they wont give the API unless you pay $300 year fee. I did this, and got the API. I would have still used the app. if I got the API first (before...
I use IQFeed API ( I have C++ program - I connect to IQFeed using their Socket interface). So far, my feelings are mixed. I use them for EMINI...
Speaking of Low risk non optimized systems, that are simple to boot, I have a back tested strategy(ies) that I have been working with for a few...
I agree with the above posters. As long as your code is covering all the bases (commisions, is backtesting exiting / entering correctly, not...
No too.
Thanks for all the info. The "pattern" i have is well - usually, call direction of market. I have been trying many "variations" of it, with many...
I understand. I might just scrap this system, or try to improve it to at least preform decent over all markets. This is my ideal goal, and...
Thanks for that. That looks like my equity curve (of my system!) except that my gains for 2003 exceeds all my loss from prior bear years. Here...
lol. Stragic problem I have.
Hi. I am new to systems development, i started because I have ideas I would like to make mechanical. I have posted before with some questions, and...
Hi. Can you tell me what Market Breadth indicators you use to track the ES? I have been reading your journal since inception, thanks for it.
I just bought futures back to '99 in ascii format from ANF futures. Just converting all the files to meet my app. requirements. I will let you all...
Lobster it is good to know someone has success with a stragedy like this. I guess the huge item I must look at for is that my trades dont drift...
Any thoughts on my question (advice?)
laf out loaud.
I understand that when evaluating a system, these are very important numbers in validating a stragedy. As I have multiple strategies, and I am...
You are correct. I code C++ (developed my backtest software). Took me nearly two years to learn C++ AND MFC. (MFC is because an interface...
db, can you tell me in your opinion of course, what type of market do you believe we are in now (of the three you speak of).
Simple solution.... Thank you I will see what I can get.
I am using backtesting as a lead in to what I refer to as my "forward testing" period. Currently, I back test, and yet, using bar data (1 min....
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