Thanks for the two suggestions. I bookmarked the MB website for future study. They look like a great possibility. It appears they make up for their low commissions by charging quite a bit for their Futures and Comex data feeds. I figure one way or the other you're going to pay for the information so it's not a big deal.
Regarding IB. I spent some time on their website and tried out the demo version of their trader workstation. So far I am very disappointed. The fact they use a java based platform leads me to discount them right off the bat. I had problems with their demo locking up when trying to open a chart. I spent about 45 minutes trying to open up a basic chart and it just kept crashing. I suppose the only saving grace for IB is the fact they interface with QT and AB quite readily. Although I am concerned their java based platform will cause issues with the interfaces. I will set aside some time for further testing to see if things work smoothly. Pete :-) --- In [email protected], "lou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I would second the recommendation for IB Brokers but recently recommended MB > Trading to my daughter : > > http://www.mbtrading.com/partnerQT.asp > > They have a low cost data feed via Quote Tracker and I believe also meet > your other requirements. > > lou howard > ==================================================== > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Pete" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:16 AM > Subject: [amibroker] Opinion Poll: Who do you trade with? Why? > > > > I've been with Scottrade for several years and now that I've become > > more educated about the different types of markets out there to trade > > in I have realized Scottrade does not offer much. Just low commissions > > and a nice, user friendly trading platform. > > > > It would also be great if you were willing to share the name of the > > brokerage but I understand privacy is top priority. But that's the > > whole point here. I'm trying to save time searching for the one with > > the features I want. I'm hoping you all can provide some helpful > > advise by describing what features you find most important and why. > > > > Here are some thoughts I've been tossing around as features I would > > like to see in a single brokerage: > > 1. Reasonable commission structure > > 2. Trading available on Forex, Commodities, Equities, and Options > > 3. Ability to trade on Asian and European markets > > 4. RT Data feed which can be easily linked to Amibroker > > 5. Reasonably priced RT streaming quotes and charts available for > > smart phone/Pocket PC's. > > > > Thanks for taking the time. Looking forward your responses. > > > > Pete :-) > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > 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 NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check DEVLOG: > > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/ > > > > For other support material please check also: > > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
