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  1. jokepie

    need advice to help pick the platform & programming language

    Thanks G I have good specs ready but , i am struggling with th epoint that you made in no. 3 I will give ninjatrader a shot. Thanks alot
  2. jokepie

    need advice to help pick the platform & programming language

    also, can you tell me which language to go for, like i said i have done high school C++. My broker is IB. And I want to create a lil bit of screen where i can input parameters. Create buttons for stoping the Algo, Clean-out positions etc.
  3. jokepie

    need advice to help pick the platform & programming language

    O ComeON NetTecture, If there is a tool that is sufficient - for what i need to get doen Why do I need to learn programming. I dont have to invent the wheel. If what you mean is - there are no such platforms ... i am out of luck... then i gotta either learn programming or hire a good one...
  4. jokepie

    need advice to help pick the platform & programming language

    I am new to programming and do not intend to learn it for the sake of staying sane. I need a platform that has easy point / click to put together the algo and good backtesting/ fwd testing abilities. It will be great if someone with very little C language experience like me can manupilate...
  5. jokepie

    1099-B Brokers Report Proceeds but NOT Cost Basis?!?!?!

    I did that .. and been doing that fr a while.. may be it was a one off. But it sure got my heart pacing.
  6. jokepie

    1099-B Brokers Report Proceeds but NOT Cost Basis?!?!?!

    take this seriously. I recieved a IRS notice last week for 2010 yr. they went by proceeds on my 1099-b. I downloaded tradlog software - cost arnd 200, save some dime and is easy to use with broker connect tech. Gives all kinds of reports and analysis including reconcile 1099. GL
  7. jokepie

    Botched 1099-B cost-basis reporting: The List

    I just downloaded and user trader log - downloaded everything using broker connect. Works like a charm and prints tax forms for you as well. I recommend it. Hope fully this will clear IRS notice.
  8. jokepie

    Botched 1099-B cost-basis reporting: The List

    This for 2010 tax yr. I saw the list of transactions on the notice - They only have sales date and no purchase dates... Doesn't make any sense - it seems like they reported half of the transactions and these are mostly intra-day trades.
  9. jokepie

    Botched 1099-B cost-basis reporting: The List

    Mr. Robert, Since i received the messy notice already .. what do i do next. Thanks
  10. jokepie

    Botched 1099-B cost-basis reporting: The List

    Yes .. IB did something... i received IRS bill today... for 27k... Stupid morons... cant figure out anything right.
  11. jokepie

    Your motivation slogan for DISCIPLINE.

    ----------------------- "Happiness is not at the END of the road, its ALL the way along it" ------------------------------ I would not stop until I can say the following : " I can't help making money" ------------------------------
  12. jokepie

    Tips on the Mental Game

    1. find out your comfort zone - risk, trade frequency, time frames etc. 2. devise the plan. 3. only trade what fits your plan and ignore everything - news, TV, voice in ur head. 4. take breaks and dont forget to breath Just noe that if you feel uncomfortable, on the edge and it seems...
  13. jokepie

    Facebook IPO

    What i love about this IPO is the timing of it.. they stalled the IPO when we started to drift lower few months ago and now that everyone is hopeful for a rally in the markets and bamm....here comes the IPO.... A classic sign of ....
  14. jokepie

    Day/SWING/POSITION ?? TRADING

    Thanks for adding value to the discussion ssrrkk !
  15. jokepie

    Creating an Opportunity !!

    Thanks NoDoji for your kind words and comments. My goal with this article to reach the core of trading methodologies. i am close to believing that the patterns are levels as may have provided a trader with an edge, There is a single method of trading that is a mixture of price volatility...
  16. jokepie

    Creating an Opportunity !!

    So true and can relate to it. Thanks for your input.
  17. jokepie

    Creating an Opportunity !!

    Thanks hk
  18. jokepie

    Creating an Opportunity !!

    “To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping” - Some chinese guy I continue to research and pick my brains to figure out this game. I keep reading, practicing and burning my...
  19. jokepie

    Day/SWING/POSITION ?? TRADING

    Thanks GMST, I am deligently researching and trying to break the myths of trading. I am currently working on a concept - creating a opportunity. this (if i can successfully jot down) has potential to replace all patterns or trading methedologies with one - Which is making money when the...
  20. jokepie

    Help! These breakouts are killing me

    reverse ur trade the moment you feel you are loosing it./
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