January 2009 TRADE NEWS
News Releases & Products
- TD Ameritrade Launches Trading Tools, Services On Apple App Store
- CQG Expands Trading Connectivity
- Evaluation, Technical Analysis Tool Update Released
- Patsystems Launches Algorithmic Trading Tool
- Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Indexes Licensed to Eurex
- Barchart Launches Website for Institutional Clients
- Drummond Releases New Software, Website, Forum
- eSignal Launches Charting App, Platform, Products
- InvestDecks Offers Trading Tools
- Online Economic Calendar Is Offered
TD Ameritrade Launches Trading Tools, Services On Apple App Store
TD AmeriTrade, with software developers iStockManager and iPTrader, announced that mobile trading applications for iPhone and iPod touch are now available on the Apple App Store. The new applications provide TD AmeriTrade clients with customization and mobile flexibility in managing investments. These apps link to TD AmeriTrade’s order routing and back-office management systems. Clients can access account details, real-time quotes, market data, news and technical analysis tools from their iPhone or iPod touch, and can use these apps while still receiving TD AmeriTrade support, order routing, and execution capabilities.
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CQG Expands Trading Connectivity
Cqg and NH Investment & Futures entered into a global agreement for Cqg to provide trading connectivity to the Cme Group, Ice US, Krx, Nymex/Comex, and Sgx exchanges. This partnership will allow NH to offer Cqg’s professional trading software to clients and traders in the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Customers clearing through NH Investment & Futures will have access to Cqg’s leading decision-making tools and advanced electronic trading via the Cqg Trader and Integrated Client platforms.
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Evaluation, Technical Analysis Tool Update Released
Hamilton Software’s Fundwatch 8.0 is a securities evaluation and market analysis tool, used by investors, traders, and money managers to compare mutual funds, stocks, exchange traded funds (Etfs), or other investments, and apply technical indicators to make trading decisions. Fundwatch can download price-volume data for securities, compare and rank performance and volatility, measure trends and momentum, and provide buy/sell indications. Graphics can superimpose technical indicators on several securities on the same chart. Version 8.0 adds a quote streamer, new tools, and reports, and allows a user’s own data to be imported from text files. A free trial is available.
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www.patsystems.com
Patsystems plc has released AlgoServer, its algorithmic trading tool. This program will facilitate development and distribution of brokers’ proprietary algorithms to customers, along with integration with the company’s Order Management System for management and execution of orders. AlgoServer provides a framework for defining and developing algorithms for server-side implementation.
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Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Indexes Licensed to Eurex
www.djindexes.com
www.eurexchange.com
Dow Jones Indexes announced the licensing of the Dow Jones—Aig Commodity Index and its nine sector subindexes to Eurex to underlie standardized exchange-traded futures and options contracts. Eurex plans to launch derivatives in the first quarter of 2009. This is the first time the nine DJ Aig Commodity Sub-Sector Indexes will serve as the basis for futures and options contracts.
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Barchart Launches Website for Institutional Clients
www.barchartinc.com
www.aqumin.com
Barchart.com has launched a new Barchart Market Data Solutions business-to-business (B2B) focused website. The website highlights the main institutional services and features B2B solutions offered by various divisions of Barchart.
In other news, Aqumin, a financial services company specializing in getting large-scale complex financial data into a single, easy-to-interpret visual environment, has entered into an agreement with the Digital Data Feed (Ddf) division of Barchart.com to provide real-time pricing data. Aqumin’s flagship product, AlphaVision, will be released to the market during the fourth quarter of 2008.
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Drummond Releases New Software, Website, Forum
Drummond Geometry has undertaken a major overhaul, updating its software, and launched a new website and a new online version of its flagship market analysis training program. The website offers free downloads of articles and book segments on Drummond Geometry trading, free trading lessons, and trader self-evaluation tools. New software offerings include DG2 Alerts that signal advantageous market entries and exits based on Drummond Geometry structure.The TickWizard tool allows the user to transfer any EasyLanguage value or Drummond Geometry DG2c value from one chart to any other. In addition, the Developer’s Package Api has been released. Its purpose is to give the experienced programmer access to the full Drummond Geometry DG2c database. Last but not least, the DG Support Forum is now active.
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eSignal Launches Charting App, Platform, Products
www.eSignalOnDemand.com
www.eSignal.com/FutureSource
www.esignal.com/agworkstation
www.livechartsag.com
www.dgZoneTrader.com
www.RagingBull.com
eSignal has released eSignal OnDemand software, a value-priced charting application with end-of-day market data and delayed intraday snapshots with no exchange fees. OnDemand offers eSignal research tools; advanced charting with analytics, backtesting, ability to program customized studies; plus standard eSignal products. OnDemand will tap into eSignal’s set of tools for monitoring stocks, futures, pink sheets, mini futures and forex. The eSignal platform gives subscribers access to the world’s largest exchanges. In addition, eSignal has released the FutureSource Workstation 3.2 platform to provide access to high-demand services. Clients can create alerts using Rss feeds from news sites and will continue to benefit from eSignal’s customer support, comprehensive training, and account managers. Current users may upgrade at no additional cost.
eSignal has also launched FutureSource Ag Workstation and LiveCharts Ag. These offerings provide traders with data and tools designed to help identify opportunities in the agriculture market. Workstation delivers real-time streaming global exchange data and advanced analytic software geared to the specialized needs of professional commodities traders. LiveCharts Ag offers a portable, online application that can be used on any browser and streams delayed futures data from more than a dozen futures exchanges. Upgrading LiveCharts Ag premium package gains access to hundreds of weather maps from Wsi, Dow Jones Ag Market Commentary, and more.
And dgZoneTrader.com has released its goal-based trading software for the eSignal charting platform. dgZoneTrader displays entry, target, and stop prices for trade setups. Profit amounts are shown for each setup to simplify the task of managing risk. Beyond the basic charting package of eSignal, no other software is required to run dgZoneTrader. The software has no input parameters so it works on any chart symbol or time frame.
Finally, the Quote.com team at eSignal has redesigned RagingBull.com, where active investors can share thoughts and trading strategies using an intuitive interface. Navigating the free website is easier due to new navigation tabs and content placement as well as access to real-time quotes. Web 2.0 technology allows traders to interact on an online platform and get the latest information about buying and selling from around the world. The redesigned site allows users to find company financial data, including quotes and charts. RagingBull.com includes free real-time last sale and quote market data on stocks listed on Nyse Euronext and Nasdaq. The data is provided by Bats Trading.
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InvestDecks Offers Trading Tools
InvestDecks.com said it was offering a collection of more than 500 trading ideas in the form of a deck of cards, a workbook, a CD, and a list of possible sources for stock screening tools. The CD and the workbook give the user the choice of building your strategy manually or on the computer. BACK TO LIST
Online Economic Calendar Is Offered
Forex Pros said that an online economic calendar was available with all economic indicators and events with descriptions and charts. It can be fully customized.www.forexpros.com/economic-calendar
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