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  • #1
  • First Post: May 14, 2010 12:01pm May 14, 2010 12:01pm
Who here trades on a Web Based platform ?

I'm a Mac guy and was debating going to a web based platform so I don't have to keep Parallels and Windows XP running all the time as it slows the machine down, especially when running iTunes or Photoshop/Final Cut.

Currently trade MT4 with IBFX / FXCM.
Only an IBFX mini account at the moment.

Basically I'm looking for a recommendation for a broker with Web Based trading platform.
Needs to have some indicators available.
EMA, SMA, MACD for sure, as that's the majority of my system.
RSI or Stoch would be a bonus.

Been trying GFTforex this week. Their Dealbook Web is ok. You can use up to 5 indicators so it's a bit limited but works.

Anyone with any thoughts, I'd love your input !

Thanks,

Kurt
  • #2
  • May 14, 2010 12:15pm May 14, 2010 12:15pm
have you considered setting up a vps to trade from instead?
BarrySDCA Commercial Network Services
  • #3
  • May 14, 2010 8:14pm May 14, 2010 8:14pm
What is a VPS set up ?????
  • #4
  • May 14, 2010 8:23pm May 14, 2010 8:23pm
think of it as a hosted windows system for you to run your MT4 terminals in. this is from our site. "Virtual Desktop" is just our special VPS configuration for desktop usage. read it as the same thing for this purpose.

Virtual Desktops are Microsoft Windows virtual environments, hosted in a datacenter and always on to faithfully run your software. Virtual Desktops keep running, even if you lose your Internet connection or run out of battery. The Internet speed to your virtual desktop is always fast, regardless of your own connection speed.
BarrySDCA Commercial Network Services
  • #5
  • May 14, 2010 8:36pm May 14, 2010 8:36pm
so how do I then view/use this desktop on my Macbook Pro ?
  • #6
  • May 15, 2010 2:20am May 15, 2010 2:20am
you would use VNC on the mac to login to the remote windows desktop. It puts the windows desktop on your PC and your applications keep running when you disconnect. there is an added bonus in that the VPS can be very close to your broker so your latency is much less too.

there is also a java web applet you can use to login from a web browser. that is vnc too actually only you don't need to install anything.

this thread is getting dangerously close to a sales thread given my relationship to CNS so PM me and I'll give you more details if you are interested.
BarrySDCA Commercial Network Services
  • #7
  • May 15, 2010 2:53am May 15, 2010 2:53am
it's all good.
You're explaining something to me that I don't know about.
Knowledge is good !

thanks. we'll talk. Have a great weekend.
  • #8
  • May 15, 2010 6:41am May 15, 2010 6:41am
How much does it cost?
  • #9
  • Edited 9:06am May 15, 2010 8:59am | Edited 9:06am
around 30$ a month.

Just like anything else there are some services that are good an some that aren't.. I am sure you can find a service for less than this, I saw one for like 16.95 a month.. but I would read deeper than just the price...

google : commercialnetworkservices.com

click on the Traders Desktop link

they seem to be considered one of the best.. I am currently researching these and about to start using one.

p.s. I see that Barry from CNS already has posted above... just from my research, you can find a cheaper provider, but they are in the ballpark and from what I can gather are probably one of, if not, the best in the business..
  • #10
  • May 15, 2010 10:25am May 15, 2010 10:25am
It seems like your best bet is Oanda.
Works great on Macs out of the box.
That said, I would not recommend at all using final cut and photoshop
on the same machine while trading.
iTunes should be no problem.
  • #11
  • May 15, 2010 10:47am May 15, 2010 10:47am
Quoting pescador
It seems like your best bet is Oanda.
Works great on Macs out of the box.
That said, I would not recommend at all using final cut and photoshop
on the same machine while trading.
iTunes should be no problem.
why not run PS while trading ?
I use Expose and have 4 seperate windows of stuff.
It's never been a problem for trade platform as the data stream is so small.

It's just slowed down in PS and iTunes skips etc while it's all on.
I also assume that's it because I'm running Parallels 3.0 and I hear the newer versions are better.

I've been playing with GFT's set up, but have read mixed reviews about the company and their ways.

Need to check out the Oanda java. I took a quick look at the site last night but couldn't find it on the site, just their regular platform.

kj
  • #12
  • May 15, 2010 11:01am May 15, 2010 11:01am
Quoting kujo17
Need to check out the Oanda java. I took a quick look at the site last night but couldn't find it on the site, just their regular platform.

kj
Their regular platform is java. As java is built right into MacOSX system, it really runs smooth.

Web browser based version:
https://fxtrade.oanda.com/your_accou...ading_platform
Stand alone java version:
http://fxtrade.oanda.com/forex_tradi...rade/fxdesktop

If you have $10k to deposit, your best possibility would be Interactive Brokers with ProRealTime charts.
Both are completely java based.
  • #13
  • May 15, 2010 11:24am May 15, 2010 11:24am
Quoting pescador
Their regular platform is java. As java is built right into MacOSX system, it really runs smooth.

Web browser based version:
https://fxtrade.oanda.com/your_accou...ading_platform
Stand alone java version:
http://fxtrade.oanda.com/forex_tradi...rade/fxdesktop

If you have $10k to deposit, your best possibility would be Interactive Brokers with ProRealTime charts.
Both are completely java based.
Just downloaded FXdesktop as you were responding.
quickly checked it out.
Am I dense ? I can't find any indicators available at all.
Not a simple MACD or EMA/SMA set anywhere.
Is this the case ? No indicators ?????
  • #14
  • May 15, 2010 11:42am May 15, 2010 11:42am
Quoting kujo17
Just downloaded FXdesktop as you were responding.
quickly checked it out.
Am I dense ? I can't find any indicators available at all.
Not a simple MACD or EMA/SMA set anywhere.
Is this the case ? No indicators ?????
Look for the "add study" dropdown list at the bottom of the chart.

Here you'll find a flash tour:
http://fxtrade.oanda.com/forex_tradi...our/flash_tour

cheers
  • #15
  • Last Post: May 15, 2010 11:56am May 15, 2010 11:56am
awesome.
thanks alot for the help.
I'll check them out this week.
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