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Setting up The Perfect Python Development Environment

By Mark | Published March 29th, 2010

I am sure most of you by now have heard about the awesomeness of Python. Python is a lightweight programming / scripting language that is very simple to learn yet powerful. As you know if you have been reading this blog you would know I am looking to test and develop automated trading strategies and…

Building an Automated FOREX System: Expert Advisors & Indicators

By Mark | Published February 18th, 2010

This is article number two in our tutorial series Building an Automated Currency Trading System from Scratch. If you have not read the introduction to this tutorial series I recommend you read building an ATS before reading this article. MetaTrader 4 The current version that is most widely used and supported is MetaTrader 4 however…

Building an automated currency trading system from scratch

By Mark | Published February 16th, 2010

In the next few weeks we are going to explore the basics of designing an automated currency trading system. We are going to use MetaTrader as the basis for the trading system. The actual strategy we design will be for illustrative purposes only and NOT tradable. That being said the tips and techniques you learn…

Pseudo Code for Automated Trading Systems

By Mark | Published May 7th, 2008

When it comes to writing computer programs or in this case automated trading systems translating English into programming code can be fraught with danger. Pseudo Code on the other hand refers to a more structured English for describing a process or program. It is important that you learn to write quality pseudo code as it…