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Perhaps I should rephrase the question -- are there spread betting firms that are quoting DAX/FTSE/CAC/Bund, etc., before the official exchange open on "reasonable" bid/offer spreads? Thanks in advance. Gerard

Hello, Wondering if members can recommend companies which offer morning calls/per-opening indicative prices of the major European index futures and stocks? For example would like to know how the DAX & Eurostoxx 50 futures are being "called" 10 min before the actual EUREX open if possible...

Best bet is to go with the SGX-DT NIFTY contract. IB offers this product - see symbol NIFTY. It's not that liquid, but unfortunately not too many other choices, unless you're Indian (and therefore can open an account directly with an Indian broker).

Hi, Could you provide me with an indicative range for the cost of a round-trip on the popular "Big 4" products ? I'm sure fees vary depending on deal, relationship with clearer, whether group or individual, etc, etc, but I'm just looking to gauge "fair value" for the following: EUREX: Bund...

Hi All, As a futures trader the DOM/Level 2 screen tends to be completely anonymous, with no indication of who the buyer/seller is. From my understanding a NASDAQ Level 2 screen is completely different in that market maker and ECN bids and offers are fully shown. I was wondering is anyone is...

Hi Masao, Just a few more rants: 1.This strategy has been used consistently by floor traders around the world. It is essentially dependent on low commission structure and being able to see the flow of "paper" or orders coming into the pit. The floor trader soon develops the experience of...

Hi, I am a former floor trader trying to make the transition onto the screen. I have opened an account with Transact futures in Chicago and am provided a nice front end (simple and fast) and a decent commission structure. My basic approach is to scalp for ticks and generally play the...