Trading Futures Online
Alaron uses Alaronline as our online trading program. It allows the futures and options customer the freedom to manage their trading account with the simple click of a mouse. With ALARONLINE customers can electronically place or cancel futures and options orders, including spreads, on any futures contract. ALARONLINE also allows customers to check out their filled orders, open positions, working orders, parked orders, account status, and real-time quotes. ALARONLINE is the one-stop shop for the futures and options trader.
There are 2 versions of ALARONLINE
We have an online version where you simply enter your account number and password in the login box. You are immediately sent to the online environment. If you have not received your account number and password, please contact your broker.
Alaron also offers a GUI (Graphical User Interface) version that is available for download. You may download the application program now, but you must have an account number and password to be able to trade.
To demo ALARONLINE...
Review the system without downloading anything.
Click here and when prompted, enter the following information:
USERNAME: alr.demo
PASSWORD: alr.demo
To use the web-based version of ALARONLINE...
Open an account, and an Alaron representative will notify you by phone with an account number and password. You will need to use the account number and password in the login screen. If you have any further questions, please e-mail us at techsupport@alaron.com or call us at 800.700.3893
ATTENTION CURRENT USERS!
ALARONLINE V3.0 has a different login interface than version 1.0. You will be prompted for a USERNAME and PASSWORD verses an ACCOUNT NUMBER and PASSWORD as before. You will enter the same information as before but, it is imparative that you add alr. before both the username and password.
EXAMPLE:
USERNAME: alr.your account number
PASSWORD: alr.your password
To download ALARONLINE GUI...
The download is 2.2 megabytes and takes about 15 minutes with a 28.8bps connection.
NOTE: The ALARONLINE Setup/Installation must be done before you can utilize ALARONLINE. Be sure to first uninstall any older versions of ALARONLINE resident on your computer before proceeding. Do this through the ''Add/Remove Programs'' in your Control Panel settings in your Windows operating system.
1. Download ALARONLINE
To access the ALARONLINE Internet Trading Program, click here. When prompted, select the ''Save To Disk Option.'' Then a Windows ''Save As'' box will appear. Be sure to save the file to your Windows Desktop.
NOTE: When you start Windows, the large area you see is called the Desktop. You can customize the desktop by adding shortcuts to your favorite programs, documents, and printers.
Near the top of the box, you will see ''Save in.'' Click the down arrow and you will see a list. You will find your Desktop at the top of the list. Double click ''Desktop'' and click the ''Save'' button in the right hand corner.
The file size is 2.89 MB. At 56K bps it will take less than 5 minutes to download. 2. Installation If you are currently running an older version of Alaronline, its a good idea to uninstall the older version through your control panel before installing the new version. To find out what version you are running, double click on the Alaron logo from the login screen. The current version is 2.01.05
Close all your open programs, and look for the alaronlineInst icon on your Windows Desktop. Double click on it to start the installation setup for ALARONLINE. Follow the instructions the setup program gives you.
3. Run Internet Trading
To start ALARONLINE, click on the START button (in the corner of your Windows desktop), then select PROGRAMS, followed by ALARONLINE.
Check the ''Demo'' Box and press the ''Login'' button to enter ALARONLINE in demonstration mode.
You should now be logged on to the ALARONLINE Trading Platform. Follow the on-screen menus for quotes, positions, and order entry.
NOTE: You can now drag alaronlineInst to the Recycle Bin. If you want to create a shortcut for the ALARONLINE program on your Windows Desktop, right click on the Desktop. Again, make sure other windows are closed or minimized. Highlight ''New'', and a list will pop up. Left click on ''Shortcut'' near the top of the list. When the ''Create Shortcut'' box pops up, type in ''C:\Program Files\Alaron\AlarOnline\AlarOnli.exe'' Click the ''Next'' Button in the lower right hand corner. Another box will appear. Change AlarOnli (or AlarOnli.exe) to ALARONLINE and click the ''Finish'' button. You will now be able to access the ALARONLINE Trading Program any time you want by double clicking on the icon you just created on your Desktop.
4. Ready to Trade LIVE
When you are ready to trade live, download an account form by clicking here.
Please print the account form(s), fill it out completely and mail to
AlaronLasVegas.com
822 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
Once Alaron has received your account form, and Alaron has given the final approval, an Alaron representative will notify you by phone with an account number and an access code. You will need to use the account number and access code in the login screen. If you have any further questions, please e-mail us at onlinetradingsupport@alaron.com or call us at 800.700.3893