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Affordable online platform for options?

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Hi guys, I really know nothing about derivatives trading. I've been investing in stocks for quite a number of years and thought I should find out more about derivatives. Could anyone tell me if there is some sort of affordable online platform where I could view market prices and characteristics of lots of options, just like one can do with equities? Thank you!
 
That would be interactive brokers. Also have a look at tasty trade for training material. Do a search on their site for TOP DOGS

Good luck
 
Hi guys, I really know nothing about derivatives trading. I've been investing in stocks for quite a number of years and thought I should find out more about derivatives. Could anyone tell me if there is some sort of affordable online platform where I could view market prices and characteristics of lots of options, just like one can do with equities? Thank you!

Hi Ahmisk
in my opinion lots of options= lots of confusion, dont like forex either.
have a look at the local spi market and see what you think. you only have
to watch on thing and its on the move 98% of the time ,
i have both the ib platform
and the cqg platform which is through bell potter
both are about $50-60.00 per month
 
Hi Ahmisk
in my opinion lots of options= lots of confusion, dont like forex either.
have a look at the local spi market and see what you think. you only have
to watch on thing and its on the move 98% of the time ,
i have both the ib platform
and the cqg platform which is through bell potter
both are about $50-60.00 per month
That sounds fantastic! Will check it out. Thanks!
 
The slippage on trading the SPI is still rather high, the option market is very weak and the weekly market is very thin.

Also - its trading range is tiny - and gaps all over the place which also is a pain in the arse - better cheaper options out there if you ask me. Euro markets are a start and so is the Hong Kong market.
 
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