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Forum: Platforms and Indicators May 2nd, 2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,512
Posted By Opstar
Each candle stick is a parcel of information....

Each candle stick is a parcel of information. It's really an attempt to give you a rough outline of what happened within that time frame made from thousands or millions of data points(tick).

If...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim April 27th, 2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,007
Posted By Opstar
Is there a way to make this match the right axis...

Is there a way to make this match the right axis scale by price instead of havings it's own scale differing from the original chart? Also how would one add a color dragdown menu?
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 5th, 2019, 04:39 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 70,349
Posted By Opstar
Seems like the indicator uses per point values or...

Seems like the indicator uses per point values or integer value vs per tick size.
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 21st, 2019, 03:28 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 170,264
Posted By Opstar
Institutions are going to keep the spread tight...

Institutions are going to keep the spread tight for this new instrument because unlike the other micro contracts, emini has tremendous volume already and the micro has the same tick increments.
Forum: Brokers January 29th, 2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 595
Views: 345,863
Posted By Opstar
Thanks, but I'm I would rather not bother. If I...

Thanks, but I'm I would rather not bother. If I have issues getting a hold of them before making an account, I can't imagine what kind of nightmare might be awaiting when I have issues with a live...
Forum: Brokers January 29th, 2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 595
Views: 345,863
Posted By Opstar
Amp ignores inquiries

I've been asking to open an IRA account with AMP and on chat they just said I'll get you connected to the help desk. Afterwards they just sent me this automation response saying their reps are busy....
Forum: Traders Hideout January 8th, 2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 34,711
Posted By Opstar
Wasn't sure if I should post this or not but I'm...

Wasn't sure if I should post this or not but I'm going to anyway.

First, I'm going to go against some of the crowd about psychology being the most important and hard to master. It could be for...
Forum: Traders Hideout December 28th, 2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,109
Posted By Opstar
I think most would assume live means with real...

I think most would assume live means with real money not the data feed. Since you have mentioned the account wasn't funded, it's presumed to be a sim account or even paper traded by hand written...
Forum: Traders Hideout December 27th, 2017, 02:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,109
Posted By Opstar
As you stated, for day trading stocks, you need...

As you stated, for day trading stocks, you need minimum 25k because of pattern day trading rules. With futures, nothing is really stopping you from scalping with $1,000 if you have the discipline to...
Forum: ThinkOrSwim September 13th, 2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,967
Posted By Opstar
Not sure exactly what it is you are looking for...

Not sure exactly what it is you are looking for try the below code. You should know that ToS volume data won't be accurate to the tick. It does get the job done but ToS uses batch data rather than...
Forum: NinjaTrader September 1st, 2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,967
Posted By Opstar
I went back and read the post from the ACD thread...

I went back and read the post from the ACD thread and I think I just misunderstood your post. :pcguru:
Forum: NinjaTrader August 31st, 2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,967
Posted By Opstar
Hi Fattails, Thank you for the advice. While...

Hi Fattails,

Thank you for the advice. While I'm aware of your stance on using the two together (i.e. OR+%ADR) from I believe the ACD thread awhile back, I do find some value in applying them...
Forum: NinjaTrader August 24th, 2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,967
Posted By Opstar
Is it possible to make an indicator that can...

Is it possible to make an indicator that can calculate levels similar to ib range bands but the A levels based on percentage of ADR? i.e. opening range high + % of adr for a-up, and opening range low...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 21st, 2017, 01:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,171
Posted By Opstar
Stop-limit order does minimize slippage, albeit...

Stop-limit order does minimize slippage, albeit at the cost of risking not getting filled and price keep moving past you.

The coding i mentioned or rather algorithms being employed are in use...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 20th, 2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,171
Posted By Opstar
I don't think you can have a que of stop orders...

I don't think you can have a que of stop orders in line like the limit orders because 1) you can't really see other people's stop-orders (unless you are the broker who is providing a server to the...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 20th, 2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,171
Posted By Opstar
Most stop orders are market orders that gets...

Most stop orders are market orders that gets filled the moment market touches that price even once.

Not sure about the limit order issue, I think it could just be that you are in the middle of...
Forum: Options April 30th, 2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,370
Views: 1,988,723
Posted By Opstar
Hello, I Think the point is, we don't want...

Hello,

I Think the point is, we don't want to be assigned a particular stock or be exposed to margin call at the worst case scenario. Being assigned a stock and having to fork out more cash...
Forum: Options April 29th, 2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 7,370
Views: 1,988,723
Posted By Opstar
Hi folks, Just wanted to ask if anybody has...

Hi folks,

Just wanted to ask if anybody has data to backtest in 2008 environment. I would like to see if ron's strategy can survive such mess. Not saying its going to be doomsday all of the sudden...
Forum: NinjaTrader April 17th, 2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By Opstar
So you are having to reload every time upon...

So you are having to reload every time upon opening? I'm guessing you've already tried deleting the database and reloading it? If so I'm out of options here :/

Anyway, maybe try making it 6pm to...
Forum: NinjaTrader April 14th, 2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By Opstar
Try this in the trading session goto the 24x5...

Try this in the trading session goto the 24x5 template and add the below time to include sunday evening open then use that session settings for your chart. This should get rid of any gaps aside from...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors April 14th, 2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 36,836
Posted By Opstar
Hello, I too have had a go with the isystems...

Hello,

I too have had a go with the isystems for the past few months. Still no holy grail, but some of the systems did managae to make some money while others either lost or breakeven so far....
Forum: NinjaTrader April 14th, 2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By Opstar
Hello, Might be able to help if you post the...

Hello,

Might be able to help if you post the picture of the chart and perhaps the session template settings.
Forum: ThinkOrSwim April 14th, 2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,866
Posted By Opstar
Hi, This applies to ICE products only as...

Hi,

This applies to ICE products only as mentioned. It's likely due to the fact that ICE increased the data fee to the said amount sometime last year and TDA was not able to strike a deal with...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors March 17th, 2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 499,929
Posted By Opstar
Hi im not Michael but from experience, Below...

Hi im not Michael but from experience,

Below is what I understand from what I have been able to piece together. Is this correct?

You lose your funded account if:

You exceed the max drawdown...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 6th, 2017, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,928
Posted By Opstar
Hey, I used to think and worry about these...

Hey,

I used to think and worry about these issues as well.

In my opinion, these examples only relate to AI vs humans. The market isn't a 1 vs 1 game and it is very unlikely for only one AI to...
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