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Winston: Yes, both versions installed as per their directions. Day one after installation, all worked fine. Next day, could not open Excel manager ("new spreadsheet"). Have tried for three weeks and E-Trade help desk appears confused with the issue also. One person said that they know it...

Yea...me too. Spent 6 straight days implementing tech support recommendations (new one each day). Lo & behold...they finally admit that this is a typical problem for x64 bit pc's. No anticipated date for repair

I agree...But data providers typically provide adjusted. Thanks though, I thought I was missing something obvious.

In backtesting a DAILY strategy (entry and exit on the SAME DAY), would it be more accurate to use historical "adjusted close" values or simply the actual "close" values for my data backfill? Thanks for any input.

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You have all been very helpful...Thank you. Additionally, excuse my quest for understanding this issue thoroughly, even though it is basic stuff. Pippi: Assuming price breaks through spread... Is there ever an advantage to establishing a LIMIT order at some earlier time (i.e. at order...

So, I guess my original question is an Exchange question on preferential status of Orders. If Current BID = 1100.00 and Current ASK = 1100.25, I assume a Market Order executing when "PRICE" hits 1100.25 will give me 1100.00 print. I also assume that establishing a LIMIT order upon entry of...

Fireplace: That's exactly the constructive feedback that will help me. I wasn't sure if an electronic exchange provided any additional/different considerations than a typical market maker would. I assume what you are saying is that because the spread is naturally tight on the ES, then MKT...

Fireplace: Sorry...yes of course I should have mentioned that... I am looking at 1-2 points (4-8 ticks) on a profit target.

If I were creating an automated strategy on the Globex using the ES contract, which of the following set-ups might produce a "better" fill: Have strategy wait until last price equals Target Price then CLOSE trade (using market order) or Immediately Set Closing Limit Order upon trade...

I am just a relative newbie and these issues hit me right away. Thanks You for your detailed input as to why this has occurred. Why are there so many very happy users of NT????

I have examined this a bit recently. At home, I use a MAC and obviously, don't want to download software at work. Secondly, wanted a way to "ensure" uptime, etc. NinjaTrader requires 32bit OS. I can't find a Windows based VPS running 32 bit. I can find DEDICATED servers running 32bit but...

I would like to learn from veteran Currency traders a couple of questions I have: 1. FOREX vs. Currency FUTURES: Both trade 24 hours a day. However, is there a discernable diffrence is actual Bid/Ask spreads of one vs. the other? My backtesting software and DTN data is historical, so no...

I use backtesting software to test various strategies I develop as well as learning the ins and outs of automated trading in the currency market. 2 Questions if anyone can assist me: 1. I have been using currency futures data and also spot forex data to backtest strategies. Since spreads...

Thank you to all who responded. Your willingness to provide honest feedback is appreciated.

When someone considers hiring a programmer to code an idea or strategy, how can that idea remain safe and protected? Sure, an NDA may be signed but.....; is this a legitimate concern?

Gnome: In reading all the posts so far, can I deduce that you are not a fan of the Hedge Fund industry?...more specifically, H/F strategies, not H/F profits.

Gnome: Thanks for your time. If trading sector and index ETF's, do you employ leverage...never, some of the time, all of the time? Thanks,

GTS: Sure...no free lunch. just a way to address risk in fixed income investing and still get a decent reward. Check the math though???? Cost of Bonds = $18,000 Cost of Insurance (Puts) = $1,500 Total Initial Outlay = $19,500 Annual Dividend = $1.80 ($1,800/yr) Total Income =...

How's this strategy? Currently, you can get GMAC bonds yielding 8.0 - 8.5% (5+ years). What's the risk?? DEFAULT! So, GM is trading at 30.5 level. Hedge your bond purchase with the purchase of a GM PUT (monthly or LEAP). If GM defaults on its bond interest obligations, it can only mean...