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To: SG who wrote (8714)	12/10/2005 12:22:25 AM
From: Alski	Respond to of 12410

SG, you'll need to open an account with an online broker. Do a LOT of research to find which broker suits you best. You'll be shocked at how low commissions are compared to what you used to pay. I don't trade futures so I can't help you out much on details or which broker to choose but you might browse: interactivebrokers.com to begin your research. Maybe some of the other folks here will point you to their favorite brokers. Good luck figuring it all out...Alski

To: SG who wrote (8714)	12/10/2005 8:14:24 AM
From: maidou	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12410

www.cme.com provides mini-SPX/NDX futures traded both in Pit and on Globex electronic traded platform. The symbols are ES/NQ. In addition, you surely still can trade big SPX/NDX contracts as always in old days. www.interactivebrokers.com www.cybertrader.com www.mbtrading.com They are all good brokers on execution/commission. You may refer to a rating vote in www.elitetrader.com/br I know there is a broker providing service that the minimum requirement is 500$/contract, but I won't recommend the risky service if not a sure-wipeout service. Most of brokers require 2000-5000 as minimum deposit. But I think 20000 is a better startpoint. About margin and fee, you could have a look the following pages: interactivebrokers.com cme.com