Winston: Yes, both versions installed as per their directions. Day one after installation, all worked fine. Next day, could not open Excel...
Yea...me too. Spent 6 straight days implementing tech support recommendations (new one each day). Lo & behold...they finally admit that this is a...
I agree...But data providers typically provide adjusted. Thanks though, I thought I was missing something obvious.
In backtesting a DAILY strategy (entry and exit on the SAME DAY), would it be more accurate to use historical "adjusted close" values or simply...
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You have all been very helpful...Thank you. Additionally, excuse my quest for understanding this issue thoroughly, even though it is basic stuff....
So, I guess my original question is an Exchange question on preferential status of Orders. If Current BID = 1100.00 and Current ASK = 1100.25, I...
Fireplace: That's exactly the constructive feedback that will help me. I wasn't sure if an electronic exchange provided any...
Fireplace: Sorry...yes of course I should have mentioned that... I am looking at 1-2 points (4-8 ticks) on a profit target.
If I were creating an automated strategy on the Globex using the ES contract, which of the following set-ups might produce a "better" fill:...
I am just a relative newbie and these issues hit me right away. Thanks You for your detailed input as to why this has occurred. Why are there...
I have examined this a bit recently. At home, I use a MAC and obviously, don't want to download software at work. Secondly, wanted a way to...
I would like to learn from veteran Currency traders a couple of questions I have: 1. FOREX vs. Currency FUTURES: Both trade 24 hours a day....
I use backtesting software to test various strategies I develop as well as learning the ins and outs of automated trading in the currency market....
Thank you to all who responded. Your willingness to provide honest feedback is appreciated.
When someone considers hiring a programmer to code an idea or strategy, how can that idea remain safe and protected? Sure, an NDA may be signed...
Gnome: In reading all the posts so far, can I deduce that you are not a fan of the Hedge Fund industry?...more specifically, H/F strategies,...
Gnome: Thanks for your time. If trading sector and index ETF's, do you employ leverage...never, some of the time, all of the time? Thanks,
GTS: Sure...no free lunch. just a way to address risk in fixed income investing and still get a decent reward. Check the math though????...
How's this strategy? Currently, you can get GMAC bonds yielding 8.0 - 8.5% (5+ years). What's the risk?? DEFAULT! So, GM is trading at 30.5...
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