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| Platform |
Transact AT |
PFG Best |
Alaron Strategy Runner |
Open E-Cry |
MF Global ManXpress |
CQG Trader |
| Futures |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Free Demo Account |
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| Screenshots and tutorials |
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| Options |
No |
Limited |
No |
Yes (via web interface) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Spreads |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Open out cry markets |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Charts |
Yes (add on) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Technical Indicators |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Intermediate |
Basic |
No |
| Contingent Orders |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Basic |
Yes |
| Automated Trading |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Market Depth |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Web-based or software |
Software |
Software |
Software |
Software |
Both |
Both |
| Works on Macs |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Day-trading Margins |
20% |
20% |
25% |
25% |
50% of overnight |
50% |
| Monthly fee |
None ($25 for charts) |
None |
$250 (for Lite users) |
None |
No |
$29 |
| Most suited for |
Electronic day traders who needs charts, trailing stops, automated strategies and more. Experienced users to advanced. |
Day traders and position traders working mostly with futures. Simple, powerful software. |
Electronic day traders who needs charts, trailing stops, automated strategies and more. Experienced users to advanced. |
Day-traders who need contingent orders. Simple, powerful software. Electronic and open out-cry markets. |
Traders who trade across the board. From options to spreads, electronic markets and open out cry markets. Beginners and above. |
Day-traders who need contingent orders. Simple, powerful software. Beginners and above. Users who need access from a web application. |
Other platforms available on demand include: XTrader, Ninja Trader, CQG Professional.
