We are considering insignia broker to trade FOP (futures options) and their native software is does not have all features we need for options trading so looking for solutions... It seems none of the software either from CQG or Rithmic has direct access to open option chain and trade from there like for example tastytrade or ibkr has So can someone suggest what is the best trading platform that will provide easy access to option chain? also does not cost much on transaction fees or monthly trading platform fees?
I agree that CME Direct has the look and feel I like with RFQ spread requests. The problem is that most FCMs will not allow it for retail accounts as the risk/margin/position management does not make the FCM comfortable. I was told I needed $250k and they still prefer I use other software. Did you try CQG QTrader?
Can you please give more details ...Is this good for individual trader ..I think its only meant for firms?
I think CQG Q trader charge min. 0.25$ per side for transaction fees and there is about 75$ monthly fees correct?
https://www.cmegroup.com/tools-information/quikstrike.html is an options on futures program from CME.