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Same. A strategy I am developing was spewing out fantastic results, until I looked at the time and sales... Then I saw the shenanigans of prints going off +/- .50 from where the "open" really was... Unfortunately, it seems like I cant program tradestation to filter out these "chart...

Yeah, I figured that, since ti seemed to good to be true. It seems from talking to a friend today, that if I route my opening orders through instinet, they get lumped into the opening "cross" as he put it. He seemed to think this was the case for NASDAQ and listed.

I havent done openings orders in a few years. My question is mainly regarding lower volume stocks (still avg 1M a day traded.) I noticed looking at the time and sales on various listed and Nasdaq stocks, the opening print for the day (according to tradestation) occurs on different exchanges...

People make mistakes.. Not all "intentional actions" are done with a clear head 100% of the time. Cut the guy a break.

Being computer savvy (developing spreadsheet linked to an order routing system) and a decent trader that understands concepts are entirely 2 different things. I am not that well versed in programming, etc. Anyway, I wasnt looking to freeload, just perhaps wanted to some insight or a basic...

understood.

I used this strategy a few years back with some success. I am looking at it again, and was curious how you are going about entering in your orders. Is their a generic spreadsheet someone could offer so I could check it out further? I am having a hard time figuring out how to incorporate...

Quote tracker is cheap, and allows you to draw your own trendlines, and set alerts when price crosses above or below them. This allows you to set multiple alerts without having to have 20 charts on your screen.

A quick question to anyone who cares to respond. When trading trending stocks, does anyone care to elaborate on their entries? Assuming its an uptrending stock, do you wait as it touches the base of a channel and get in? or do you wait for for a consolidation? If if you wait for a...

I understand what you are saying. (I think :) ) I learned a similar scalping method back in the day watching a tick chart of the futures. Since the S&P futures move back and forth in a wave like fashion even when trending, you buy strong stocks when there is a slight dip in the futures, and...

They are 90% salesman, not traders. They are simply managing customer order flow and executing orders based on client instruction. not really "trading" or risking money.. As far as getting that job, they are tough to get without connections, or an Ivy league degree,. Also, if you are...

I am curious if any screening or filtering exists for INTRADAY strategies/criteria? I can use stockfetcher to gather statistics and screens using EOD data, but not for breaking down time periods intraday. for example: "find stocks that have have gapped a minimum of X amount of times in...

I know the thread is about Austin firms, but if you are willing to relocate (temporarily for a year or 2 to at least learn) you might want to contact First New York securities. They have one of the few training programs (from what I have heard) that is actually geared for long term success...

sarcasm?

All the study materials for the exams? 2 DOZEN books? I stand corrected! I am the naive one. Those study materials for those exams will ensure your success. my bad. Your posts have told me all I have to know about your level of naivety. That is why I was trying to explain to you that...

I didnt mean to come off rude. Its just that I have seen hundreds in your scenario with similar posts. Best of luck finding training that works..

95% of traders fail and have said the same thing you just did. Why are you any different? And whats the incentive for a successful one ot tell you secrets? Unlike some jobs, you cant "outwork" yourself to success.. Why? that environment doesnt exist and hasnt for years. I am not...

But you can. Here is why... Most, and I stress most, training programs rely on teaching outdated methods that involve taking small losses, on many trades intraday. The result, is you dont lose alot, but the firm that trains you makes money off commissions from volume. The result is a...

Stockman, thank you for the video, and I will check out your blog. However, right off the bat, I dont understand the premise of "market makers" marking the stock up. Unlike listed stocks (NYSE/AMEX), the NASDAQ market increasingly has the majority of its volume traded through ECN's, and...

I know Assent has an office in Miami. Whether or not they have room, I dont know. I dealt with them in the past, and have nothing but positive things to say about them.