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    Excel technical analysis recommendations

    I have spent to morning researching add ins to use with MS Excel and would like to get some recommendations. like AnaliseXL, quotein.com and a few others, but haven't found what I am looking for. I am not the strongest programmer, but I am willing to put in the time to learn, but I would...
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    Starting out trading options

    Hi Phil, I did have a couple of questions for you. After reading over chapter 2 of the handbook a couple of times. Is the best way to tell in something is cheap or expensive is to look at how the IV compares to the historical volitility range? When you said to follow the option prices...
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    Starting out trading options

    Thank you insaneinvestor and optioncoach for your suggestions. I will use them as I get ready to trade, also OC thanks for the offer I will let you know if I have any questions as I read. red
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    Starting out trading options

    Hi I am getting ready to start trading options. So far I am almost through Option Volitility and Pricing. And I have read most of the way through The Option Trader Handbook. Can someone please recommend other good books I should get and read? I was planning on getting Charles Cottle's...
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    Remote Server Automated Trading

    Hey Nitro You said you had a datacenter you could recommend there in Chicago. I think Savvis has a 5 9 SLA. They are a little out of the budget though. Is there anyone you would recommend that might might be a little more affordable. I like the T1 idea but if I can setup everything on a...
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    Options

    You might also want to check out Think or Swim. The mininum is a little higher($3500.00) but most agree they are the best options firm on the street. My 2 cents, red
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    Remote Server Automated Trading

    As far as tools for automation, there are alot of choices. You can try OpenQuant, NeoTicker, I think LinnSoft does it. As far as the computer's security getting compromised on the internet, the risk is pretty high. For that you can use ZoneAlarm or a similar software that has a firewalling...
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    Remote Server Automated Trading

    Here is the basic setup: -Get a normal destop or tower computer(get a Dell machine or something, you don't need an expensive video card, just a decent processor and enough ram to support the program you want to run) -I recommend that you instal some firewalling software to protest your...
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    Remote Server Automated Trading

    hehe good point, sorry if I am complicating the solution. Just wanted to make sure he knew there were other options for what he was trying to do. :D
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    Remote Server Automated Trading

    sorry for the slang there...you can do a search on google for datacenter colocation facilities in your area. I didn't see to many in charleston, there was one with a broken website. Usually a bad sign for a internet company. Then you can buy a noral computer install the applications you want...
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    Remote Server Automated Trading

    why don't you just host a box at a colo? Then you can have guaranteed power, bandwidth and ac for your auto trading server. Depending on where you live you can probbally get setup for $50 - $100 a month. The cheaper the colo the less guaranteed services you will get, ie no guaranteed power...
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    Who's your trading idol?

    Tony O'Brian red
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    YM intraday data?

    Hi I am looking for recent asci data, something I can import into excel. I have seen what they have on cbot's site and was wondering if there is a better place(and cheaper cbot wants about a dollar a day) I seached on ET and didn't see anything that really fit what I was looking for. If...
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    URGENT: Does your credit rating affect your leverage?

    LodeRunner, with trashed credit I opened an account with Mann it was a while ago, so their policies might have changed. Another option is to open an LLC and open an account under the with that, that way you get the tax benefits and all that good stuff. I opened an account with IB like that...
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    Virus Scannning

    I use AVG antiuvirus. They have a free version, it defaults to updating every morning and is really easy to install. Downloads available at the link below. red http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
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    URGENT: Does your credit rating affect your leverage?

    I got into the WAY overleveraged lifestyle in the silicon valley right after the paek in 99. I had a house, cars alot of material stuff. Then the job went away and I lost everything. Even with having lost a house to bankruptcy and telling all my creditors to fsck off for like a year and a...
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    Prop firm won't send check to close my account

    I am intrested in getting in at a prop shop. Been trading for a while with on and off profitablity. It woul be nice to get in at a shop that gives a little training. Could you post Nick's contact info?
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    Migrating to linux --software design advice requested

    I am migrating from windows to linux and am going to be developing some trading software. Up until now, I thought I would use phthon as I don't have the programming background to be able to effeceintly write in c++. I have read the C++/python thread. Is there a better choice?(I am a unix sys...
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    Is anybody going to Upgrade to Longhorn windows

    Thanks for your reply nononsense. Who should I use for data? Thanks, Red
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    Is anybody going to Upgrade to Longhorn windows

    So for those of that are intrested in developing something to maybe one day migrate over to linux, what language is best to start with? Are there any datafeeds besides IB? I have heard bad things about realtick.(And it is really expensive) Thanks, Red
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