Broker With Good Software

[Griffin 10]

Can someone tell me a good broker for trading mostly stocks? I'd like a broker that has free software and free EOD data. I'm really wanting some software that has good search features to find stocks that meet my criteria I don't intend to trade more than a few trades a year.

[Tradelikespock 10]

Could you elaborate more on your use of such information? Sounds like you'll be a position trader or trend follower.

 

I tried several brokers and Interactive Brokers has been the best for me by far. I think its scan feature is pretty good and it can interface with third party software--even MS Excel! Data feed is really good too.

 

You can also get free EOD data from Kinetick but I'm not sure if that's only exclusive for Ninjatrader 7 users.

 

If you elaborate I could probably help you out more or perhaps hopefully someone already knows a broker that gives you all that.

[Griffin 10]

Right now I am using Worden TC2000 for stock scanning and it's everything I need in that regard. The problem is it isn't free. I use it to quickly flip through stock charts within certain sectors. So if I identify a sector which I believe is poised to move, I can easily pull up a list of stocks within that sector (usually by loading the index with all stocks that make up that index) and quickly flip through them to find patterns. This quickly flipping through groups of stocks is the most important for me by far.

 

I also like to use it to search for things like high dividends etc.

 

For charting, I like NinjaTrader. I don't have a need to change this but if the package had good scanning capabilities plus user friendly charting like NT, that would be even better.

 

Thanks!

[Tradelikespock 10]

Hmm I'm not sure you'll find a broker that can match all third party features and roll it all into one--I guess that's why there are third parties.

 

I think a great broker coupled with free services will work.

 

Have you tried Finviz screener that's free? I used to use it. The scans are not as comprehensive but maybe because it's free but at least it you can setup your parameters then go to the charts tab after you get the results and you'll see all the charts for each individual stocks that meet the criteria.

 

Check it out and let me know. It'd be interesting if someone does know a broker that has all in one package.

[nanama 10]

Griffin,

Not associated but, For what you do. You can try Tradier. They are cheap. I get data from them too.

[bvatum 10]

the trading system is important, I can share the nice platform for you.

[Guest muhitalam]

Hello,

 

I'm not sure you'll find a broker that can match all third party features and roll it all into one--I guess that's why there are third parties. Have you tried hotforex. Hope that`s help you.

 

Very much looking forward to hearing from you

[barako 10]

what software are we exactly talking about. i got a bit confused there.

[prax 10]

what software are we exactly talking about. i got a bit confused there.

 

stock trading software, you may confuse because some 'silly' poster, recomend a forex platform. what he intend to search is a stock trading platform with screening feature, while most stock screening website cost member subscribtion..

i can't tell much, since i dont trade stock, but i know exactly what he looking for.

[kopengrangers 10]

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