Originally Posted By: Mio
Hi dmac
I'm a newbie for ZorroS.
I saw you have successful experience for Z12.
Could you share your Z12.ini for Global Prime?

I also have a lot of questions.
Do you have change MaxCapital?
Do you try to trade on FXCM or Onada or other ECN brokers?
I just want to find a better broker if you can share it.


There is no Z12.ini. I think you mean assetfix.csv. The only thing I changed there was the symbol override for SPX500. It's US500 at global prime.

I modified the capital slider over time to reinvest. Initially I think I had deposited $5K and set capital to $4K. Whenever I adjust the slider to reinvest I just run a few backtests until I find a number that makes required capital match my current equity.

I've only ever tried global prime. They compare well with most other brokers. If I weren't with them I suppose I'd go with IG, they seem good too.

Don't underestimate transaction costs (spread + commission) in selecting a broker. Run a few backtests with tighter versus looser spreads and you'll see a tremendous difference over time).