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eSignal OnDemand – Trading Software Review – Is it worth the money?

By Mark | Published October 28th, 2009

In my search for a reliable trading platform for my trading system developments I have been testing eSignal OnDemand software. My main reason for testing eSignal OnDemand is their extensive data coverage of global markets. I should note that eSignal OnDemand offers delayed or snapshot data only. This means that eSignal OnDemand is most suitable…

ASX Share Market Game Update and Long Term Portfolio Performance

By Mark | Published March 4th, 2008

The first ASX stock market game is underway and it has been a very impressive start. In just 14 trading days the national leader has a portfolio equity of $59272.88. My equity curve is a little bit less impressive suffering a draw down today of around the $AUD 2000 mark. Currently I am ranked 5th…

Constructing a simulated stock trading portfolio with Google Finance

By Mark | Published January 23rd, 2008

The portfolio I will be constructing is based on the five Australian stocks highlighted in Smart Investor magazine. If you haven’t read the previous article on “Economic Moats” I would advise you to read that before reading this article. The tool I will be using for this is Google Finance, therefore you will need to…

Global market downturn: Time to think long term?

By Mark | Published January 22nd, 2008

I am sure you have heard about the stock markets of the world losing large portions of their value. The mainstream media is really having a field day with it. Some finance blogs are noticing considerably high search volumes as people look for answers. The Australian market has not been immune to this global phenomenon…

Free online share trading course provided by the ASX

By Mark | Published November 30th, 2007

In yesterdays post I highlighted the free on-line courses that could be undertaken for individuals wanting to gain understanding of the futures and options market. The focus today will be on the equity market, in particular the Australia equity market. I know that the majority of my readers are from the US however I think…

2007 ASX Stock Game South Australian winner

By Mark | Published November 22nd, 2007

<brag>It is official yours truly is the South Australian winner of the ASX share market game.</brag> It has been all quiet on my website for a while as I have been busy with programming and other non-trading related tasks. I am sure everyone can relate to life getting in the way of all the best-laid…

Australian Stock Exchange ASX Share Market Game 2007

By Mark | Published September 10th, 2007

The ASX share market game is conducted bi-annually, each player is assigned a hypothetical AUD$50, 000. This year however due to technical difficulties game one was cancelled. The Australian Stock Exchange’s (ASX) education arm administers the share market game. The share market game has some very specific rules for trading and takes into account actual…