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Also: in the UK at least, IB doesn't let you charge sub accounts.

That was meant as a joke. Or rather: it will take me only ten minutes to create a system that has those returns in backtests by optimising 10-20 parameters, but I can guarantee you with 100% certainty that this over-optimised system will not create any value going forward. We're on the same...

Everything is possible in an over-optimised backtest....

There are broadly speaking 3 choices: 1) Arcades like Schneider Trading Associates, Marex Spectron, Xconnect, etc, which will provide you with exchange connectivity and leverage (depending on your success) as long as you bring your own money along. 2) Firms like Tower Trading or Met Trader...

I don't know what's more impressive: these guys seemingly still being around or the fact that their disclaimer still has all these typos....

IB F&F is certainly attractive, but does have a few disadvantages: - Technically, I'd be managing other people's money (unless they are immediate family, it legally makes no difference if they are friends or complete strangers). Hence, this might be a grey area if I don't charge them, but...

Hi, I would actually like to add my questions to this thread rather than starting a new one: Given the above suggestion of the IB Friends & Family account, would anyone know what the FCA would have to say about this? Or is this normally too small for the FCA to worry about as long as none of...

Hey, sadly, whilst it might not be cerebral, it certainly isn't easy... generally, in my view, it's best to play to your strengths, which might be more on the cerebral side, whatever the hell that means. S

Hmmm, that's a bit extreme - surely there's nothing wrong with backtesting as long as you keep an adequate out of sample period for testing purposes? Sorry, just flicked through this thread and thought I'd comment. Was kind of hoping for more updates on this, as I definitely won't fork out any...

That's what I thought. Thanks.

Hi, I was under the impression that trading might resume earlier, if (and I guess that's a big if) prices would go above the limit again, ie above 855. Is that correct? Also, is anyone aware of any indicators as to where the S&P would be if it were still trading? Cheers S

Ok thanks - it's just that these days it's probably advisable to keep an eye out for stuff like that.

I know there are developers for STS in Schneider, but getting access to the API is a different matter from what I've heard. Any experience? Also, what about the API offered by TT?

Just to be absolutely clear about this: I have heard exactly what I've said earlier, so I don't mean to start unhelpful rumours or pretend I know more about it than I do. For all I know, he resigned because he really did want to spend more time with his family (or more time with a job that paid...

Hi, one of the MD's of STA has resigned on Friday and obviously STA got a fair bit of exposure to MF Global as well as the trading risk they are exposed to from their prop traders. Anyone heard anything about this? S