I've built this strategy trader version 1.1 complete http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvrpfGrHFSA Historical data on any TWS supported time frame. 1min-Daily download from TWS and stored. Base time frame is configurable. Current default is 5min bars. Charts using JFreeCharts updatable every 5secs, featuring 8/20MA(config), Vwap & Hiekin-Ashi bars. Support for any derived indicator. Save and Print in png format. 5/15/60/Daily roll-up see dropdown on chart tab. Back testing Strategies support. Manual order creation and transmission to TWS. Portfolio Summary/Detail reports with batting and simple sharpe ratio calcs. Click thru to charts. Export reports in csv format. Support for Strategies written in java. Next release will feature Drools for strategies i.e user friendly business language to write and maintain rules. Separated strategies for entry and management of positions. Strategies fired on completion of a base candle. Import symbols in csv format for daily setup and back testing.
I like your videos, but I guess what I'm wondering is: Do you actually make money, or is this some kind of hobby?
I'm a full time trader have been for 5yrs now and yes I make money. Trade gapping stock first hr of the day mostly and some climos.