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    how many seconds does it take for the datafeed to get to your computer

    It depends on the number of hops, not the geographic distance.
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    Limit orders on ES

    From my limited experience paper-trading ES through IB's TWS, it seems to me that limit orders don't get filled until the limit price has been touched at least 2-3 times or, preferably, traded through. This is for 1 contract BTW. What is you guys' experience with this in the real world? Would...
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    Brokers with APIs other than IB?

    Do any of these have a Java API? I couldn't see Java mentioned on any of their sites. Thanks
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    Brokers with APIs other than IB?

    Are there any brokers with Java trading APIs other than the famous IB? Particularly if they have low commissions on e-mini trades (not that I have anything against IB; just weighing up alternatives). -Andrew
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    general S/R indicator?

    I can tell from the chart what is looking like a good day for my system and what isn't, but what I was after was a way to quantify it somehow for backtesting purposes. (My system is designed for range-bound markets).
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    general S/R indicator?

    Hi, Is there such a thing as an indicator that tells you general levels of support or resistance for a given instrument (YM, ES, ER2 or NQ)? Note that I'm not talking about S/R at a specific level, but just something that gives you an idea of whether it is going to be a range-bound or...
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    Thoughts on system optimization

    What you won't see (until the end) is the interaction between the strategies. The whole is not the sum of the parts in this case; the strategies will step on each other's toes. They have to be developed in tandem.
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    I want to raise $10 million to trade...

    Think about it. Stop and ask yourself, how your life would be better if you were a billionaire, instead of just being comfortable. I don't think it would really add to your happiness, but the stress could very easily take away your happiness.
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