If it's a platform issue (a snag in the software somewhere) it's not a connection issue, and the program needs to be rebooted. I don't know how many times this has happened to me, at least 20-30 times, but it almost always corrects it once I reboot.

Couldn't close trade with IBFX

Sometimes the platform will hangup if you try to close a trade manually. I don't think it just happens with IBFX either, as I've had this problem with other brokers as well. If this happens, the best thing to do is close the program and reload it ...

Couldn't close trade with IBFX

Hey, thanks. Will give it a try.

Looking for a broker for USA traders

IG Markets ... — So, do these guys actually allow hedging like they claim? I tried opening a Buy position the day before yesterday at the same time I had a Sell open, and all it did was closeout the Sell position and I had to take a loss. So I ...

Looking for a broker for USA traders

Yeah, that's a good one. Is Oanda MT4 compatible? I just opened an account with them but forgot to look into this. And, now that I have, it doesn't look like they are ... not unless I've missed something? Oh well, it's always something.

Broker that allows to open orders with market closed

Well, they do have their advanced charting package, where supposedly you can create your own EA type programs. I haven't looked into that yet though.

Looking for a broker for USA traders

Hey, it sounds like it might be pretty good, except these suckers won't even let me check it out. So, chances are, you won't find many Americans discussing their experience here.

Anyone with APBG Broker?

Nope, I still get the same message when I follow your link. I guess they don't like to cater to us dumbass Americans. Oh, here is the same link, except without the login suffix. It's still the same deal, as it automatically opens the ...

Anyone with APBG Broker?

Is that Asia Pacific Bancorp Group? I just followed this link which said their site is not available in my area (Oregon, USA). Do you have another link?

Anyone with APBG Broker?

They (IBFX) have been talking about moving to the UK for close to a year now. It would be nice that when they do, they allowed hedging though.

Okay serious..which Broker...

If you are living in the States, however, I think you are out of luck, not unless they have changed their signup policy. The same thing with Alpari UK and other foreign brokers.

Okay serious..which Broker...

So, does anyone know of any brokers that are not market makers? Sounds like if, there are any at all, these are few and far between.

What does "no dealing desk" really mean?

Yeah ... MT4 Brokers' Virtual Dealer Plug-In

What does "no dealing desk" really mean?

It sounds like that, unless you're really up on this stuff, you don't know what you're going to get ... which suits the brokers (non-ECN's) just fine.

What does "no dealing desk" really mean?

GoMarkets Discussion

What does "no dealing desk" really mean?

How long have they been in business and what kind of leveraging do they offer? Can you sign up if you live in the States? Oh yeah, a link would also help ...

NordMarkets ??

They have no business asking for your email or, at least making it mandatory before answering questions.

Broker wants email address to provide support

Yeah, I just signed up with Go Markets yesterday because of the platform issues. Go Markets appears to have its own issues as well though, according to the start of this thread.

Looking for a broker for USA traders

So, can you get the Boston Technology's "bridge" with other brokers that are not setup for MT4? Or, do the brokers themselves have to provide this option?

mt4 at the biggest bank in the world! DBFX!

Yes, they changed from 4 decimals to 5 decimals so you can trade in fractions of a pip. With 4 digit brokers you can't do that.

Why do some brokers use more decimal digits than others?