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BEST Direct - Options/Futures/Forex Platform

Regardless of your trading style, BEST Direct™ 8 - PFGBEST's newest trading platform--gives you an effective platform for futures and forex trading. The depth-of-market (DOM) trading panels offer a dynamic way to view the market and place trades, including advanced order entry such as trailing stops and profit targets. The Trade Window gives a complete view of account information and an intuitive order entry ticket with OCO orders, while the flexible workspace lets you mix and match the platform views that you want. Features of BEST Direct™ 8 include:

  • Trailing stops and profit targets
  • OCO orders
  • Depth of Market Trading Panel
  • Trade window with complete positions summary, trade panel, order history, and real-time account status
  • Strategy window
  • Immediate access to your existing PFGBEST trading account or demo account
  • Sortable order management panels that can be filtered by product or by order status
  • Flexible workspace that lets you build the trading environment you are most comfortable with

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BEST Direct ProTrader (tm) Platform

BEST Direct ProTrader — ProTrader gives users dome-based or chart-based order entry and advanced order functionality. The program has an aggregate order ticket for block trading.

Best Direct Navigator (tm) Platform

BEST Direct Navigator — BD Navigator offers advanced charting and order functionality with dome-based or chart-based order entry. Tick data and daily historical data are available.

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Simulated Trading

Before you begin using your BEST Test online simulated trading program, it's wise to get some simple instructions on how to use it properly. We at Options 2 Futures believe that the more you know, the better trader you'll be. And, the better trader you are, it follows that the more profitable your trading experience will be. For this reason we have put together the following tips on using BEST Test. 

You have a unique and confidential User Name and Password. After you have used these to log on, click on the red Not Connected button. The status will turn green and you are now ready to trade.

Order Entry:
If you want to SELL

1. Select "Sell" on the left side of your trade ticket

2. In the Market Selection Box (the middle of your trading screen)
3. Select the "Qty" (quantity)
4. Select the "Year" (system defaults to 01)
5. Select the "Month"
6. Select the contract
7. Select the type of order (i.e., market, limit, etc.)
8. Click on "Demo"
9. A confirmation window will appear to allow you to verify your order. If the order is correct, click on "Yes"

Order Entry: If you want to BUY
Select "Buy" on the left side of your trading ticket and follow the same procedure as stated above.

Fill Confirmation:
When your order is filled, a Filled Order window appears, indicating the quantity, commodity and fill price.

Order Management: Your Order Management section on the bottom of the trading ticket indicates what has happened to your orders throughout the day. So, at a glance you will be able to see whether your trade is working, filled, cancelled or rejected. They are all color coded for easy viewing.

Position Reference: At the top of your trade ticket you will find the Position Reference box that updates automatically. This allows you to continually monitor your open position in real-time.

Using the Price Ladder:
The Price Ladder allows you to fill out an order ticket for a Stop or Limit order with one click. For example, to place a 5-point Stop above the market, select the price on the Price Ladder and right click the mouse. You will be given the option of entering a Sell Limit or a Buy Stop. Left click the mouse to highlight your choice and your order ticket is generated. Click Submit and confirm that your order is correct. To place a Buy Limit below the market, select your price, right click, select Buy Limit, submit the order, and confirm that it's correct.

Order Status: You can always check the status of your order in the Order Management section. Remember, green background for working, red background for cancelled, and regular white background for filled.

To Cancel or Cancel/Replace an Order: Using your Order Status window:
Select the order you want to change
Right click on that order
Select "Cancel Trade" or "Cancel/Replace Trade"
Once your order has been canceled, the status will turn red.

We encourage you to work with the broker assigned to assist you. He or she is there to help you understand the system and, hopefully, you will enjoy your trading experience.

Good Trading!


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The information presented in this commodity futures and options site is not investment advice and is for informational purposes only. Investments in commodity futures and options involves a high degree of risk, your investment may fall as well as rise, you may lose all your original investment and you may also have to pay more than the original amount invested. Consult your broker or advisor prior to making any investment decisions. Past or simulated performance is not a guide to future performance. Futures Trading is not suitable for everyone. This site provides information on online commodity trading, online future trading, commodity future online trading, commodity options, futures trading commodity brokerage. 

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