TRADE NEWS & PRODUCTS
FXCM has announced the addition of the NinjaTrader trading platform to its platform offerings. Trading software provider NinjaTrader is known for its high-performance analytic and trade execution tools. Traders can begin beta testing FXCM’s integration with NinjaTrader for forex trading.
additional information: www.FXCM.com, www.ninjatrader.com
Jonathon Stone, Chicago Board of Trade member and president of International Equity Placement, announced that he now has his one-on-one trading course available via Internet/computer, phone, and fax for students worldwide.
additional information: www.jonathonstone.com
GemShares said it was issued a patent that covers a grading consistency mechanism for a specialized investment grade of diamonds. The resulting products permit the construction of diamond securities, making it possible to include diamonds in an investment portfolio and offering a hedging and risk management tool for the diamond industry.
The patent covers two inventions. One is a system for generating an index/benchmark of investment-grade diamonds, while the other is for trading a collection of diamonds and gems as part of financial instruments. Allowed claims include a definition that the value or index may also depend on a futures contract, that the index can form the basis for a financial instrument, and that any type of financial instrument is covered by the system.
additional information: www.gemshares.com
The Wall Street Journal has launched WSJ WorldStream, a global video newsgathering and publishing platform for short-form videos shot via smartphone by journalists from across the global WSJ and Dow Jones news organization. It is available on WSJ.com and as a free web app. WSJ WorldStream consists of footage captured on smartphones utilizing the resources of more than 2,000 journalists.
In other news, WSJ announced a universal app for both iPad and iPhone, now available for free with a subscription at iTunes. The universal app now replaces two separate apps as a single download and consistent experience across both devices.
additional information: https://wsj.com/worldstream, www.dowjones.com
Interactive Data said it was now emphasizing an expanded suite of product features and enhancements in eSignal 11.5, including a collection of top charting and tools that integrate with the trade execution of multiple brokers. Clients can also benefit from a lower cost exchange fee structure.
additional information: www.eSignal.com