question for experienced 6E traders

Discussion in 'Financial Futures' started by hank1933, Nov 24, 2013.

  1. For "real time" coverage of Spot FX, check out http://www.forexlive.com/ . Former currency desk dealers commenting free of charge almost "live" on FX related news events. Very useful.

    The other useful coverage is 2000 USD more expensive...
     
    #11     Nov 27, 2013
  2. eurusdzn

    eurusdzn

    Fxintruder had a nice journal "Neither Tech or Macro". He was a currencey trader primarly.
    I learned some things from him. He was very thorough and i think one can learn some
    from his process , knowledge and work ethic.
    I have a feeling he was a Market Profile user, but, he never said. He focused a lot on major levels. But then again, who doesnt.
     
    #12     Nov 27, 2013
  3. xandman

    xandman

    Could someone explain why you would trade spot fx vs 6E futures? All I hear is regurgitated explanations from dealers and exchange officials.


    From what I see with closely sized contracts,

    Avg USD/EUR spread is 1.3 and you pay $13 or $26 rt.

    Avg Futures commish is $ 5 or $10 Rt.


    That's is an incredibly big difference in cost if you trade intraday.
     
    #13     Dec 7, 2013
  4. Say you are a piker, and 6E is too much for you.
     
    #14     Dec 7, 2013
  5. Not really, spreads in spot for 1 million(= 8 6E contracts) are usually below 1 pip(point) and commissions are $20 per million USD per side or less (depending on trading activity level).
     
    #15     Dec 7, 2013