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Hotkey and StreamDeck webinar
Alastair replied to Jason H.'s topic in Day Trading Hardware, Software and Tools
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Cost of IBRK with DAS TraderPro
Alastair replied to Roberto's topic in Day Trading Hardware, Software and Tools
Surprised nobody responded as a lot of people use IB and DAS with the tiered/per share option. Unfortunately I do not use IB. -
LOL....we should have a summit, u think !!!
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I closed my acct with them and switched to CMEG. Customer service at CMEG is world class plus read this link abt Alliance below: https://www.loopjamaica.com/content/alliance-financial-ipo-remains-suspended Not great from a brand perspective but do ur double checks. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20201230/alliance-financial-suspends-2-billion-ipo-regulators-probe-matter
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Covering Shorts with Marketable Limit Order
Alastair replied to actionjackson's topic in Day Trading Strategies
Do you use MARKETABLE LIMITS in pre-market ? If not, do u know if its possible ? Whts ur expert opinion ? I am also trying to understand the best use of STOP LIMITS in pre-market and general market. -
I'm sure I saw an tick box in DAS which does this automatically too. Not near trade station, but sure I saw it recently.
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Thanks for the above response. Another question for @Justin or @KyleK29 on pre-market trading. Missing too many great opps in pre-market, time to start trading it. As per normal, my broker only accepts LIMIT orders with TIF set to DAY in pre-market. To minimize buttons in montage I would like to use the default XL Sheet scripts BUY / SELL in pre-market. as they are already on montage. I am assuming the TRIGGER order part of script will just reject and allow the BUY order part to go through ? Will close the trade with normal scale out LIMIT orders from XL sheet also 10% to 100% scripts ? With a profit or loss. Is my interpretation correct ? No more additional buttons required.
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Generally u have the major criteria correct. Sometimes u see the turn sometimes u do not. And it comes with time, chart time under ur belt. 1. A level, significant one 2. Exhaustive or climatic volume compared to previous candles 3. Candle Pattern, Doji, Hammer, Engulfing, Harami 4. Break of high or the previous pattern in 3 above 5. Time / Sales - orders hitting the ASK, usually green. Tape speeding up 6. Montage - BIDS stacking, ASK lifting, ASK thinner than BIDS
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Ok thks.....I will wakeup at 4 EST and run a few tests using the test symbol ZVZZT and my SIM acct. The data feed should start flowing at that time.
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Ok wht I am assuming (need clarification/confirmation) is if I add CXL ALLSYMB to my BUY button (the first position) is put on with no problem as I had no orders.....the CXL ALLSYMB does nothing, has no effect. This position has a STOP based on where I double clicked. OK, then next......... the market moves in my direction, I'm in profit, I see a potential add setup........I double click my stop price on chart then click same BUY button........the CXL ALLSYMB clears the 1st STOP.......and calculates shares and and BUYS then Trigger order puts in a STOP for both POS.........(I am assuming POS is a system value meaning the whole position) .......... which is TOTAL size of both BUY orders. Basically this is "moving" the stop on 1st position as I double clicked above the entry price of 1st BUY order, which technically is in profit..........and only now have one R risk on, which is the 2nd BUY. This is what I am trying to confirm. Hopefully someone like @Justin or @KyleK29 can confirm.....or say i am typing rubbish. I believe the " ; " at the beginning of script has no effect. Willing to be corrected as I am not the subject matter expert (SME) on this topic. But I have not seen any difference in the trades I have put on in the past. I actually just removed them from the beginning of my scripts 10 mins ago trying to be neat. So will start tomorrow real slow unless the experts say otherwise.
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@kyleK29 U know I am just realizing that ur XL sheet BUY script is a very good script to ADD for a 2nd position, 3rd position to the Nth position also. All u need to do is add ;CXL ALLSYMB; to the at the beginning. So one single button can be 1st BUY and the Nth BUY. The STOP would be moved for the full position, i.e. including the 1st BUY, to the value u double clicked on for the 2nd BUY, the stop price. U do not need a dedicated ADD unless u need a different risk amt or percentage. Basically I can do this for my SSR Shrt and SELL scripts too. It would reduce the number of buttons I have. All my positions would be the same risk which is fine for me. This would eliminate 3 buttons for me, which I like, less buttons less confusion/errors. Am I correct ?
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DAS - How to remove all Global Trend Lines
Alastair replied to Joe K.'s topic in DAS Trader Pro Tips and Tricks
DAS support just confirmed the max number for this box is "limitless". Awesome sauce !!! Definite upgrade this weekend.- 8 replies
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DAS - How to remove all Global Trend Lines
Alastair replied to Joe K.'s topic in DAS Trader Pro Tips and Tricks
@Abiel That "configuration" means you have a max number or u can configure it to be any number ?- 8 replies
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DAS - How to remove all Global Trend Lines
Alastair replied to Joe K.'s topic in DAS Trader Pro Tips and Tricks
Ram, thks. Do u know if it has a max limit now ? Can we enter any amt now ? Like all 9999999999's LOL. I saw tht screen while @KyleK29 was sharing his screen, but I had already reverted to the old version. Was thinking abt "re-upgrading" to 5.6 over week-end but need to know the max Global Trend lines limit. I neva delete my levels as they do not change once u have the correct level its a permanent level. may have to reach out to DAS support if u dont know the answer. again thks.- 8 replies
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@Paul aka Aurbano I am sending an SoS to you. I need ur help and time with a CSS for Finviz.com. Pls read the below BBT thread and tell me if u can help with this tool, the CSS part. Currently running the dark theme on Finviz. Many thks in advance.
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I like one the features of AquaSnap ........... can stick "N" number of small windows together and move as one. Awesome, BIG THK YOU. Hope more community members share neat little tools like these that help improve productivity / efficiency.
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DAS - Calculate Shares based on account risk %
Alastair replied to fjmocke's topic in DAS Trader Pro Tips and Tricks
@Drew2 Hey.......... Kyle did alot of work on this, following link below has an XL spread sheet with detailed instructions in the XL tabs and it will create scripts based on values u enter in the XL cells. -
DAS - How to remove all Global Trend Lines
Alastair replied to Joe K.'s topic in DAS Trader Pro Tips and Tricks
Wow thks, did not know they had a limit. I use many many lines. I have removed the dat fie in past when it got corrupted.- 8 replies
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Could ORB strategy be a beginners 1st?
Alastair replied to MattfromNZ's topic in Day Trading Strategies
Not sure how comfortable u r with TAPE READING. Here is a thread about Tape Reading (L2 and T&S) which I think could help ur learning process. Feedback from other readers was positive. https://forums.bearbulltraders.com/topic/1916-bookmap-for-learning-level-2-and-ts/?tab=comments#comment-14463 This is just one of the components required/would be helpful in ur trading journey. -
Possible to trade from different country?
Alastair replied to fintan777's topic in Day Trading Brokers
Hey, Lived in Barbados for 9+ yrs. Generally, u should have no probs trading from Barbados as they have great telecoms firms/infrastructure. It will depend on the hotel/accommodation u stay at and the Internet connection they provide. Bigger hotels will have better and some AirBNBs can provide/upgrade connection packages from local ISP on request. Have been away from island for some years. While in Barbados was part of team that setup Bank of Montreal offshore trading floor, not sure if they still use it as it was years ago when SUN Microsystems was the hot computer systems. of the day. So capabilities exists from those days. Should be a blast. -
Could ORB strategy be a beginners 1st?
Alastair replied to MattfromNZ's topic in Day Trading Strategies
Since u asked directly. If it appeals to ur eyes and mind, YES learn it in SIM and master it b4 going live . Could take u 6 - 8 mths of daily screen time. With ORB u need to understand.... 1. Levels.....premarket and higher levels..... 2. Tape reading....L2 and T & S............. 3. Candle stick patterns .....read patterns on D, 60M, 15M, 5M, 1M. If u can see a 10 sec or 15sec chart tht can be helpful to an advanced trader. 4. Risk Management..... 5. Hotkeys........makes u faster and reduces the stress -
LTM is the best option as u have done. U get out wht u put in, I suggest the following : 1. Ask questions in CHAT and FORUM.....over and over if u dont understand 2. Search FORUM for ur topics of interest ..... I do it everyday and I have been trading for yrs.....learn something new or re-enforce something every time 3. Learn ur trading platform inside out...... 4. Manage RISK.....this will save u for the long term Welcome and Good luck