Systematic option trading platform

For any who do systematic OPTION trading, Black Box or Gray Box: Can you share your experience/recommendation on platforms/tools? Or even a list of candidates...
Thnx.

 

For trading platforms itself, take a look at Thinkorswim and/or IB; both have plusses and minuses.

 

kcgoogler:
TOS does NOT support systematic algorithmic option trading. (I heard a rumor they plan to support some algorithmic trading in the future to compete with TradeStation, but no WHAT or WHEN data yet.)

I currently use TOS as my primary trading platform, but am looking for something that allows gray/black box Option trading algorithms.

 

As an option MM I used Actant Quote. As a "customer" to can use Actant Exstream. It uses scripting to execute your strategy. Are you trading equity options or options on futures? For options on futures, Option City is worth a look.

http://www.actant.com/
http://www.optionscity.com/

Bob

 

You can use IB's API to do this. It's not hard to get started with their API provided you have a programming background. If you're looking for tools to help you analyze data and find opportunities/algorithms, those are easier to find.

 

Do you know any good frameworks or know where to find UML diagrams? Thanks.