Swift Trade Canada/Hong Kong

Discussion in 'Professional Trading' started by kwancy, May 3, 2006.

  1. mishwar

    mishwar

    Another thing i noticed, back here we calculate trading net as a percentage of the total volume traded. We are allowed 100 shares or $ 9900 at swift.

    why is the expense showing as high as $ 925 per $ 10 000 000 traded volume ? i thot swift shud be able to provide low expenses trading. probably $ 100-$200 per $ 10 000 000 traded ?

    Does it get better by increasing the lot size, say to 1000 per trade ? Pl help me understand. i have no questions on trading systems or how to trade. but these things are new to me.

    thanks
    m
     
    #131     Sep 19, 2006
  2. Im sure the branch manager has outlined fees to you.

    Gateways, SEC, NASD ACT Fee, Commission, you really should memorize that stuff its just simple numbers.

    Ask your BM for a printout, we got an excel sheet with gateways and a binder with other info (SEC, ACT, Commisions) when we started.
     
    #132     Sep 19, 2006
  3. mishwar

    mishwar

    forgive my ignorance of US fee requirements, but I was told a $ 25 000 deposit is required to qualify as a day trader, which i presume I am since I plan to make at least 30-50 trades a day in futures.

    thanks
    m
     
    #133     Sep 20, 2006
  4. mishwar

    mishwar

    Does anyone else here trade $ 9900 BP and $ 50 shut down ?
    What are your experiences ?
    The best performers in many branches dont cross $ 500 per month net. Any feedback ?

    Thanks in advance
    m
     
    #134     Sep 20, 2006
  5. Trust me the chinese branches arent stuck with just 9900 BP per trader, mishwar has zero clue what he is talking about, we all know that no one would make any/enough coin to survive if they were only given 9900 BP. They also arent going to start this "expert" any higher until he proves himself.
     
    #135     Sep 20, 2006
  6. You don't need 25k to day trade futures. It is only needed for US stocks and stock options.

    Probably the best way to think about it is the 25k pattern day trade rule applies only to SEC regulated products.
     
    #136     Sep 20, 2006
  7. mishwar

    mishwar

    Wrong on two counts:

    1) I dont remember having claimed to be an expert, even though I may be one, but in any case there is no end to learning. I for one, don't believe and dont like the "expert" thingie

    2) You can have another zero. I have not zero but one zero zero thats 100% clue. You will soon hear about this. Trust me.

    Thanks
    m
     
    #137     Sep 20, 2006
  8. mishwar

    mishwar

    Thanks a lot zf trader. I'll seriously think about it. The only BIG concern is connectivity with open positions.

    regards
    m
     
    #138     Sep 20, 2006
  9. yes you are right you will never get over 9900 BP at swift, so please dont even bother trying to trade with them. 9900 with a 10% payout sucks for such an allstar.:p
     
    #139     Sep 20, 2006
  10. mishwar

    mishwar

    :D

    enjoy yourself. im thrilled at getting the opportunity with 9900 BP and 10 % after $ 2000 net :D . u have no idea how long ive been waiting for this.like i said, beggars cant be choosers.

    yes, i know u guys get 35 % min payout and any amount of BP.

    bless u
    :D :cool:
     
    #140     Sep 20, 2006