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sponono
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Easy trader has become the most unuseable piece of junk killed by a bunch of computer boffins at Standard Bank. But gues what you're paying for it even though you cant use it and OST keeps giving you those very polite responses. Rhaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
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3JN2
Frequent Contributor
I need to lower my stress level so have written off Easy Trader for the rest of the week.
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there are no cost alternatives...why you guys pay a monthly fee is something i will not understand...
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sponono
Super Contributor
I have just signed up with IG Markets. Anyone using out there how are they?
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prancing_horse
Super Contributor
Been with them for 18 months on my brother's recommendation.Have had no problem, and I like their charts.I have found them very helpful if you have a problem.Stictly CFDs , spread on Alsi too wide.
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sponono
Super Contributor
Tkx. I'm seeing one of their guys soonest just to get throuhg their system. Once that is done nca I'm outa here.
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agreed....ig good...free charts etc and service good but you are still not trading the market directly and you are at the mercy of the prices they make. They are a little naughty in being able to pick off stops with algorythm trading when certain markets are closed so watch out for that. Spreadbetting is not really for traders who want to become serious about trading. In the UK it works because you avoide tax but here there is no advantage and quite frankly you are at a disadvantage using them.
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3JN2
Frequent Contributor
Easy Trader. Worked for an hour and now showing todays info only. Day 3 and counting.
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Fredsed
Super Contributor
Can sabotage be ruled out? Is a Union involved?
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Terra
Super Contributor
Not So Easy Trader for a guaranteed headache!
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BC02
Super Contributor
for ALSI trading I've moved over to SwordFish - best move ever. The program is phenomanal! I can really recommend it. BoE and DWT both use it, and I know Garth McKenzie uses BoE for his ALSI trading.
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Fredsed
Super Contributor
Adds to sabotage theory?
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what does sbk current charge as transaction fees per contract?
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fredsesd ....the only sabotage is that which is happening to your bank account....account maintenance fees - withdrawal fees - early settlement fees - protfolio tranfer fees - partial portfolio transfer fees - data feed fees ....ah yes the banks have a money making machine allright....
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oh i forgot and this i maybe the best one!...telephone trade fees! Diabolical!
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SimonPB
Valued Contributor
R12.50 + vat all inclusive
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speaking of telephone...I see a missed call from what appears to be SBK on my phone....Im sure a banning is immenent...I am sure they dont want you to hear about a world without uneccessary fees. So if u dont hear from me u know whats happened...but then again maybe they are wanting to offer me a job?
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Rams
Super Contributor
maybe they want to save you further embarrassment...must be hard squeezing this market on the short when its just makes higher lows! both 15 min and daily!
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Terra
Super Contributor
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