[brownsfan019]

I didn't want to put this in the other post and have it get lost.

Is anyone aware of an FX broker that offers a DOM like what you see in futures? I'm looking for a price ladder function that a standard futures DOM offers.

Thanks!

Good question. I know at one point OEC was offering spot FX using their same OEC Trader platform, but this was over 2 years ago, and has since been discontinued.

That being said, NinjaTrader is available for use with FX brokers. Here's a link with some more info:

http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/ev...ding_Forex.htm

They should have a list of participating brokers available somewhere on their site.

-fs

[brownsfan019]

Nice - Ninja would be perfect as I understand how it works.

Now... looking for a broker that won't stiff you too much... LOL

Not sure I am going to go there, but wanted to see what was out there.

[atto]

Is there a reason you're favoring spot forex as compared to currency futures?

I used to have an article (I can try to find it if you want) going over advantages and disadvantages of both. The futures beat forex in almost every area, from comissions, to spread, to brokers, etc (forex has lower entry costs and can trade exotics).

[brownsfan019]

Originally Posted by atto »

Is there a reason you're favoring spot forex as compared to currency futures?

I used to have an article (I can try to find it if you want) going over advantages and disadvantages of both. The futures beat forex in almost every area, from comissions, to spread, to brokers, etc (forex has lower entry costs and can trade exotics).

Actually atto the volume on the CME futures has me looking elsewhere. I'm a futures trader through and through, so I may just end up back at the CME anyways.

I'm surprised you would look to the wild wild west of spot FX anyway, BF. Stick with what you know well - futures.

The six currency futures with significant daily volume (and action) are:

Euro (6E), Yen (6J), Pound (6B), Swiss (6S), Aussie (6A), Loonie (6C)

[brownsfan019]

Originally Posted by forsearch »

I'm surprised you would look to the wild wild west of spot FX anyway, BF. Stick with what you know well - futures.

The six currency futures with significant daily volume (and action) are:

Euro (6E), Yen (6J), Pound (6B), Swiss (6S), Aussie (6A), Loonie (6C)

To me it seems like the 6E is the only real option when I pull up a DOM. Guess I am too used to the ES.

[BlowFish]

MBT (who bought EFX) offer 'real' spot FX (rather than bucket shop) and IB do now as well (if I understand there blurb correctly). They have an order book DOM type deal.