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- JRowaboat replied Oct 16, 2008
Samuri, have you considered putting your money into a managed account through a forex investment firm?
- JRowaboat replied Oct 13, 2008
I see what you mean now. Their explanation just needs to be revised perhaps.
- JRowaboat replied Oct 11, 2008
jlipi, if your broker has not changed their rolls and "adjusted" their rates, then they simply are taking on some of the risk of your trade. THAT is a risky business decision in itself. Any large broker and legitimate FX institution has adjusted ...
- JRowaboat replied Oct 9, 2008
manfree, dbfx is indeed a market maker. However, contrary to the retail belief, this is not a bad thing. Whether you are trading with a broker who does or doesn't have a dealing desk, there is a market maker on the end of your trading, quoting you a ...
- JRowaboat replied Oct 7, 2008
Volume may or may not have an effect on chart data. If someone inside their network of liquidity providers enters a poor price quote and it gets passed down to them, you can see a huge spike like that.
- JRowaboat replied Oct 7, 2008
Hi Samuri, I suggest you take your money to a high-quality and secure broker such as dbfx. They do not necessarily "play" to the retail trader, but their services are industry-leading(such as Thomson-IFR markets feeds), liqudity is good(no more ...
- JRowaboat replied Oct 3, 2008
jlpi, you make a good point and I would say you're right to stick with your broker at this point if you are happy with them and they haven't changed the swap rates. However, my point is that a broker that isn't following current market and bank ...
- JRowaboat replied Oct 3, 2008
Skyline, all banks have increased their roll rates on most pairs to cover their risk in carrying your trade over... this was passed down to all brokers and then your broker chooses whether or not pass that down to you(if they aren't, then they are ...
- JRowaboat replied Oct 3, 2008
If we continue to see large swings in these markets, you will most likely see brokers increase their margin requirements. 50:1 probably will become a market maximum eventually anyway once regulation is continued to be passed in FOREX markets.
- JRowaboat replied Sep 28, 2008
In this kind of market, it seems that noone's money is safe as huge banks are falling left and right. But, obviously, the chances of a bank like db falling(who has avoided most of the ENORMOUS write downs some of these other banks have had) is far ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 28, 2008
Contrary to popular belief on these forums, dbFX is NOT a white label of FXCM. dbFX simply bought a lisence of the TradingStation platform from FXCM(I'm assuming they also bought a stake in FXCM). db is a multi-BILLION dollar company worldwide... ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 26, 2008
They are a market maker and a fairly big one. Also, don't be fooled with the "no dealing desk" advertisments some retail brokers propose... though it seems like a good idea that your broker isn't a market maker, the fact is that there is a dealing ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 25, 2008
Market is very illiquid right now. Chart spikes like this can be expected especially during low volume times.
- JRowaboat replied Sep 18, 2008
Sorry Trader, the overview is for those who don't know. Just trying to be helpful and informative. Also, most brokers don't work with just one liquidity provider, but the more providers they do have, the more likely their spreads are going to be ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 18, 2008
The change in a broker's spread and roll is directly influenced on what their bank or liquidity provider is charging them. Brokers make fractions of the spread and role you are charged. Basically, they have to increase spreads and rolls based on ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 18, 2008
Haha. Not quite. I trade for a hedge fund.
- JRowaboat replied Sep 18, 2008
To be honest guys, if your broker has not increased their spread, swaps, and even increased their margin requirements, then I'd say you should be concerned about the risk your broker has taken on. I appreciate that FXCM looks to cover themselves ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 18, 2008
Everyone please take note: As current market volatility continues, you will most likely see more and more brokers increase spread, and charge LARGE, negative rolls on both long and short positions on many pairs. Anytime the market is in this kind of ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 18, 2008
Ok everyone... I won't continue to go back and forth with you all. It's pointless to argue... I'm just letting you guys know the facts so that you can further your knowledge. My point of being here is to help and share my thoughts so you all can ...
- JRowaboat replied Sep 18, 2008
Everyone please take note: As current market volatility continues, you will most likely see more and more brokers increase spread, and charge LARGE, negative rolls on both long and short positions on many pairs. Anytime the VIX is above 25-27, ...