Best Program Supporting Indicators Written in Java?

[kappert 10]

Can anybody recommend a charting/analysis software with the following features:

 

1) Writing custom indicators and trading systems in Java. Best with debugging support in Eclipse/NetBeans.

2) Very strong optimizer for backtesting that fully utilizes multiple CPUs/cores (many threads).

3) No obligation to open a trading account (which rules out TradeStation and TWS). I don't want a broker in a foreign country.

 

I am a software developer and I work with Java daily. I am using an EasyLanguage clone at the moment and find it rather limited and slow.

 

C# would be an option as well, altough I'd prefer Java. But if a .NET based product has an excellent optimizer that would be interesting, too. So far I found these platforms for C# and would also appreciate comments about them:

 

rightedgesystems

openquant

wealth-lab

[BlowFish 10]

It might be worth checking out Neoticker from Tickquest. I have not used it for some while but its a remarkable product.

 

1) It supports a variety of external programming languages/frameworks.

 

2) It supports grid optimisation (multiple PC's) on diverse criteria. e.g. most profitable instrument and time frame.

 

3) It is broker independent though does a have a few brokerage interfaces for automatic trading.

 

 

When I did use it I found the learning curve pretty steep but chances are good if you stick with it you will be able to achieve what you desire. I'd be interested what you think if you do try it.

[kappert 10]

Thanks a lot for the pointer to NeoTicker. This surely is an interesting product. Grid is hot!

 

Unfortunately it does not support Java, but it will be on my extended list, because it works with .NET:

 

"You can use an external development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Borland Delphi to develop trading systems, with full access to NeoTicker® data and services via IDL interface. NeoTicker® supports both COM and Microsoft .NET 2.0"

 

I will have to see how easily and well it integrates custom code written in C#.

 

BTW: Today I have just learned that the optimizer of the product I am currently using (tradesignal.com) will be overhauled in the next major release. It only supports a scripting languag (a clone of EasyLanguage), but as I have written a lot of code for it already, I will see how well things work in the future. Aside from the somewhat buggy optimizer it is really good.

[delta 10]

Which trading product use java?

[edakad 10]

Ninja Trader , it uses C++

[BlowFish 10]

Ninja Trader , it uses C++

 

C++ <> Java.

 

It fails on point 2 also:bang head:

[TradeMaker101 10]

Edit - not applicable for OP's needs.