Rithmic Data Feed (Optimus Futures) vs InteractiveBrokers

In this video I go over the Rithmic data feed and how it is one of the fastest data feeds available for futures traders. I compare Rithmic vs Interactive Brokers data feed and detail the strength and weaknesses of both.

Rithmic Data Feed (Optimus Futures) vs InteractiveBrokers

In this video I go over the Rithmic data feed and how it is one of the fastest data feeds available for futures traders. I compare Rithmic vs Interactive Brokers data feed and detail the strength and weaknesses of both.

Automated Trade System From NinjaTrader to Bracket Trader to Interactive Brokers

This is a Video I made showing automated trades being sent from NinjaTrader to Bracket Trader to Interactive Brokers

Automated Trade System From NinjaTrader to Bracket Trader to Interactive Brokers

This is a Video I made showing automated trades being sent from NinjaTrader to Bracket Trader to Interactive Brokers

How to Setup an Automated Trade System From NinjaTrader to ZeroLine Trader

There are several reasons why someone might want to use ZeroLine Trader over NinjaTraders built in Trade Management software. You may like Zeroline Trader's trade management software over Ninjatraders ATM software because it is easy to use and you can customize your strategies in Zeroline Trader to your liking. You may also be using Zeroline Trader over NinjaTrader because you don't want to pay to have to use NinjaTrader but you like the charts and strategies that you've designed. Many people will install NinjaTrader and develop an automated trade system but never go live with it because of the extra fee's it costs to use NinjaTraders Trade management software. If you are client of Interactive Brokers there is a simple way around those fees by using another 3rd party application to manage the trade like ZeroLine Trader.

What you can do is setup an automated trade system in NinjaTrader and instead of using NinjaTrader trade management software, you send an email out to ZeroLine Trader to place the trade for you, and then ZeroLine Trader sends the order to Interactive Brokers. Using the Perl script I've written, and with a little bit of coding, this is a very simple setup and gives you a fully functional automated trade system for Ninjatrader through Interactive Brokers without the extra cost of having to own Ninjatrader or pay the extra cost for placing each trade. Having the automated trade system run directly through Ninjatrader to Interactive Brokers will be slightly faster and may be slightly easier to setup; however, using ZeroLine Trader as a middleman to save on the extra fee's may be worth it.



Here are the Downloads you will need-

NinjaTrader

Charting and Trading Platform

ZeroLine Trader

- Trade Management Software

Mailenable

- Free Mail Server

ActiveState Perl

- Free Scripting Software

HPT's ZeroLine Trader Perl Script

- An email client that checks your email and enters a trade into ZeroLine Trader when a new alert is found in NinjaTrader

Interactive Broker’s TWS Demo

- A Free Demo account with Interactive Brokers

Visual C++ 2005 from Microsoft

-This is software required by the InteractiveBrokers API to register properly

How to Setup an Automated Trade System From NinjaTrader to ZeroLine Trader

There are several reasons why someone might want to use ZeroLine Trader over NinjaTraders built in Trade Management software. You may like Zeroline Trader's trade management software over Ninjatraders ATM software because it is easy to use and you can customize your strategies in Zeroline Trader to your liking. You may also be using Zeroline Trader over NinjaTrader because you don't want to pay to have to use NinjaTrader but you like the charts and strategies that you've designed. Many people will install NinjaTrader and develop an automated trade system but never go live with it because of the extra fee's it costs to use NinjaTraders Trade management software. If you are client of Interactive Brokers there is a simple way around those fees by using another 3rd party application to manage the trade like ZeroLine Trader.

What you can do is setup an automated trade system in NinjaTrader and instead of using NinjaTrader trade management software, you send an email out to ZeroLine Trader to place the trade for you, and then ZeroLine Trader sends the order to Interactive Brokers. Using the Perl script I've written, and with a little bit of coding, this is a very simple setup and gives you a fully functional automated trade system for Ninjatrader through Interactive Brokers without the extra cost of having to own Ninjatrader or pay the extra cost for placing each trade. Having the automated trade system run directly through Ninjatrader to Interactive Brokers will be slightly faster and may be slightly easier to setup; however, using ZeroLine Trader as a middleman to save on the extra fee's may be worth it.



Here are the Downloads you will need-

NinjaTrader

Charting and Trading Platform

ZeroLine Trader

- Trade Management Software

Mailenable

- Free Mail Server

ActiveState Perl

- Free Scripting Software

HPT's ZeroLine Trader Perl Script

- An email client that checks your email and enters a trade into ZeroLine Trader when a new alert is found in NinjaTrader

Interactive Broker’s TWS Demo

- A Free Demo account with Interactive Brokers

Visual C++ 2005 from Microsoft

-This is software required by the InteractiveBrokers API to register properly

QuoteTracker to ZeroLine Trader Automated Trade System

I have written a perl script which enables you to make automated trades based off of signals generated in Quotetracker.(Thanks to Boogster for the original script)
This automated Trade System works the same way my Bracket Trader Automated System for QuoteTracker works, so I have made 1 video detailing how to setup Zeroline Trader to enable automated trades. I Like Zeroline Trader over Bracket Trader for the Automated Trade system because Zeroline Trader has more options to configure strategies and you can setup the automated trade system to trade multiple symbols very easily.



Here are some Tips-
Make Sure your Page is named "Futures" in ZeroLine Trader and your email template is setup to trade the Contract based on the Data Row ID in ZeroLine Trader

How to setup the Order Email template in QuoteTracker-

For reference on how to setup the ATS, you may want to watch my other videos.
Boogster made a very detailed post on how to make an ATS and I decided to make a tutorial video following his guide. If you have a broker that accepts API connections like Interactive Brokers, then you can make this Automated Trading System for Free. Here are the downloads you'll need-

Medved Quotetracker

- Free Charting Software

ZeroLine Trader

- Trade Management Software

Mailenable

- Free Mail Server

ActiveState Perl

- Free Scripting Software

HPT's ZeroLine Trader Perl Script

- An email client that checks your email and enters a trade into ZeroLine Trader when a new alert is found in QuoteTracker

Interactive Broker’s TWS Demo

- A Free Demo account with Interactive Brokers

Visual C++ 2005 from Microsoft

-This is software required by the InteractiveBrokers API to register properly

The Videos below were made as a tutorial for setting up QuoteTracker to Bracket Trader as a complete Tutorial. If you had trouble getting the ATS to work for ZeroLine Trader, these other Tutorial videos I made for Bracket Trader ATS may help you, as the only difference between the ATS between the two applications is the Order configuration and Perl Script. The old Perl Script used for BracketTrader will not work for ZeroLine Trader, you must download the new one above.

HPT's ATS Tutorial Part 1 - Downloading Software Setup


Part 2 - Installing and Configuring software


Part 3 - Setting up Quotetracker & ATS Email Tempelate


Part 4 - Bracket Trader Setup & Live Trade


Part 5 - ATS Exit Signals & IB Demo Account


Example of ATS Exit signal working


I would like to give a special thanks to Boogster for his work on the ATS perl script, Jerry for his awesome charting software QuoteTracker, and Hong for his excellent Trade Management software ZeroLine Trader.

QuoteTracker to ZeroLine Trader Automated Trade System

I have written a perl script which enables you to make automated trades based off of signals generated in Quotetracker.(Thanks to Boogster for the original script)
This automated Trade System works the same way my Bracket Trader Automated System for QuoteTracker works, so I have made 1 video detailing how to setup Zeroline Trader to enable automated trades. I Like Zeroline Trader over Bracket Trader for the Automated Trade system because Zeroline Trader has more options to configure strategies and you can setup the automated trade system to trade multiple symbols very easily.



Here are some Tips-
Make Sure your Page is named "Futures" in ZeroLine Trader and your email template is setup to trade the Contract based on the Data Row ID in ZeroLine Trader

How to setup the Order Email template in QuoteTracker-

For reference on how to setup the ATS, you may want to watch my other videos.
Boogster made a very detailed post on how to make an ATS and I decided to make a tutorial video following his guide. If you have a broker that accepts API connections like Interactive Brokers, then you can make this Automated Trading System for Free. Here are the downloads you'll need-

Medved Quotetracker

- Free Charting Software

ZeroLine Trader

- Trade Management Software

Mailenable

- Free Mail Server

ActiveState Perl

- Free Scripting Software

HPT's ZeroLine Trader Perl Script

- An email client that checks your email and enters a trade into ZeroLine Trader when a new alert is found in QuoteTracker

Interactive Broker’s TWS Demo

- A Free Demo account with Interactive Brokers

Visual C++ 2005 from Microsoft

-This is software required by the InteractiveBrokers API to register properly

The Videos below were made as a tutorial for setting up QuoteTracker to Bracket Trader as a complete Tutorial. If you had trouble getting the ATS to work for ZeroLine Trader, these other Tutorial videos I made for Bracket Trader ATS may help you, as the only difference between the ATS between the two applications is the Order configuration and Perl Script. The old Perl Script used for BracketTrader will not work for ZeroLine Trader, you must download the new one above.

HPT's ATS Tutorial Part 1 - Downloading Software Setup


Part 2 - Installing and Configuring software


Part 3 - Setting up Quotetracker & ATS Email Tempelate


Part 4 - Bracket Trader Setup & Live Trade


Part 5 - ATS Exit Signals & IB Demo Account


Example of ATS Exit signal working


I would like to give a special thanks to Boogster for his work on the ATS perl script, Jerry for his awesome charting software QuoteTracker, and Hong for his excellent Trade Management software ZeroLine Trader.

Interactive Brokers Data Feed vs. Optimus Futures Rithmic Data Feed Video

This video is comparing IB's data feed vs. Rithmic data feed from Optimus Futures brokerage. IB's data feed is down on ICE, and Rithmic is working as usual.

Interactive Brokers Data Feed vs. Optimus Futures Rithmic Data Feed Video

This video is comparing IB's data feed vs. Rithmic data feed from Optimus Futures brokerage. IB's data feed is down on ICE, and Rithmic is working as usual.

Best Futures Broker Commission Comparison

I've reviewed some of the most popular Futures Brokers available to retail traders and rated them based on Commission. Finding the best broker based on commission should be one of the top factors you have when selecting your broker, because you can save you thousands of dollars per year by choosing the right one. I've put together a table comparing each broker based on their "advertised" commissions. Some brokers are negotiable in their commission rates, so be sure to call the broker your interested in before making the final decision.



Best Futures Broker Table Spread Sheet Comparison

Best Futures brokers comparison 0-1,000k sides/Month

Best Futures brokers comparison 2,000-5,000k sides/Month

Best Futures brokers comparison 5,000-10,000k sides/Month

Best Futures Broker Commission Comparison

I've reviewed some of the most popular Futures Brokers available to retail traders and rated them based on Commission. Finding the best broker based on commission should be one of the top factors you have when selecting your broker, because you can save you thousands of dollars per year by choosing the right one. I've put together a table comparing each broker based on their "advertised" commissions. Some brokers are negotiable in their commission rates, so be sure to call the broker your interested in before making the final decision.



Best Futures Broker Table Spread Sheet Comparison

Best Futures brokers comparison 0-1,000k sides/Month

Best Futures brokers comparison 2,000-5,000k sides/Month

Best Futures brokers comparison 5,000-10,000k sides/Month

Interactive Brokers Lowers Futures Commissions

Great News for IB Customers, effective April 12th, 2010, Futures Commissions are being REDUCED!

In-case you were wondering, Interactive Broker's (IB) old commission schedule use to be almost identical to Tradestations'. The New commission schedule will make IB much cheaper for those traders trading only 1,000 sides per month.

Here's is Tradestation's Commission schedule (what IB use to charge for ES)

I wonder if Tradestation will be lowering there rates now too?
I hope so.
I will be giving an in depth comparison of the best futures broker based on Commissions next week, so stay tuned.

Interactive Brokers Lowers Futures Commissions

Great News for IB Customers, effective April 12th, 2010, Futures Commissions are being REDUCED!

In-case you were wondering, Interactive Broker's (IB) old commission schedule use to be almost identical to Tradestations'. The New commission schedule will make IB much cheaper for those traders trading only 1,000 sides per month.

Here's is Tradestation's Commission schedule (what IB use to charge for ES)

I wonder if Tradestation will be lowering there rates now too?
I hope so.
I will be giving an in depth comparison of the best futures broker based on Commissions next week, so stay tuned.

Futures Stock Broker Comparison

I'm currently reviewing several brokers and will be putting together a video on the best futures broker based on a number of features. If you believe you have an awesome broker, ie better than InteractiveBrokers or Tradestation, or etc.. please let me know why. My main basis for rating each broker is based on Commissions, market data reliability, execution speed, market data fees, platform fees, and other features.

Check out the Spread Sheet

If you don't see your broker listed above, please provide a link so I can rate them.

If your a broker or you would like to refer your broker and you have a good deal that you want others to know about, email me-
HighProbabilityTrading@gmail.com

Futures Stock Broker Comparison

I'm currently reviewing several brokers and will be putting together a video on the best futures broker based on a number of features. If you believe you have an awesome broker, ie better than InteractiveBrokers or Tradestation, or etc.. please let me know why. My main basis for rating each broker is based on Commissions, market data reliability, execution speed, market data fees, platform fees, and other features.

Check out the Spread Sheet

If you don't see your broker listed above, please provide a link so I can rate them.

If your a broker or you would like to refer your broker and you have a good deal that you want others to know about, email me-
HighProbabilityTrading@gmail.com

Quotetracker Advance Decline Line Chart Changes

For all the beloved QuoteTracker lovers, there have been some minor changes in the way you see things in order for enhancements to be made for TDameritrade Clients. TDameritrade clients can now chart the advance / decline line, but please not that TICK and advance / decline data cannot be backfilled with any broker through Quotetracker. For all the interactivebroker users out there, you may have noticed the Advance / Decline change, going from a ratio of the advance / decline, to a raw value of the advancing stocks minus the declining stocks.

Old NYSE A/D Ratio chart-

New NYSE A/D Raw Value chart-

Quotetracker Advance Decline Line Chart Changes

For all the beloved QuoteTracker lovers, there have been some minor changes in the way you see things in order for enhancements to be made for TDameritrade Clients. TDameritrade clients can now chart the advance / decline line, but please not that TICK and advance / decline data cannot be backfilled with any broker through Quotetracker. For all the interactivebroker users out there, you may have noticed the Advance / Decline change, going from a ratio of the advance / decline, to a raw value of the advancing stocks minus the declining stocks.

Old NYSE A/D Ratio chart-

New NYSE A/D Raw Value chart-

InteractiveBrokers new webpage

The Interactivebrokers main webpage has a new design.

Now how about improving the charts?

InteractiveBrokers new webpage

The Interactivebrokers main webpage has a new design.

Now how about improving the charts?