Recent content by chris_73

I have been using IQfeed for 1.5 years for stock data. I have not had any problem with crazy high/low bars. I have sometimes seen it, but usually the same extreme high/low has been on the data from my broker. IQfeed are offering a trail so you can test it for free.

I agree, few prop firms have any training. I've been with the same company for 5 years now and never received any training. On the plus side I had the advantage of great buying power, good execution, low commissions (desk fee), and a software platform that serves my needs. Anyway, a friend...

I purchased a DVD from Pitrading with 1 min data (one year ago), the data goes back to approximately 2003. The data as ok quality and I use it a lot for backtesting! http://www.pitrading.com/historical_data.htm I use Qcolletor/IQfeed to keep my database up to date.

Can it be called a real proprietary firm without series 7? Most proprietary firms are required by law to have their prospective traders take and pass a Series 7 exam in order to be awarded a “registered representative” license. Most prop firms require around 10K deposit, but there are...

I have a copy Ashkon (haven't used it for years), it gives only about 500 bars of intraday historical data. With 5-min data it's about 6-7 days. The data is downloaded from vendors that gives it away for free... If you want years of free intraday historical data, the only one I know of...

"Continuing Education" for series 7 is NOT web based. I did the "Con. Ed." test August 06 and I had to go to a cerfitifed testing center. There are different test-centers i europe. London and Munich are on the list. You can of course also take the Series 7 exam at these locations. The...