Search results

The answer to that question varies by user needs and preferences.

Stock screeners that can handle data in Metastock format will be able to use data available from Equis.

Yes. It can do that, too.

Stratasearch can handle "no Wednesdays", but I am not sure about "no third Wednesdays". Amibroker and Stratasearch offer free trials, so playing around with those packages at no cost is an option.

Stratasearch has all features you listed on this page of the thread, with the possible exception of being able to eliminate the third Wednesday of the month.

There is already software available that can do everything described in your above post.

Stratasearch is EOD only, but has many of the features you listed (www.stratasearch.com).

X's chart looks like it's near the top of a speculative blow off.

When leaving no margin for error, there is no margin for error.

Care to share examples of the flaws in his analysis?

"Best" depends on trading style and personal preferences. Consider reviewing several packages that offer free trials to help find one that suits you. A search of Elite Trader -- using keywords "backtesting software" -- will produce enough hits to give you a decent start on narrowing the field...

Well said.

What has an analysis of your past trades revealed on this topic?

Do you mean the stock market bubble in 2000, or the one in 2007?

In the past five months, the S&P 500 has lost 1/3 of the gains it made during the prior five year period. Regardless of the label placed on that decline, it is an attention grabber.

S&P 500 earnings were $66 in 2007 and are estimated to be $71 in 2008. http://www2.standardandpoors.com/spf/xls/index/SP500EPSEST.XLS

May I ask your basis for this conclusion?

An interesting update regarding WM's executive bonus plans: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2004263699_wamu06.html

Which software are you referring to?

Agreed.