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As a newer trader I feel I could benefit from as much time in front of actual charts as possible. Not really backtesting at all but just want to watch a chart and see if I can identify trends, etc. So let me ask this. Aside from the regular trading day, if I wanted to see a ticker (let's say the...

I'm using Ninja Trader and IB but I need tick data that IB does not provide. Thing is I'm only paper trading so I'm trying to keep expenses low. Kinetick is $50 a month. Anything cheaper than this that I can use with Ninja Trader?

In fact, that is just what I did and they did respond and once I told them I was using IB they replied and told me that I would not be able to get any historical data. Strange though because the other charts work. Thanks.

Maybe you guys can try just opening a new chart with the ES and then type in "2000T" (without parenthesis) and tell me what you see. Is the entire chart there or just one bar? What do you do after that to see everything? Edit: Oh and one more thing. It might have something to do with the...

I did check those things you mentioned. It already stated Type: Tick, Value: 2000, Price based on: Last, Data based on: Days, Days to load: 3. Pretty much everything was there based on default as I have not changed anything. Still, I just see this one vertical candlestick that goes up and down...

I'm new to Ninja Trader. I opened a new chart and selected the ES 9-12 and I think it defaulted to the daily. Not sure. Anyways, I wanted to change it to the 2000 tick chart so I began typing "2000T" in the open area. That worked fine and now it does indicate up top that I'm looking at the 2000T...

What do you like more about forex than the ES? I have never traded the ES. I traded the YM. Is Forex easier or just different? I believe they both are not considered when pattern day trading so that is good. Just wondering what you like about Forex. For me, Forex has this stigma. Seems like...

Very very interesting. The mental breakdown; was that a result of trading or outside influences? I ask because the moment I began trading years ago I was a nightmare to be around. Always on edge and took everything out on my wife and kids. So totally unfair. As I said, I have not started doing...

Too funny. Believe it or not, I also learn from reading posts and the information here. Not so much technical but about people. OldTime, what do you trade? Price action only? You mentioned that you don't use charts but doesn't that help establish the momentum or finding a channel. Is any of...

Try to remember that I've only been here a few days...lol. I have already applied for the paper trading account but it is not immediate with IB. And weird right because some will say, read everything I can and others including yourself seem to take the stand that reading books may ruin me. You...

I'm reading a book called High Probability Trading and in it he mentions Tradestation for their ease of testing and backtesting ideas. I just wondered if anyone uses it together with IB. Would one need to fund a TS account in addition to the IB account to use it effectively?

I guess the main thing I pondered was when does it make sense to pay for help. If someone can cut your education down by half, is there a value in that? Because I am new, I do not know if every person has to make all of the same mistakes as everyone else and whether one could save money with...

While some are trying to be helpful, there are others that are just not. They are a waste of space an only find pleasure in others demise. One the flip side there are others that are helpful. With so many types of personalities, it is not always clear but you have to weigh each response on its...

Hey thanks old time. Wow you post a lot on these forums don't you. I have seen you several times already. Thanks for that advice. I did some research on books and have a good list to start with. I think I will stick with those and then get my feet wet on TWS. Maybe button trader after that.

Poking around the web tonight and came across a youtube video about price action. In fact, that was the search I did on youtube. Wanting to learn more about price action and what it is, definitions, etc. Anyway, this guy gave a presentation on Price Action - Impulsive vs Corrective moves. I then...

Just wanted to point out that for whatever reason, I got my people confused and used Steathtraders name when in actuality I mean NoBias. I think it was because I had so much to go back and reread that Stealthtrader had posted. So you were following that thread in the background while...

I did want to add that I just finished reading that thread from 2007! It's good to see you again Stealth Trader. You were one of the few who gave me solid advice years ago. So really, it it wasn't for me you may not be the trader you are today! LOL. :) Well, I'm stoked that you found someone to...

Wow guys, thank you for the myriad of responses. I'm not sure why anyone got the impression that I was just going to jump right in and start trading. I made those mistakes years ago and don't plan on repeating them again. I am just trying to set up the account. Give me a break. I already...

IB seems to have a lot of choices and as a newer investor, I am unclear as to what extra subscriptions I need. They have I think something for $39 that includes all the research but do I need that much info? Don't know. I will probably be trading a few stocks, options and probably index futures...

I am setting up my IB account as it has just been funded. I think I am going to start with button trader and multi charts and like the poster above, I want to use TS for research only. Question though about TS. Do I have to open an account with them to use their research features and if so, how...