you can simply send yourself an EMAIL. when the realtime data triggers your system. it works pretty well for me. of course only during the market hrs.
Not true, NinjaTrader has hundreds of users trading via text file based automation. http://www.ninjatrader.com/doc_automated_trading.htm
You're right of course, I overlooked this. Do you have some experience with this setup, if yes, are you satisfied with it? Thanks
Just to add fuel to the discussion, you might consider looking at TSim+, a free front end for IB. It also has a nice simulation mode and autotrading capability via text files. The web site is http://tradingsimulation.com BTW, I've used zerolinetrader and have no complaints about it. Seems like a very nice program.
Try Strategyrunner www.strategyrunner.com the TPAK (Third party automation Kit)allows you use Tradestation, Excel and pure programing languages like C++ , Java, VB and execute the systems on their paper trading (using live feed).
Try Strategyrunner www.strategyrunner.com the TPAK (Third party automation Kit)allows you use Tradestation, Excel and pure programing languages like C++ , Java, VB and execute the systems on their paper trading (using live feed).
I use MetaStock (runs independent of execution on your own computer) NOTE: Isn't cheap but you buy the software & contract monthly for data (Owned by Reuters & use their data feed) LOTS OF Others including TRADESTATION & E-Signal
Here's how I handle this (using Java and IB): I have a seperate "sub-system" coded for submitting orders triggered by my system. This "execution manager" can either pass the orders to the IB API for real, or just simulate the fills based on the bid/ask (commonly referred to as "stubbed out").
You might want to check out ButtonTrader which has an external API. I like its SIM mode which has a very 'realistic feeling' compared with other platforms I haved tried.