Online Brokers for Commodities

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by PatrickQ, May 22, 2001.

  1. PatrickQ

    PatrickQ

    Just joined the group per recommendation of Robert Tharp (being that I just moved into his condo in the San Diego area and will be trading with him)and the question I have is for those that trade, at times commodities and other futures instruments like beans, corn, wheat, curriencies, treasuries, etc.

    Q: Does anyone have a good online brokerage that they like and has cheaper commission costs than Lind-Waldock? Thanks for any and all input!
     
    #1     May 22, 2001
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  2. zboy2854A

    zboy2854A

    #2     May 22, 2001
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  3. JayS

    JayS

    zboy2854A,

    I don't think IB offers commodities, only financial & index futures. <b>I could be wrong.</b>


    harmonicpatrick,

    When it come's to commodities and most futures, cheaper is not always better IMHO. Most trading is done in the pits, aside from the e-mini's, some currency, and the treasuries that trade on A/C/E. I've found that online trading with most commodity/futures brokers is inferior to a good discount trading desk. I personally have online access to keep track of my acct but trade through a broker.

    Jay

     
    #3     May 22, 2001
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  4. PatrickQ

    PatrickQ

    zboy2854A, Jay

    I know who drinks the coffee as the response times were very quick. Yes. IB does not offer commodities, only financial & index futures.

    You got it. Cheaper is not always better, yet I have had good results w/ Lind trading online and Jay you nailed it, online access to keep track of the account is key - I have the order desk on the mobile ready and use online approx. one-quarter of the time.

    I am discount w/ Lind, yet I was just "fishing" for input as to a discount company that has a solid online program and order desk that is cheaper than Lind and that others have and would recommend!

    Cheers.
    Patrick
     
    #4     May 22, 2001
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  5. elon

    elon

    We offer different platforms including 24 hour access to ALL markets that you mentioned.

    PS

    There is always a real person to speak to in case you need to.
     
    #5     Jun 13, 2001
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  6. Cdntrader

    Cdntrader

    any of these platforms? IB TWS, Pats J Trader, Trading Tech.?

    THanks
     
    #6     Jun 13, 2001
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  7. elon

    elon

    PATS, jtrader (good for minis only)
    LEO for all contracts + web based platform.

    Basically we big enough and have been around long enough to work witha few clearing firms to match your needs with the best system.

    Thanks.
     
    #7     Jun 13, 2001
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