Is GFT a good trading platform?

Is GFT known for being a good trading platform ? I have had login issues.

Login issues with your live or demo? DealBook 360 is a very good platform IMO -- One click execution, automated trading programming available..

Spreads are not the best, but rarely are there execution issues.

I use their WEB version of the platform and have complained to them about their new "pop-up" login page. On my screen the ENTER button is below the bottom of my screen and they designed it so it rolls as you move the screen up or down... so you never get the friggin ENTER button.

I have been able to hit the tab button and hit enter and it works, but it is confusing. Once you are in, it works fine.

This is a follow-up.... I guess they listened to me... they have fixed the pop-up login window... cool beans!

But I did have an issue the other day where an open order and a pending order would let me close or cancel them... After playing with it for a while and calling them... I was able to close the trade, it just didn't show on my platform.

Closing down the platform and re-opening fixed all. They said it was some kind of "connectin" issue on my side.....

are you used to gft's platform now?

I never have any problems with order executions. GFT is very reputable in my book.

Log in issues can be solved by calling GFT and they will help you through it or through online chat session. Usually this involves reinstalling your platform unless your trading on the web.

I have spent thousands of hours and placed more trades than i care to imagine on the dealbook 360 platform. I used to think it was the best because i was oblivious to any other platforms and brokers around.

dealbook 360 is a good platform.

gft's execution is poor. yes you can do one click trading, hardly reinventing the wheel... having trades filled and not requoted is more important. i can count the number of times I had a direct deal ticket filled (not rejected or requoted) on one hand.

if you like gft's dealbook 360 then i would suggest looking at the saxo platform. pretty much the same, better execution and reporting.

If you trading with DealbookWeb, that will happen occasionally.

It use to happen to me a few years back, often. I'd close out an order/pending order and DealbookWeb wouldn't cancel or close it. I too usually had to call the dealing desk and get them to close/cancel the position for me.

When that happens, what I do is, close the browser and reopen it. Then log back into DealbookWeb. That seems to work every time. I'm not sure if its browser related as I've logged into WEB on Chrome and IE, and I still get that problem from time to time on both browser. This is also the reason I don't actively trade using WEB. Occasionally, I'll monitor the market using WEB but will not place any orders on it. I place my orders on Dealbook360, DealbookMobile (Blackberry), or call it in to the Dealing Desk.

I'm still using GFT and those interested in their CTL programming can gather at http://www.ctlforum.com/

I have been using dealbook for many years. I love the ability to place orders straight off charts. Also there alarm messaging is very useful. Although I have also had problems with requoting, mainly when the market is moving fast like straight after news. works for me!