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Forum: MultiCharts October 16th, 2011, 04:37 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
Yes I understood. TradeStation is single...

Yes I understood. TradeStation is single threaded. MultiCharts will be 4-8 times faster on backtesting, probably more, on a modern quad core computer.

Add to that, Range bars are constructed...
Forum: MultiCharts October 16th, 2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
OK, then let's not use this thread any more if...

OK, then let's not use this thread any more if this isn't even about MultiCharts. This is off-topic.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts October 16th, 2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Two months of backtesting is worthless, imo. ...

Two months of backtesting is worthless, imo.

You need 2-3 years at minimum. Backtesting = curve fitting. Backtesting such a short time frame = ultra, ultra, ultra, ultra curve fitting. On top...
Forum: MultiCharts August 6th, 2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
For the record, I am a fan of MSE. I only use MSE...

For the record, I am a fan of MSE. I only use MSE and nothing else. I find it to be the most lightweight of apps out there, and the most compatible/non-intrusive. But MSE does not analyze network...
Forum: MultiCharts August 5th, 2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Please create a new thread if you want to...

Please create a new thread if you want to continue this. But briefly, IQfeed is not a broker. They are a data provider, generally regarded as the best in the retail space. I use them. As for...
Forum: MultiCharts August 5th, 2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Rithmic is futures only, including currency...

Rithmic is futures only, including currency futures.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts August 5th, 2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Wrong thread. Mike

Wrong thread.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts August 5th, 2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
GoSlow, how fast is your computer? I have...

GoSlow, how fast is your computer?

I have MultiCharts open with 5 charts each for: ES, TF, YM, NQ, CL and Euro, including tick charts, and experienced zero slow down this morning.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts August 2nd, 2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
For those interested in automated trading with...

For those interested in automated trading with MultiCharts, there will be a webinar this Thursday @ 4:30PM Eastern with a demonstration of how a hedge fund uses MultiCharts in their systematic...
Forum: MultiCharts July 11th, 2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
First thing is to upgrade to version 7, about a...

First thing is to upgrade to version 7, about a million bug fixes...

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts July 11th, 2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Sorry, I don't have time for such a thing - I was...

Sorry, I don't have time for such a thing - I was just trying to help you, and the video showing what your describing would be beneficial to understanding the problem.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts July 11th, 2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
I'd like to see a video of your problems in...

I'd like to see a video of your problems in action.

You can download CamStudio for free, and record a video in SWF format that captures the bug and then upload it as an attachment to the forum. ...
Forum: MultiCharts July 1st, 2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
It could be that Stan has not seen the thread. ...

It could be that Stan has not seen the thread. You might PM him and give him the URL if you want to be sure.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts June 21st, 2011, 03:04 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Yes for sure, it requires tick data if you tell...

Yes for sure, it requires tick data if you tell it to use tick data resolution. Sorry if I suggested otherwise, it was not my intention. I'm pretty sure it will just throw an error message if you...
Forum: MultiCharts June 18th, 2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Intrabar Order Generation means orders can be...

Intrabar Order Generation means orders can be submitted intrabar instead of at close of bar. It is off by default, you have to explicitly enable it.

Intrabar Persist means a var: can be updated...
Forum: MultiCharts June 16th, 2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
No, 1 tick/pip is usually the spread, or less. ...

No, 1 tick/pip is usually the spread, or less.



No way to know. If you are using exotic chart types or if your strategy logic has an error, then no, backtests will never be accurate.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts June 16th, 2011, 04:53 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Why not use limit orders, especially with MB...

Why not use limit orders, especially with MB Trading. ?

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts June 8th, 2011, 04:39 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Latency is probably more like 1ms or 2ms for a...

Latency is probably more like 1ms or 2ms for a Chicago VPS, you can go around the world almost in 100ms.

Mike
Forum: MultiCharts May 29th, 2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 57,143
Posted By Big Mike
Try replacing your Market orders with Limit...

Try replacing your Market orders with Limit orders @ the bid (short) or ask (long). The backtest performance should be near identical as oil during cash session rarely has a spread larger than 1...
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