Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

[M4-1]

I use NT8 and place all my orders on the chart. If I want to place a limit order at a specific level - it takes two clicks. Usually, if I'm looking to go long I will have OCO orders in place with a limit buy and a buy stop. Either will get filled. The stop order is usually to make sure I don't miss the boat if it's a fast reversal or breakout.

I can go flat (close all positions) or hit a market order with one click.

Under normal market conditions it works fine for me, but it would have been great to be able to place limit orders with one click only like on the DOM. An alternative solution is to have the DOM up additionally to serve that specific purpose, but I need my screen estate, so I don't use the DOM for that.

I also use ATM strategies which submit a hard stop and limit order based on fill price, i.e., a stop 10 points below my fill and a limit 5 or 10 points above my fill on a long entry.

NT also integrates with IB, but you need a paid license. If you don't want to use IB, you can trade through NT Brokerage (Dorman Capital) which actually is really good.

i used NT before as i had a hacked copy that was multi licence.. think they solved that problem now

it is the customizable buttons i want..and maybe a few other features i don't know about yet?

it also has to be free

 

[M4-1]

I use NT8 and place all my orders on the chart. If I want to place a limit order at a specific level - it takes two clicks. Usually, if I'm looking to go long I will have OCO orders in place with a limit buy and a buy stop. Either will get filled. The stop order is usually to make sure I don't miss the boat if it's a fast reversal or breakout.

I can go flat (close all positions) or hit a market order with one click.

Under normal market conditions it works fine for me, but it would have been great to be able to place limit orders with one click only like on the DOM. An alternative solution is to have the DOM up additionally to serve that specific purpose, but I need my screen estate, so I don't use the DOM for that.

I also use ATM strategies which submit a hard stop and limit order based on fill price, i.e., a stop 10 points below my fill and a limit 5 or 10 points above my fill on a long entry.

NT also integrates with IB, but you need a paid license. If you don't want to use IB, you can trade through NT Brokerage (Dorman Capital) which actually is really good.

btw.. don't ever limit yourself with screen space.. you can get QHD monitors cheap on ebay..my next is 4k..will get as soon as right deal pops up

 

[Laissez Faire]

it is the customizable buttons i want..and maybe a few other features i don't know about yet?

it also has to be free

Why free...? Surely a holder of the Obvious can afford a license? You could pay for a lifetime license with less than 50% of your profits on that prior trade.

Besides, your commissions will be better, too.

Check them out. How's AMP/IB comparatively? I think NT Brokerage are among the best for retail traders.

As for customizable, not sure how customizable NT is out of the box, but 'everything' can be programmed if you have or hire someone to help you.

 

[Laissez Faire]

btw.. don't ever limit yourself with screen space.. you can get QHD monitors cheap on ebay..my next is 4k..will get as soon as right deal pops up

I have a 49" inch high resolution Dell which pretty much fulfill my needs. I used to have a DOM at the right edge of my screen which I could afford, but as I didn't use it that much, I just dropped it.

I'm considering a second screen for some additional stuff. I don't NEED it, but it would make my life easier. On the other hand, I'm doing what I can to avoid being locked down at a single location and buying more screens wouldn't help the matter.

PS: Here's the chart and chart trader I use for trading. I just placed some simulator orders for illustrative purposes as I'm done for the day anyway.

Actually, if Ninjatrader would integrate a DOM below the chart trader interface it would be perfect.

 

[M4-1]

maybe bitcoin is driving the market

 

[M4-1]

Why free...? Surely a holder of the Obvious can afford a license? You could pay for a lifetime license with less than 50% of your profits on that prior trade.

Besides, your commissions will be better, too.

Check them out. How's AMP/IB comparatively? I think NT Brokerage are among the best for retail traders.

As for customizable, not sure how customizable NT is out of the box, but 'everything' can be programmed if you have or hire someone to help you.

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i don't like paying for anything unless i really have to..hold on to the money i make.. remember

anyway..my desired income from trading does not warrant paying out anything but fees.. although NT are not bad for the micros..AMP is 0.78 per round trip..and IB is 0.98..plus IB are the cheapest for The Smalls as they have invested a few $mil in the exchange..and i want access to the smalls..

IB TWS is the best i have tried so far for order entry..but their charts are pure crap..so will probably go with IB..using MT5 for charting as shown..

i can link MT5 to IB..so once the order is placed with MT5..i can then switch to the IB rapid order entry..as the majority of rapid orders will be exits and reversals..

anyway..no hurry..fun times ahead

 

[M4-1]

I have a 49" inch high resolution Dell which pretty much fulfill my needs. I used to have a DOM at the right edge of my screen which I could afford, but as I didn't use it that much, I just dropped it.

I'm considering a second screen for some additional stuff. I don't NEED it, but it would make my life easier. On the other hand, I'm doing what I can to avoid being locked down at a single location and buying more screens wouldn't help the matter.

PS: Here's the chart and chart trader I use for trading. I just placed some simulator orders for illustrative purposes as I'm done for the day anyway.

Actually, if Ninjatrader would integrate a DOM below the chart trader interface it would be perfect.

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i looked at various volume and range bars before..so what is the perceived advantage of this setup ?

btw..what is the resolution of the 49"..if it is 1920 x 1080 then it's too low..you need at least 2560 x 1440 i think..the higher the better for more space on one screen!

 

[Ninja Mobile Trader VPS]

I have a 49" inch high resolution Dell which pretty much fulfill my needs. I used to have a DOM at the right edge of my screen which I could afford, but as I didn't use it that much, I just dropped it.

I'm considering a second screen for some additional stuff. I don't NEED it, but it would make my life easier. On the other hand, I'm doing what I can to avoid being locked down at a single location and buying more screens wouldn't help the matter.

PS: Here's the chart and chart trader I use for trading. I just placed some simulator orders for illustrative purposes as I'm done for the day anyway.

Actually, if Ninjatrader would integrate a DOM below the chart trader interface it would be perfect.

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@Laissez Faire Have you tried setting the DOM window to "Always On Top"? This would effectively be the same as integrating DOM with Chart Trader.

There's many different ways to set any Window to always on top, take a look at some of the recommendations here https://superuser.com/questions/992...ation-always-on-top-without-keyboard-shortcut

 

[M4-1]

many years ago i used Quotetracker..i must download the new Medved software and have a look..if i remember correctly he has good tick charts!

 

[Laissez Faire]

i looked at various volume and range bars before..so what is the perceived advantage of this setup?

To be honest - I'm not sure if there is an advantage. I know someone who seems to know what he's talking about speak warmly about range bars, but they never spoke to me, so I dropped them.

The volume chart is just essentially a faster chart (usually) than the 1-minute. Gives some granularity. But if that's even needed I'm not quite sure.

btw..what is the resolution of the 49"..if it is 1920 x 1080 then it's too low..you need at least 2560 x 1440 i think..the higher the better for more space on one screen!

5120 x 1440

I could squeeze my charts a bit more together I suppose, but I've grown fond of having large charts.