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This is how I solve the problem. https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/ats-aws-cloudwatch-and-slack-integration.336279/

Which cloud provider are you using?

I was thinking in terms of a 1MM trading account but with other assets (401K, IRAs, etc) totaling about 2MM. This would be with a payed for house, cars, etc.

I totally agree, which is why I carry life insurance, medical insurance and try and keep to keep the wife happy :)

Realistic numbers...personally, I would consider going full time if I had 1MM, though I do enjoy the risk free money I get from my day job.

Sorry to learn of your diagnosis...you are clearly not the typical trader coming to this site with hopes of trading for a living. Best of luck with your trading...will be rooting for you success!

How much capital are you trading with? What are you fixed living expenses? How much are you able to save (i.e. trading profits - fixed expenses)? thanks!

I can appreciate this and feel fortunate that I am working for a shop where the managers are not Agile cultists. We have some devs who are but they do not have the power, fortunately.

I am a tech lead in corporate IT. Love it! It is a fun atmosphere...we basically hang out and write code all day. And the best part is a nice paycheck arrives in my bank account every two weeks which allows my trading account to grow without needing to withdraw funds for living expenses.

Pulling back now...I am holding here as I expect this all setting up for a big move to the upside in the coming months.

Did you factor in commissions and slippage to your backtest? Strategies that backtest well usually fail with live trading...for a variety of reasons.

Most of the time the best course of action is to have a stable income and trade on the side. This way, you can compound your returns and go full time when you have skills and capital to cover living expenses and still grow wealth.

This is a rare occasion I actually agree with Tony. If you watch the video, there is a broken door window and a mob on the other side. The lady was warned.

Because the fundamentals support 1.2 million, not 1.3 million. :) :)

Is that you Don? :)

And then the reality sets in :)

If you are making steady progress, you are doing great! Speaking from experience, when building software by yourself and as a part time effort, keeping enthusiasm for the project is the most important factor. Celebrate small wins and keep at it!

All the more reason to be happy with my purchase of CLR and XOM today. Nice to own stocks that are not over owned.

Given that you do not know how to program and likely have limited capital (i.e. "grabbing 1 to 2 shares"), why not look for ways to trade that do not require the technical overhead of automated trading? I can almost guarantee your idea is not going to be net profitable when accounting for...

Unless your brother is highly interested in automated trading, he is going to tire of this project very quickly.