Do you have options/futures enabled on your account? I wonder if they're limiting the available tools per account type. Maybe they see ToS as unnecessary for stock traders? (pure conjecture on my part).
Sure do. I was using the desktop platform as of 6 months ago..... is it still downloadable on the TOS website I wonder ?
Barrons coverage of the TD/ToS integration - http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052702303545104576524570860463438.html
So what are most other TOS users planning on doing? 1. Move to another broker like IB and keep a small account at TOS for risk analysis? 2. If not IB, who else is a realistic option? 3. If moving, what risk analysis software do you plan to use that is equivalent to TOS?
I am considering OptionsExpress. Still haven't made up my mind though. In the meantime, still trading with TOS, but not very happy anymore.
That's exactly what I did. I needed lower commissions, a platform with an API, and a platform with no data delays. Kept TOS strictly for the options analytics.
Good idea. I'm thinking about that too. Was looking into options on futures and only OX has that. TOS doesn't even have more than a handful of those kind of options while OX has a full asset class of futures options. And now that TOS is really TD Ameritrade, not sure how the futures will be supported in the future. So far heard that Penson financial services will still support TOS futures/forex trading for now.
You are kidding right? Optionsxpress charges $12.99 to do a futures options contract. The futures options all have different fees, but a normal price is $2 to $3 at most.