FUTURES vs FX execution quality

Discussion in 'Trading' started by Javier, Apr 15, 2015.

  1. Javier

    Javier

    I`vs been trading nice during some years the fx, tx to some brokers execution quality.
    Now i afraid about futures, with is suppose is better but, can anyone tell me the difference?
    Is really better? depends on the broker?
     
  2. rmorse

    rmorse Sponsor

    FX would depend on the broker. The futures markets are not set by your broker, but by public and member orders.
     
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  3. Javier

    Javier

    tx morse =)
     
  4. rmorse

    rmorse Sponsor

    I don't follow the FX markets. I'm interested to know how tight and liquid the most popular pairs are vs the non-deliverable markets on a typical FX platform. If anyone has done a cost comparison I'd like to see it. I can tell you that the one advantage of trading FX futures vs FX non-deliverables, is that your counterparty risk on futures is the CME and with FX non-deliverables it is your FCM.
     
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  5. Javier

    Javier

    ok thanx again for the help =)
     
  6. VPhantom

    VPhantom

    Yes, counterparty risk is a big reason why I'm shifting my currency intentions from Forex to futures.

    Also, with futures you have reliable volume/depth-of-market data and there's no margin interest cost while you hold positions.

    Commissions though, might be cheaper on the Forex side (at least at a tight broker like say Interactive Brokers).

    Also, if you're holding long-term, then obviously Forex offers the potential for interest carry trades whereas futures don't, but that's more "investment" than "trading".