I'd be surprised if AMP's oec platform didn't connect to oec's servers. It's easy enough to determine. If you have an AMP demo running post the ip's you're connecting to.
Afraid I know nothing about Amp Futures or their technical setup nor how they utilise OEC s/w...... Given that please beaware that whatever I say below is speculation on my part ..... Yes, i imagine it is possible to use just the OEC s/w on a seperate AMP network infrastructure though - 010Maximus (a previous poster) makes a good point - you shouldfollow up on that It's also possible that if they are using an older version of OEC s/w (say several versions older than the present OEC version) then AMP users may not have had any (fewer) s/w bugs than OEC users have had with the most recent version.... Basically, if you want to find out about AMP & OEC s/w best to talk to one of their customers who uses AMP & OECs/w. Ask AMP if they are prepared to provide a reference client that you can speak to...........
I can't imagine that OEC through Cannon or Amp is going to be seperated from OEC infastructure. I have traded with all of the major futures platforms and they are all connected to both the broker and the developers infastructure. This includes TransAct, X Trader, Ninja with Zen and TT. The cost alone to build your own seperate network infastructure would prevent a broker from doing so IMO.
Good point jim, but I already confirmed with a rep that Amp OEC customers should experience the same problems as OEC's direct customers.
You're right dan. Amp confirmed that it's not separate - but an OEC rep told me that all they do is license the software to the IB (implying that there might be different technology behind it).
with amp, i was told its thru oec directly. however ninja with zen-fire thru dorman with amp or other brokers can be a good option at this time for you.
Is there a good UK brokerage firm that will allow me to trade ES and DAX and use these platforms or AT? I would also like to diversify a bit away from US firms at the moment. If the CME is in the US, will a UK firm have US based servers or a US branch to minimize latency? I just want to be under a UK umbrella with all the crap that's going on right now.
» $10,000 minimum account size and $5000 for qualified accounts http://www.cannontrading.com/services/international.php Openecry -5000$ www.ampfutures.com 2000$ Author is non USA .Better to have 3 accounts by 3 brokers with 3 clearing house ,each with 2000$ as one with 6000$
As a new OEC customer, I traded the FOMC today @ OEC for the first time and it performed flawlessly.....it was the best FOMC trading session I've ever had, the charts were current, my fills were prompt, and compared to where I used to trade futures, I was more than a little pleased!