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  • #2,961
  • Jan 14, 2009 11:11am Jan 14, 2009 11:11am
Quoting jleblang
I see this part of your quote:

“Still no way to submit a demo request, although the request form is there.” [font=Verdana][size=2][color=black]Please see at the bottom and top of that page that it says that you must currently contact MBT University to get a username/password for demo. You can do that by going to the contact page of the website and using the drop-down list of topic and selecting FX Metatrader, or by hitting...
Justin, I used the contact page of the website twice, but haven't received an answer. I don't see a point in engaging in a live chat for such a mundane operation as opening a demo account... Thank you very much, Justin, for your concern, but as I said previously, I'll just wait until things settle down. No hurry. Thanks again, Ilan.
sans peur et sans reproche
  • #2,962
  • Jan 14, 2009 2:08pm Jan 14, 2009 2:08pm
Quoting ilanr
Justin, I used the contact page of the website twice, but haven't received an answer. I don't see a point in engaging in a live chat for such a mundane operation as opening a demo account... Thank you very much, Justin, for your concern, but as I said previously, I'll just wait until things settle down. No hurry. Thanks again, Ilan.
I understand you have used the contact page, but it is important you tell which of the following you selected:
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  • #2,963
  • Jan 14, 2009 2:13pm Jan 14, 2009 2:13pm
Quoting hanz
Justin isn't this http://www.3dforex.com MBTrading Forex ?

that said,MBTrading and MBTrading forex (http://www.3dforex.com) is actually 2 separate companies,that explains why we can't have a global account for forex,futures,stocks and options ?

just curious~
3DFX has nothing to do with the issue of why you can't have a Forex, Options, Equities, Futures account - that in itself is a clearing issue that needs to be overcome prior to allowing you to open just one account for all products.

3DFX is the ECN that routes all MB customer orders to qualified destinations and matches clients off with each other. MB Trading does not own 3DFX.
  • #2,964
  • Jan 14, 2009 8:42pm Jan 14, 2009 8:42pm
Quoting jleblang
3DFX has nothing to do with the issue of why you can't have a Forex, Options, Equities, Futures account - that in itself is a clearing issue that needs to be overcome prior to allowing you to open just one account for all products.

3DFX is the ECN that routes all MB customer orders to qualified destinations and matches clients off with each other. MB Trading does not own 3DFX.
Same owners, no?

http://www.nfa.futures.org/BasicNet/...d=0343046&rn=Y

http://www.nfa.futures.org/BasicNet/...d=0315389&rn=Y
  • #2,965
  • Jan 14, 2009 10:16pm Jan 14, 2009 10:16pm
Hi Justin,
I was wondering if you could provide any insight into what is going on with the new Navigator (and SDK) chart/history functions, this feature has now been non-functional for nearly a week, yet I can't get peep out of support beyond 'technical issues, we are looking into it'. I understand that this is beta software, but it would be nice to at least keep users in the loop.
The breaking of a wave cannot explain the whole sea.
  • #2,966
  • Jan 14, 2009 10:19pm Jan 14, 2009 10:19pm
Looks like MB Trading set this up so that they could have a seperate clearing party?

Maybe they set it up so other smaller FCMs or large ibs that hold themselves out the be Brokers (fast brokers for instance) would consider clearing through them without being directly tied to a well known fcm?

or as a strictly institutional arm?

interesting topic though. they must have done if for a reason.

Justin if you could shed some light on this i would be most interested!
  • #2,967
  • Jan 15, 2009 9:54am Jan 15, 2009 9:54am
Quoting Voldemort
Looks like MB Trading set this up so that they could have a seperate clearing party?

Maybe they set it up so other smaller FCMs or large ibs that hold themselves out the be Brokers (fast brokers for instance) would consider clearing through them without being directly tied to a well known fcm?

or as a strictly institutional arm?

interesting topic though. they must have done if for a reason.

Justin if you could shed some light on this i would be most interested!
Hi Voldemort ~

3DFX has different ownership than that of MB Trading however some of the principals individually have common ownership.

It was created to interface with institutions such as broker/dealers and fcms seeking fast and efficient executions, tight spreads and anonymous trading.
  • #2,968
  • Jan 15, 2009 11:01am Jan 15, 2009 11:01am
Justin,

FYI, MBT is missing the GBPCAD and GBPAUD on the MT4 charts.



Thank you,

profitplay
  • #2,969
  • Jan 15, 2009 11:56am Jan 15, 2009 11:56am
Quoting profitplay
Justin,

FYI, MBT is missing the GBPCAD and GBPAUD on the MT4 charts.



Thank you,

profitplay
Please scroll down, I show both symbols in MT4.
  • #2,970
  • Jan 15, 2009 11:59am Jan 15, 2009 11:59am
Quoting profitplay
Justin,
FYI, MBT is missing the GBPCAD and GBPAUD on the MT4 charts.

Thank you,
profitplay
You may need to open the Market Watch window. Right-Mouse-Click in the Market Watch window and select Show All. You will then see all the pairs available on the server.
  • #2,971
  • Jan 15, 2009 2:46pm Jan 15, 2009 2:46pm
Thanks.
  • #2,972
  • Jan 15, 2009 3:21pm Jan 15, 2009 3:21pm
This Webinar will train you how to integrate NinjaTrader with the MBT Navigator and how your MB Trading account works with this platform. Additionally, there will be training on the basic features of NinjaTrader, and the comparison with aspects of the MBT Navigator.

Jessica from NinjaTrader will be joining us for this presentation.

Tonight: January 15th, 2009 at 9:00 PM EST

Visit: http://mbtrading.com/webinars.aspx to register.
  • #2,973
  • Jan 15, 2009 3:27pm Jan 15, 2009 3:27pm
Justin, Seems I tried NT on MBT demo a while back, and what happened is the demo data was so "off" that it severly messed up my NT quotes database. Is this the way it works? Or is there a solution for the problem? If this is how it works, one can not use your demo on a NT install where real quotes are kept. It would require a separate computer just to test with. Any comments? Thanks, Ken.
  • #2,974
  • Jan 15, 2009 3:29pm Jan 15, 2009 3:29pm
Quoting Kenz987
Justin, Seems I tried NT on MBT demo a while back, and what happened is the demo data was so "off" that it severly messed up my NT quotes database. Is this the way it works? Or is there a solution for the problem? If this is how it works, one can not use your demo on a NT install where real quotes are kept. It would require a separate computer just to test with. Any comments? Thanks, Ken.
Kenz ~

Seems to be working fine now, but you might want to check in with Jessica from NT tonight, she'll have a better idea of a solution or if it is even a problem anymore.
  • #2,975
  • Jan 15, 2009 4:21pm Jan 15, 2009 4:21pm
Hey Guys,

Just wanted to see if anyone has been using the new research tools available for stocks, futures, options and forex found in the Beta version of the Navigator?
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  • #2,976
  • Jan 15, 2009 7:59pm Jan 15, 2009 7:59pm
I have been trading forex for 3 years now and have personally used MT4 platforms for most of the time. I do also trade at MBT but find no automation (ie, EA) as a disadvantage for me.

Last year, I learn of several third party programmers (for fees) converting MT4 EAs into MBT APIs. Interestingly, it proved very expensive and downright "idiotic" to venture in such a path which could easily milked me $500 per "experiment".

MT4 as a platform is great for retail traders and novices alike. But isnt a good choice for scalper traders due to its built-in failures (such as slow execution due mainly on how it's server-client protocol was written).

Today, I received an MBT's MT4 demo account and played with it. I have to say, its still a long way to get it working in ECN environment. I totally could not see how they could come out with L2 Functionality as well as a horde of other features.

Personally, MBT need not venture into offering full MT4! MBT could simply offer a BRIDGE whereby MT4 EA's can directly call DLLs that can communicate with MBT Nav and send/receive commands. I am not talking about EAs sending MT4 comamnds like "OrderSend" or "OrderClose" etc, but rather commands that are using within MBT Nav itself!

SIGH...
  • #2,977
  • Jan 15, 2009 8:24pm Jan 15, 2009 8:24pm
Quoting jleblang
Hey Guys,

Just wanted to see if anyone has been using the new research tools available for stocks, futures, options and forex found in the Beta version of the Navigator?
I tried to find it, right clicked on watch list and did not see anything.
  • #2,978
  • Jan 15, 2009 10:02pm Jan 15, 2009 10:02pm
Quoting steve930
I tried to find it, right clicked on watch list and did not see anything.
Scroll to the bottom of this page http://mbtrading.com/MBTnavigatorDownload.aspx and install the beta version of the Navigator.

Once you have it installed, go to Navigate, Tools, and either choose Research or Morning Notes. The morning notes are great, plus you can watch live TV or previously recorded news from the current day.
  • #2,979
  • Jan 15, 2009 10:03pm Jan 15, 2009 10:03pm
Comms are to high with MB better go to IB or Hotspot you will save 50% on the rate charged.
  • #2,980
  • Jan 15, 2009 10:11pm Jan 15, 2009 10:11pm
Quoting >Apocalypto<
Comms are to high with MB better go to IB or Hotspot you will save 50% on the rate charged.
Used all three. One platform sucks, one has next to no liquidity, one rates too high. I'll take rates too high and hope MB lowers commissions some day.
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