
  3. cohvi

    cohvi

    Cut which in half:
    10/2 = 5$
    5/2 = 2.5$
    Which of the above for round trade (enter+exit)?
    I thought something more like 1-2$
    ?
     
  4. exactley... $2.50-5.00 RT according to your volume...


     
  5. cohvi

    cohvi

    A big trading house can only give his brokers 2.5$?
    It sounds a lot.
     
  6. u shud be able to negotiate $1 or less rates, dependin' on volumes--check global futs for a start.
     
  7. cohvi

    cohvi

    Now youre talking.

    Last nage -
    the volume is about 150 lots per day (round trades), so I'm guessing 1$ is ok.
     
  8. not sure it is enough, i think u need to trade 300-500k lots a month to get that rate. i suggest u to check anyways--go to global website or get in touch with gioacchino: he's a sponsor here...add him to your buddy list and from there u can send him a pm or go the website get the tel number and get in touch with 'em directly.

    disclaimer: this is not an endorsement to join any broker...there are many out there that offer good deals; use the search function and make up your mind.
     
  9. cohvi

    cohvi

    Thanx.
     
  10. Lorenzo

    Lorenzo

    #10     May 29, 2006