My first automated trading system

lnname · Oct 25, 2009

Hello all.

I am about to start putting together my first automated trading system, and I am not sure where to start. As i am asking for your input, as this project develops I intend to keep you fully updated on the code and systems I am using and the profit I am making.

My current job is in the field of mathematical modeling, and i am familiar with most math related software (matlab,maple,TeX,R etc) and some trading software (Metatrader, Genesis trade navigator, etc). Additionally I am currently learning C++ for work, which i imagine will come in handy.

First thing is first, I have a live feed from ODL (although for work reasons i am seperated form the computer that uses it for work reasons) what should i do with it?

drenpirk · Oct 31, 2009

Hello Inname,
it seems you are well prepared. Right now you need only the rules of your system.

What do you expect from "us"?
What can offer math soft? I cant imagine what can you test, prove, analyse with it.

David

£10kLoser · Oct 31, 2009

Hmmm, talk about the blind leading the blind!

This is hopefully just a fun project and you are not seriously expecting to make money when you know so little?

NetTecture · Oct 31, 2009

Well, where do you stand? do you ahve rules, a framework in place (like ninjatrader)? do you have the necessary setup to handle issues etc.?

Automated trading is not ONLY the indicators etc., it involves order routing, order handling, handling issues like connection loss etc.

oildaytrader · Nov 1, 2009

It has taken me 7500 hours to design , test ,backtest , forward test and finally apply my automated systems on metatrader.

It is a long hard road.

Enjoy the experience

There is no guarantee it will be profitable after the effort is completed,my systems are finally profitable and working well.

Several oil trading,dax trading andv multiple currency trading systems are on live accounts.

http://www.trade2win.com/boards/gen...lusion-candlestick-patterns-4.html#post959912

What is the true cost of making profitable automated systems?At least $1,000,000 in time i.e 7500 hours *$100 ,professional programmers costs .computers , electricity and initial losses on mistakes

Next task is an A P I and costs associated with development.

bnaimy · Nov 1, 2009

oildaytrader said:
It has taken me 7500 hours to design , test ,backtest , forward test and finally apply my automated systems on metatrader.

It is a long hard road.

Enjoy the experience

There is no guarantee it will be profitable after the effort is completed,my systems are finally profitable and working well.

Several oil trading,dax trading andv multiple currency trading systems are on live accounts.

http://www.trade2win.com/boards/gen...lusion-candlestick-patterns-4.html#post959912

What is the true cost of making profitable automated systems?At least $1,000,000 in time i.e 7500 hours *$100 ,professional programmers costs .computers , electricity and initial losses on mistakes

Next task is an A P I and costs associated with development.

We can read you like a book m8, enough said.

Regards
Bashir Naimy

Maverik · Nov 1, 2009

I am also trading oil using a semi automated machine that was set up by work. What oil product do you trade an?d what system do you use? Do you trade independently?

oildaytrader said:
It has taken me 7500 hours to design , test ,backtest , forward test and finally apply my automated systems on metatrader.

It is a long hard road.

Enjoy the experience

There is no guarantee it will be profitable after the effort is completed,my systems are finally profitable and working well.

Several oil trading,dax trading andv multiple currency trading systems are on live accounts.

http://www.trade2win.com/boards/gen...lusion-candlestick-patterns-4.html#post959912

What is the true cost of making profitable automated systems?At least $1,000,000 in time i.e 7500 hours *$100 ,professional programmers costs .computers , electricity and initial losses on mistakes

Next task is an A P I and costs associated with development.

oildaytrader · Nov 1, 2009

Maverik said:
I am also trading oil using a semi automated machine that was set up by work. What oil product do you trade an?d what system do you use? Do you trade independently?

I use advanced variations of the freely available oilbreakout system and macbos crude trading system, I trade for myself and I trade cl

All my systems are fully automated.

oildaytrader · Feb 13, 2010

Here is a first free automated system portfolio trading oil,gas oil,dax , dow, gol,silver , s and p and forex.

http://www.trade2win.com/boards/gen...08-learning-profitable-automated-trading.html

My first automated trading system

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