Recent content by pytton

Yes you are right. And you need a minimum of $10 000 to open an account. The good thing is though, that paper-trading is done on exactly the same platform as real trading - the only difference being a 'simulated trading' tab in bright red over every window. Must make transition into real...

OK bumping this. I am thinking of developing an algo that would gradually 'ease-me-into' a position. Instead of sending one order for 500 shares I want to send 50 orders for 10 shares each - over a period of 1 to 5 minutes. I am paper trading right now and looking for a prop shop with...

I have been paper-trading using IB for a while now. I am not aware of any time restrictions on the paper-trading account. Data fees run me just shy of $50 a month.

Interesting that ES/TF spread :) I assume a 1 - 1 ratio? Do you 'do well' from 8:30 - 15:30 Eastern Time or outside of these hours - seems like two totally different things. All I have now is eSignal so I have no idea of telling if the bids/offers are there - just historical prices and these...

thx for that. I haven't got a clue how you can daytrade equities or index futures and stand a chance - perhaps there are some 'hotshots' who can manage that but it is something definitely not for me. Spreads - I think I could stand a chance getting some money out of that. I have a couple of...

Hi! I've read up on this whole THT thing and it sounds like something I might be interested in if only they didn't trade equities. Equities just seem too volatile and unpredictable for me. What I do like about THT is that they give you structure and some sort of oversight/training/goals -...