Does anybody know a good,inexpensive software for position simulation. Basically, i would like to go before crash in MAY and analyze how i could have averted that loss i took. For that, i guess i need a software which lets me select a date and put on a position and then move forward trying various things. thanks in advance
You can get a free one from 888Options.com. Here's the URL: http://www.888options.com/resources/investigator/default.jsp
I believe TOS has the capability, e.g. vix hits a certain level, and you can trigger an order, or an alert.
I've opened an account at ToS. I'm just paper trading for the moment until I get used to their application. OX allows conditional trading too. Cru
Just registered with TOS. The software is too complex for me. Spent the whole day with it and I am having headache now. Who can provide me a quick-start guide?
What's up with flaming Heather? If you've got something positive to contribute, offer it up. If not, be quiet and don't be rude. Bob
Yip it took me 6 months before I began to be comfortable using it But then I'm a slow learner However I'm totally spoiled to anything else now...it is unfreakingbelievable... and given the average age...err...IQ of the ET'er Heather will have to change her alias to Howardanderson
If you're just looking to learn the basics of trading with the platform, the first three Narrated Walkthroughs on the Help tab comprise 52 minutes of time and get you familiar with the basics. Watch and play along if possible. It's all really easy. I learned it in about two weeks of extensive "playing with", but that's how I learn to use software. Most of what I learned is that most of the features are things I don't really need or even want, but they are there if I ever do. That's probably it's biggest problem - It's so feature rich and complex, it's daunting to just carve away the rest and see just what you need. I love it. From the moment I choose to enter a position, I can get a simple order to market in about 9 seconds (stock, long call or put) and a spread order submitted in about 15 seconds, and I don't even break a sweat. I still have an account at TD Ameritrade, and I HATE it. It takes me over a minute to actually get in a credit spread. The analyze tab is also pretty amazing. It's also one of those things where you need to just decide what you want to use and ignore the rest. Steve