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Ending processes in the task manager is a first step, and a way of identifying potential "problems". But the problem is when you end processes from the task manager, they may start up again the next time you boot into Windows. Once you've identified problem processes, you can stop them from running at startup by going to Start > Run > msconfig. Go to the Startup tab, and uncheck any processes you don't want to run at startup. It also may be worthwhile to go to the "Services" tab and uncheck any unnecessary processes there. Of course, make sure you actually know what you're doing before you keep something from running at startup.

If you're asking which specific participants are involved in these transactions, there would be no way of knowing unless you were at the place where the deal took place, physically.

Interesting how certain indices in Asia can so clearly outperform others in the region. Look at the Nikkei and Topix compared to the HSI. I really don't know anything about the Asia region though, so maybe there's a good reason for the disparity.

Ninja tells you what your MAE and MFE are for set time periods, and I know I've looked up their definitions at some point, but this thread has clarified the concept. Thanks!

For those who saw that Fancy Bar Timer and said "I have to have that!" like I did, well here you go: Forums - Software Used to Trade Jack Hershey Methods Note: I haven't tested it yet to make sure it works.

In order to trade you do need data, but you can't get a data feed through Ninja. I linked to a page on the Ninja website that listed compatible data feeds, so you should check that out.

You don't need an account with Ninja, you can just download the software, obtain a free license key, and go. I can't compare it to MultiCharts because I've never used MC before.

OK thanks for clearing that up, I have seen that kind of thing on the DOM as well, but I don't think of that as a wall, more as an area of real S/R, only because if you just glance at that area on the DOM, it doesn't initially look like a "wall" with large size.

If your data feed is on this list then it is indeed free to use live, but some features will not be available to you (super DOM and ATM function). Trading Platforms. NINJATRADER. Brokerage and Data Feed Support.

Let me preface this question by saying that I don't use a DOM at all in my trading, but I do watch in on occasion when I'm bored. I find the quoted part of your post a little confusing. The "walls" that appear on the DOM, that is, the huge size that can appear at certain prices on the DOM, often seem to disappear when price reaches those "walled" price levels, as is demonstrated in the BrownsFan post that you referenced. However, your post makes it sound like the walls on the DOM do in fact represent inflection points. In my limited experience with the DOM, I find that the orders at these walls are often pulled, and price just continues through those price levels undisturbed, but that is not in agreement with what you're saying in your post. Can you clarify this part a bit? Edit: I realized I should have included this question in my post above. I guess my brain is starting to shut down, so I should go to bed soon.

That usually means Best bid/Best ask, aka inside bid/ask.

Good point MK, that would be a nightmare situation for me. No way of preparing for it, and no way of knowing how much that slippage is going to cost you. Good to hear that you happened to be on the right side of it though James. Also, just found this: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/05/24/nkorea.nuclear/index.html?eref=rss_latest

Decided that this post was a bad idea.

Ninja does have a feature similar to that, but I'm not sure if it will do exactly the same thing and work in exactly the same way. It is free though, so you can check it out for yourself.

As I mentioned, NinjaTrader will do that for you, unless I'm misunderstanding your question. I don't know if it's a better option than TS though, since I've never used TS before. Ninja is free though if you just want to use it for charting, so you should check it out. And are you sure MT4 won't do what you want? I thought it could...but maybe I don't understand what you're asking.

If you want a general idea, I think C++ is a good place to start. C++ Language Tutorial As far as a trading-specific language, I think Easy Language is most widely used, though I have no experience with it: https://www.tradestation.com/support/tutorials/easylanguage.aspx I'm a programming newbie, but I've read a lot about getting started...It's just that I never get past the "getting started" phase. I've written a "hello world" program in c++ many, many times.

I believe MetaTrader 4 is a popular FX platform that would do what you want. Ninja could also do it. I'm not sure, but I would guess that Multicharts could too, and so could many many other popular platforms. http://www.metatrader4.com/ http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/index.htm http://www.tssupport.com/multicharts/ Platform reviews at ET: http://www.elitetrader.com/so/

Lots of info here: http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/

I forgot mention in my post above that the Think or Swim platform is also free if you open an account with them. You don't have to fund the account, and the platform is very good for the price (free).

This is a from a search on their website, not sure if these contracts are actually available since I'm not a subscriber. Looks like they only carry the SGX contract: SNS# MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2009 SGX SNSA# MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2009 SGX SNSAH0 MINI NIKKEI 225 MAR 2010 SGX SNSAM0 MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2010 SGX SNSAM9 MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2009 SGX SNSAU9 MINI NIKKEI 225 SEP 2009 SGX SNSAZ9 MINI NIKKEI 225 DEC 2009 SGX SNSH0 MINI NIKKEI 225 MAR 2010 SGX SNSM0 MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2010 SGX SNSM9 MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2009 SGX SNSP# MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2009 SGX SNSPH0 MINI NIKKEI 225 MAR 2010 SGX SNSPM0 MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2010 SGX SNSPM9 MINI NIKKEI 225 JUN 2009 SGX SNSPU9 MINI NIKKEI 225 SEP 2009 SGX SNSPZ9 MINI NIKKEI 225 DEC 2009 SGX SNSU9 MINI NIKKEI 225 SEP 2009 SGX SNSZ9 MINI NIKKEI 225 DEC 2009 SGX http://www.iqfeed.net/symbolguide/index.cfm?symbolguide=lookup&displayaction=support&section=guide&web=iqfeed (search for "mini nikkei" in all exchanges) Also, I know you asked for tick data, but IB does carry the mini nikkei, not sure which exchange(s) though. But it's not tick data.

1. To expect everyone who shares information for free to give proof that they are a master of their field is utterly ridiculous. Think about that for a moment in the context of fields outside of trading. 2. The fact that someone is not a master of their field does not mean that the information they're sharing is not useful. Just because you show a P/L at the end of each day, does that mean that someone should listen to every bit of trading advice that you give? Does it mean that you're always right? By the way, no disrespect, but posting a P/L like you guys do in that thread doesn't prove anything. I could fabricate one of those in an image editing program in about 5 minutes. And NO, I'm not saying your P/Ls are fake, I'm not saying that at all. I'm only saying that if you look at them objectively, they really don't mean anything. The fact that you post P/Ls on the internet does not prove that you are profitable. 3. What you're doing is very offensive. I don't blame Db for not showing you proof of his trades. If a random person came up to me on the street and demanded that I show him proof that I make money trading, I wouldn't give him the time of day. Have some respect. 4. Re his e-book: I couldn't even find a way to buy his e-book (though I only looked for a few minutes). And before you mentioned it, I didn't even know he was selling one.

That's certainly true, but I do think that a statement showing profit is more than many of these vendors would be able to show. If someone isn't able to turn a profit with their own system, that would be a red flag (not that someone else might not be able to turn a profit with that same system, but why would you want to do business with a liar)?

If you're skeptical, ask for some statements from one of their accounts. If they're selling something to you with the claim that it will make you profitable, they shouldn't have a problem doing that.

Pretty cool. Also keep in mind that there are quite a few free charting platforms out there that are very advanced, and can use free data to populate the chart. Among the ones I'm aware of are Ninja and QuoteTracker.

Another good free program is Paint.NET, but it does require MS .NET framework if you want to use it. Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing