Futures simulator

[Annaa]

Hello
I want to trade the e-minis s&p on a simulator, where can I finde the platform? I want level 2 also. is strategy runner the only provider?

Thanks

 

[Directional]

take a look at www.tradingsimulation.com for starters.

also, if you check out Global Futures and PFG best, they all offer free trial access to live simulated futures data and execution platform.

If you already have an Interactive Brokers account, you can use Ninja Trader for free in simulation mode using the IB data feed to provide market depth data.

Lastly, I beleive Velocity Futures offer simulator access to X_Trader for $50 a month.

 

[charliechan]

most brokers will offer free sims for a limited time. go round the houses.

 

[Annaa]

Thanks, I want to use it for about 6 months..learning how to trade.
I have been spoken to global futures,´and they told me that they will send me the demo for the strategy runner..but that was for several days ago and I did not get anything, but I think X-trader is better..but didnt finde if they have a simulator?

I am interested in X-trader, do they provide market depth, volume? do Velocity Futures still have this offer?
The simulator dont have charts.
Thanks

 

[blackcab]

If you want a simulator that gives you a realtime chart of the futures (not cash) index, and a simulated order entry screen that lets you buy/sell against exactly the prices on the chart, then as far as I know there isn't one. Perhaps the time-limited demos from Saxo, GNI etc. might do that but I'd assume they're not realtime.

 

[Directional]

http://www.velocityfutures.com/tt-simulator.html
its $50 a month though, but it is an excellent simulator - even down to reasonably accurate calculations of how much has to trade at your price on the future before you get your fill.

The cheapest solution for live futures prices and charts is to open an IB account, as described here:
http://www.day-trading-resources.com/simulated_trading.htm