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  1. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    I'd need other software to do this I assume. So the question is, what do I look for, how would I program for it? Also, I heard a lot about MB Trader, but they don't offer charts or level 2, but you can use things like QCharts and eSignal. But again, what would I use to backtest strategies...
  2. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    So how would you test strategies with IB and in the future automate trading with IB?
  3. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    My only problem is understanding how all of those things connect together to work. Like, if I were to make my own trading platform, would I be able to trade OTC and Nasdaq stocks? Where would I get the stock data from and how would I know which broker would let me use my trading software...
  4. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    Problem is, I never attempted network programming. I was more focused on Direct X and such. Although I might be able to learn it, it will just take some time. That is why I'm here now to try and discover where I should go with my learning to be as good as I can in the markets. But that...
  5. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    Well I'm willing to work that long, I'm fully aware of the risks and rewards. I never said I want to go out and automate trading right now and make millions. I'm smart. Please don't assume all newbies are idiots (I will admit some are) I am only 18 you know? That is why I asked where I...
  6. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    Alright, thanks for the help... I'll check it out. Thanks again.
  7. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    Tradestation just seems kinda bad because everyone seems to have problems with it, like losing connection. But it might be good for me, who knows? I guess i'd have to try to find out. What are the other best alternatives if any? Thanks
  8. J

    Have the skills, but lost and all alone.

    I have been programming C++/C# on and off for the past few years, and recently got into trading. I just really need pointed in the right direction right now. I hear about tradestation, I hear things about Wealth-Lab, but if I use wealth-lab I have to figure out a broker, and then how to...
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