Hi, I use RTrader Pro for viewing various reports. I trade multiple different brokers and currently login to each one separately. Is there a way to login to multiple brokers simultaneously within a single RTrader Pro instance? This would be for viewing reports, not for trading. thanks! 3 posts - 2 participants Read full topic ..read more

At Optimus Futures, we’ve noticed that some of our traders experience order rejections when placing trades. To help our traders navigate this issue, we want to shed light on how open orders, whether limit or stop orders, can impact margin requirements and potentially lead to rejections In this article, we’ll use the Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures contract (MES) as an example to explore the mechanics of margin calculations, discuss how different types of open orders affect available margin, and provide practical tips for managing your positions to minimize the risk of rejection. Let’s conside ..read more

As a broker, we are often asked by clients about the maximum number of sub-accounts they can create to trade with their own money, similar to the structure used by prop firms. This is a common question we receive from traders who are looking to set up multiple accounts for their personal trading activities. Here are the factors we take into account: When clients ask about the maximum number of sub-accounts they can create for personal trading, similar to prop firm structures, we consider several key factors in our response: Trading Method Consistency: We assess whether all the sub-accounts w ..read more

We are asked: What are your margin requirements for US equity futures during major economic news releases like CPI and FOMC today? Does your day trading margins still apply during these times or do you have other margins in place? In response to the question about margin requirements during major economic events, the four key news releases that could potentially trigger increased margins are: FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) Announcements: These statements provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions and economic projections, which can significantly impact market ..read more

One of the most common questions potential clients ask is, “What are your commissions?” While it’s essential to consider commissions when choosing a broker, it’s equally important to understand the total costs involved in futures trading. Commissions are just one piece of the puzzle. For most liquid contracts on the CME, exchange fees will likely make up the majority of your trading costs. It’s crucial to familiarize yourself with these fees, as well as any additional charges such as processing fees, connectivity fees, and platform fees. To make an informed decision, request a breakdown of eac ..read more

I have a Rithmic and Ninjatrader account with Apex. Logged in many times with no issue but today neither of them opened. I’ve restarted my computer and reinstalled the apps, and still nothing. Bellow I attached a ss with what the rithmic app getts stuck on when trying to open it. 3 posts - 2 participants Read full topic ..read more

Let’s break down the difference between day trading margins and maintenance margins in a simple way. Day Trading Margins: Set by your broker (like Optimus Futures) Apply during specific hours (for Optimus, it’s 6PM EDT/5PM CST until 4:45PM the next day) If you don’t close your position before the end of the day trading hours, you might face liquidations and the associated fees Maintenance Margins: These apply if you want to hold your position overnight (past 6PM EDT/5PM CST) To hold overnight, you need to have enough funds to cover the initial margin Initial margin is calculated as maintena ..read more

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My account was auto liquidated; do I need to reset anything when I deposit more funds? 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic ..read more

Hello, I currently use Rithmic. I trade ZN on the DOM on the Atas platform I often notice that the data tells me that I am 1st in the queue, but in around 95% of cases, so almost all the time, when there are market orders while I am 1st in the queue position, I’m not executed. It takes between 100 and 200 market orders, sometimes many more, before being executed on entry, and it’s the same on exit. So my question is how is the queue calculated? Rithmic is an MBO flow, how is it possible to have a bad estimate of our position in the queue? Thanks for reading, hoping to get an answer Have a good ..read more