Software with genetic algorithm optimizes trading systems Adaptive indicator package for use with TradeStation or SuperCharts New version of Elliott wave software released Internet-based futures and options broker introduces new order-entry features NEWS RELEASES
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 UPDATE -- Ward Systems Group offers the NeuroShell Trader Professional program for optimizing the performance of your trading system using a genetic algorithm. This new edition of NeuroShell Trader uses the GeneHunter genetic algorithm software embedded to help address the following questions:
Additional features include saving custom indicators, executing DLLs, component analysis, fast Fourier transform indicators, and alerts. NeuroShell's trading strategy optimizer optimizes systems, even if they don't have neural nets (for example, crossovers and breakouts). The introductory price for NeuroShell Trader Professional is $1,295 until July 15, 1999, after which the price will be $1,395. Ward Systems Group, Inc. |
| NEW -- The Roy Kelly2000i package contains advanced statistical algorithms with filters based on current space-age technology. Each indicator has been tested on 10 years of continuous data. All indicators on the disk are directly transferable into any version of TradeStation and SuperCharts, including TradeStation 2000i and ProSuite 2000i. Each indicator's input parameters are completely changeable so the user can experiment with his or her own settings. These indicators can be used on any stock, option, mutual fund, or future -- including the S&P index and bond futures.
The indicators can be used in any time frame, whether it's daily, weekly, monthly, even intraday tick charts. The indicators can be used alone or with other indicators to enhance and complement what you are already using. If requested, Kelly will personally take your call. ARC Systems |
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UPGRADE -- Prognosis has released version 5 of its Elliott Wave analysis software, ELWAVE.
Version 5 offers a new module, called Target Clusters, for $250. Target Clusters offers target zones based on Fibonacci time and price targets in combination with wave count. Other free enhancements of version 5 include new data formats, Elliott histogram, customizable color charts, stock splits, improved printing, automatic wave degree analysis, improved memory management, and more. A batch-processing facility is also planned for this release, which will make it possible to analyze a list of charts without user intervention. All current ELWAVE 4.0b or higher users (using a hardware lock) can download ELWAVE 5.0 from the Prognosis Website by going to the protected download page <https://www.prognosis.nl/protected/index.html> Prognosis Software |
| UPDATE -- XpressTrade, LLC, an Internet-based futures brokerage firm headquartered in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center, has added a new contingent order entry feature to its existing Internet services for self-directed futures and options traders.
The new feature allows traders to enter a primary futures order and up to two contingent orders simultaneously via the Internet. The contingent orders are queued by the XpressTrade system until the primary order has been executed. Once the primary order has been filled, any contingent orders are activated and routed directly to either the Globex system, an electronic device used by a floor broker in the pit, a trading desk on the exchange floor, or the XpressTrade Trading Center for execution. Contingent orders may be entered at an exact price or at a specified distance above or below the price at which the primary order is filled. With this new tool, futures traders may enter an outright order to establish a new position in the market, a limit order at a profit objective, and a protective stop order at the same time, and the XpressTrade system will process them in the intended sequence. This relieves the trader of having to wait for a confirmed fill on the primary order prior to placing additional orders to take profits or protect against losses. XpressTrade is an introducing broker. Its all-electronic service permits low commission rates. Xpresstrade 10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2035 |
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RINA Systems has released a free booklet titled "How To Read The New TradeStation 2000i Performance Report." The booklet is designed to help the reader get the most benefit out of the new capabilities found in the TradeStation 2000i Performance Report.
Sections include performance ratios, trade analysis, and equity curve analysis. The performance ratios section discusses ratios such as the Sharpe ratio, K-ratio, return retracement ratio, and the RINA index. Trade performance measures are described in the trade analysis section. This section also contains the new trade-by-trade report; trade drawdown and runup analysis; maximum adverse and favorable excursion; and entry, exit and total trade efficiency. Equity characteristics such as mark-to-market analysis, different types of charts, and equity drawdown are all described in the equity curve analysis section. The booklet highlights the differences between the calculations used in the old and new versions of the Performance Report. Another section is dedicated to technical support on the new Performance Report. The booklet also describes other new elements in the Report. "How To Read The New TradeStation 2000i Performance Report" is free by calling RINA Systems. phone 513 469-7462 https://www.RinaSystems.com |
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Financial Website INO.com sells trading and investment books and guarantees they'll be priced lower than those offered by Amazon.com.
Founded four years ago, INO.com's Website for futures and options traders offers its MarketDepot store with 400 financial titles, including current best-sellers and industry classics. MarketDepot customers also receive a free gift with every purchase. In addition to books, MarketDepot carries a variety of educational and trading tools used by traders. These include chart services, analytical software, newsletters, audio- and video-cassettes, and training courses. Also featured are INO.com's proprietary line of Intelligent Investment Tools, consisting of GLOBALcharts, PowerCharts, PowerAnalyzer, Power Strategies, and the MOM, POP and Turtles modules of INO's Intelligent Investment Tools. MarketDepot's ShopSite ordering system, developed by Open Market, Inc., ensures the security of credit cards used on MarketDepot. The four cornerstones of INO.com are QuoteWatch.com (quotes and charts), MarketCenter.com (news), MarketDepot.com (E-commerce), and MarketForum.com (message board).
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| The Chicago Board of Trade will host several upcoming seminars. A three-day minicourse on August 2-4 introduces the basics of futures and options, presents the structure and principles of the international cash grain markets, and applies futures and options tools to cash grain risk management. The cost is $650 per person.
An introductory course on options running June 22 through July 15 covers terminology, profit and loss diagrams, option valuation, using options in hedging, basic strategies for options trading, and an introduction to volatility and delta. The cost is $125 per person. In a two-day minicourse on August 5-6, Ken Shaleen will teach price pattern analysis in classic bar charting. The price is $500 per person. 141 W. Jackson, Suite 2210 Chicago, IL 60604, 312 435-7207 E-mail mung50@cbot.com |
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ExperTrade Trading Depot, a provider of instantaneous reporting of actual stock trades made by professional daytraders, announced a partnership with the Online Trading Academy of Irvine, CA.
The Online Trading Academy teaches the fundamentals of daytrading, including basic technical analysis. With the partnership, students will get the added benefit of seeing real trades by traders who themselves are graduates of the same training program. The Online Trading Academy will deploy 24 seats of ExperTrade's FollowTheLeader Tool. Students will be able to look over the shoulder of an experienced trader without having to bother those traders working on the floor at Momentum Securities. ExperTrade provides its FollowTheLeader Tool and a complete history of all trades done from its Website, the ExperTrade Trading Depot, at https://www.expertrade.com. 724 17th Ave. Kirkland, WA 98033 phone 425 822-4465 fax 425 576-8831 dwall@expertrade.com https://www.expertrade.com |
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The Kansas City Board of Trade will offer real-time quotes on its new ISDEX Internet stock index contract free of charge at KCBTÕs Website. Real-time quotes on KCBT ISDEX futures and futures options will be available immediately upon the start of trade on June 1.
ISDEX futures and futures options will be based on the Internet stock index created by Internet.com. The ISDEX contains 50 stocks representative of the diversity of publicly traded US companies that derive revenue primarily from the Internet, including stocks from the software, hardware, content, commerce, and communications/access sectors. The ISDEX is a modified capitalization-weighted index. The ISDEX will restrict the weighting of the largest component stocks to no more than 10% of the total capitalization of all 50 index stocks. Weights will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary at the end of each calendar quarter. Adjustments will be made when any stockÕs weight exceeds 15% of the total capitalization of all 50 index stocks. When such an adjustment is necessary, all stocks will be adjusted so their weight is 10% or less. https://www.kcbt.com |
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