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Re: Re:MS vs Tradestation



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Hi, since you're using both TS and MS, I take it you're also
maintaining/using the same portfolio of stocks (options, commodities or
whatever), for both.  Can you do a single daily data download and use the
results for both?   Thanks.

Hans

-----Original Message-----
From: WNW <wnw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, July 08, 1998 11:47 AM
Subject: Re:MS vs Tradestation


>I run both MS (6.5) and TradeStation (v4.16).
>In a small nutshell:
>MS cannot compare with TS in terms of system and indicator writing and
>testing.
>TS allows very complex trading rules, intra-day stops, combining of
>systems, etc.
>and can do everything in real time, even monitor your trading systems.
>MS runs a little faster, and is stronger in graphics and ease of putting
>indicators on the chart.
>Tradestation is virtually bulletproof, whereas I've had lots of trouble
with
>MS crashing.
>If you want a piece of software that does almost everything, get TS. It's
>expensive.
>If you can live with MS' limitations, it's a great value.
>I use both almost every day depending on what I need.
>
>I think that trading systems and indicators should be SIMPLE,
>and if you can't find something that works in MetaStock, you don't need TS.
>
>
>>Hello, this is my first post although have been an observer for awhile.
>>I am considering purchasing either Metastock or Tradestation.
>