Point value for NQ is $20.00 - (Tick value = $5.00). IB commissions are $2.40
----- Original Message ----- From: emp62 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, July 21, 2006 3:11 am Subject: [amibroker] trading futures To: [email protected] > hi, > > am am testing some systems on futures (have experience with stocks > only) and I want to check if my settings are set up properly for > trading NQ E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures at Interactive Brokers. > > For trading 10 contracts I add into my system: > > NumContracts = 10; > PositionSize = NumContracts * MarginDeposit; > > Further: > > tick size = 0.25 > Point value = 12.5$ / 0.25 = 50 > > Margin deposit ?? Do I need to get this number from IB? I find a > list here: > > http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/trading/marginRequirements/margin_ amer.php > > what do I use? 1500? > > Commision I use 1.65$ per contract. > > if somebody could check the setup I would appreciate, > > thanks, Ed ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/TISQkA/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/GHeqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com For other support material please check also: http://www.amibroker.com/support.html Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
