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lol - that's fine, and I never claimed to be too quick, just outlined where we were. it's all we need right now and i know it could be cut down a lot - we hold our machines locally in our office instead of hosting at the broker for a start. But now you need a reality check. Sounds like...

but for ultra HF - as asked by OP - I guess that is not enough. of course, you could host a machine with Genesis which would help, but sending orders via internet will be SSSLLLOOOWWW in HF terms. we have just set up a connection for auto trading with one of the big firms. connected via...

define "ultra high frequency". if you have the same definition as me (sub 10ms) then I would question whether it is possible via retail due to network / internet latencies etc. also, you'd need an ultra-low latency data-feed which no retail broker is gonna give you free. of course, your...

Try Tickdata.com - I used them and am pretty happy. Not free though. Depends what you're willing to spend.

I'm sure you've thought about this, but I would definitely not sign up with a broker that doesn't speak my native language, or at least a language I am familiar with. This is especially the case when you are automating as, invariably, you will need some tech support at some stage. I have...

Quiet trading today but a decent result. +$1650 net. Like others, this month was very good for me. It would have smashed my best month were it not for an algo error mid-month that hit me for 24k. Overall +$31k for the month

I agree that VOW is crazy overvalued but careful with your numbers. 35% of their "ownership" is via derivatives so they do not actually own the shares - only the upside on their stirke price. Also, much of the original 40% that they do actually own will have been purchased with debt which...

nothing too special given market conditions. +$783 net I am in the final throws of finishing my new trading algorithm here which will allow me to expand my strategies. should be 1-2 months before I am fully up and running. think I will quit posting until then unless I have any really...

Great point. This is one reason why we generally only pick up new traders / developers via introductions from people the firm knows well - where there is some level of trust. Trust (on both sides) is key. Anyone in the OP's position - i.e. a non-professional trader who needs capital but has...

Such firms do exist - mine for a start. But, in my experience, many traders are shocked by (a) the level of detail and testing needed before going live and (b) the % split of the profits received by the system "seller". For example, we will not pay up-front for a system. We might pay a %...

Good day today: +$4,401 net Want to quickly mention a disaster (for me) that I had last week on Wednesday (after a week I can finally talk about it - lol). The day was progressing well but then, just before the coordinated rate cuts hit the tape, a computer error meant that I sent a...

well, my day wasn't supersonic like some of you guys but it's not bad. +$3240 on 26k shares. Just picking out the best trades when I can find 'em. Moriartron - amazing day. I echo your thoughts on this looking a bit scary. I do find myself wondering what sort of market we'll be left with...

Crazy markets! This strategy showing good consistency, picking spots and trading light. +$2,408 net on (just) 20k shares

not all that busy for me and a nice low commision bill +$1,575 net

+$17,479 net on 188k shares 2nd best day ever - very happy. :)

+$1134 net nice steady start to the month and quarter

small down again today. drab way to finish the month but overall Sep was the best month yet for the strategy. approx +$33k net for the month, depending on the exact fx rate used for the conversion. good luck to everyone in Q4!!

ur joking right? index = indices. generally refers to an composite index of stocks. eg SP 500, Nasdaq Comp, FTSE 100, etc etc e-mini = electronically traded future with smaller point values ($ per contract point) than their "big brother" counterparts. eg ES = mini SP = $50 per point...

hey - u know that none of those 3 futures are indices right? they are all futures on different maturity German government bonds

nothing day for me, believe it or not. small down