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Co-integration in PTF
Yes, using Cointegration is an option in the software and we use it as a critical component of our trading system, though that is a choice. By default Cointegration is toggled off when you install PTF PRO as it is computationally costly. To enable it ...
Day trading with PTF
PTF is not designed for intraday trading. It is designed for swing trading pairs and a holding between 1 to 3 weeks minimum. PTF PRO does update all prices intraday, however, either real-time or delayed depending on the datafeed in use (currently we ...
Adding Futures and FX symbols using IQFeed
For IQFeed contracts which contains '@' sign just use square brackets as we discussed. For IB futures use this syntax: <Symbol>:FUT@<Exchange>, for example: VUK8:FUT@CFE or HOK8:FUT@NYMEX. It works even for cryptocurrencies - both XBTJ8:FUT@CFECRYPTO ...
How do you address losing trades? Are there any tutorials or other guidance on how and when to exit losing trades?
Managing losing trades is the most important aspect of any trading system, in our opinion. A loss as defined on our backtesting is any trade that had a negative PnL result when closed. With stock pair trading, we focus on the following as our ...
Getting Started with PairTrade Finder PRO
Welcome! You can download the latest release version of PairTrade Finder PRO from www.pairtradefinder.com/downloadprov12.html That is our Members Center and where you can find links to all of the educational materials we provide, as well as trading ...