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I am also trying to get this going...I am sure some of you more advanced coders have made your own API link. I tried using the Multichart approach, but it seems the EL code will need some modification and as far as MetaOrder, I am not sure if they are legit and worried by account details could...

I don't know this for a fact, but I bet most of the top traders in the world don't even know what a sim is...(doubt Soros ever practiced in a sim). Not saying they can't be useful, just so many times I see people bragging about how much imaginary money they made, but loose with real money on the...

We are not doctors and not risking anyone's life. All I am saying is that you can do all the testing and sim trading you want, however Mr Market will always be the best teacher.

The only way to learn how to trade is to trade, period....

Thanks thats what I thought

Is there an advantage to filing Trader Status for a full time Futures trader?

Just jump into it with a simulation account at Interactive Brokers or anywhere else legit. See how you do after about 100 trades. Start with the markets you are familiar with like the S&P. The actual trading isn't really much different that trading SPY, just more leveraged and you have to know...

Thanks for the feedback, currently I have a 2Ghz processor with 8GB ram and looks to me like 3 - 4 is more the norm. Don't you think a faster processor can help as well? I am kinda an old school trader and not really into computers as you can probably tell.

I can make our loose over $3K in seconds, so if I can get a slight edge by upgarding hardware I certainly don't mind putting dollars into a better set-up.

Is there really a reason to go with a custom build vs just getting one from Best Buy?

New on ET, but been trading for over 20 years and my intention was solely to try to get some feedback on these guys. I trade futures and run very complex formulas in Tradestation on a ton of different charts and radar screens. I currently use a powerful laptop with dual screens that often...

Don't have the time or the knowledge to build my own, just want a complete system that works well out of the box.

I am in the market for a new rig, does anyone have any experience with these guys? Thanks