Mechanical e-mini daytrading

Runningbear · Aug 28, 2002

metooxx,

Are you trading shares or futures?

Runningbear

metooxx · Aug 28, 2002

Originally posted by Runningbear
metooxx,

Are you trading shares or futures?

Runningbear

Both and options.

wan2BTrader · Aug 28, 2002

Originally posted by metooxx
Probably even an abacus ...

I actually used abacus in elementary school, it was part of curriculum. When I started to work (15 years ago), there were co-workers in the same office still using it.

metooxx · Aug 28, 2002

Originally posted by wan2BTrader

I actually used abacus in elementary school, it was part of curriculum. When I started to work (15 years ago), there were co-workers in the same office still using it.

But, did you ever crash it ...

Cesko · Aug 29, 2002

Metooxx
You talk too much!

momotrdr · Aug 29, 2002

Easy way to rid yourself of those who consistently
post meaningless crap.

IGNORE button. Works fine for me.

-momo

Originally posted by Cesko
Metooxx
You talk too much!

Runningbear · Aug 29, 2002

metooxx,

Are you trading intra-day or holding overnight? Or both.

Runningbear

DaveN · Aug 29, 2002

Originally posted by Brandonf
Tradestation is ok for a single trader, but I don't know anyone who is really serious about systems trading (ie trading many millions with a fund consistently) that is doing it with Tradestation. Most have their own systems for everything.
Brandon

I know of a couple who are trading tens of millions anyway using TS4 and 2000, with 30+ month track records. They are not using autoexecution, I agree, which is what I believe the point you are making, Brandon.

I am working on creating a simplified example of an automated trading system using InteractiveBrokers, Tradestation, and a free .DLL from Robert Linders on the Omega List. Once I've got it documented, I'll post a link. Hopefully, others can use this to create and adapt it to their own systems.

metooxx · Aug 29, 2002

Originally posted by Runningbear
metooxx,

Are you trading intra-day or holding overnight? Or both.

Runningbear

Intra day; only mistakes overnight ...

Tyler_EFT · Aug 29, 2002

Originally posted by syd697
How do you guys trade multiple systems at the same time? Do you manually execute them when you get the signals , or do you have software that will execute all your systems for you when signals are generated (so you don't have to be glued to the screen or wait for alerts)?

Our software will trade multiple systems 100% hands free. I have seen many mechanical systems that have been consistantly making money. As BrandonF said, multiple systems will smooth your equity curve and reduce drawdowns.