My Charts

This page is my attempt to share my charts while maintaining a single location to deposit all chart-related information into.  Click on the General Information button below to get general setup information and links to where you can get started with these charts:

+Charts and equipment setup

Software

I am using Investor/RT (IRT) charts. They are the same as MarketDelta charts without the Footprint feature. Since I wasn’t using the Footprint, I decided to switch to IRT to simplify things for myself and you.

You can obtain IRT charts here: http://linnsoft.com/

I am using Investor/RT with Market Profile Professional Edition. The difference between Professional and Standard is the ability in Professional to use the Volume Breakdown Indicator (cumulative delta) and to create custom indicators and signals using the RTL language. Regardless of what version you start with, you can always upgrade or downgrade instantly from within the software. Remember to keep things as simple as possible

I am using DTN IQFeed as a data provider. You can enable whichever exchanges you need data for a la carte.

You can obtain IQFeed here: http://www.iqfeed.net/

If you intend to run your charts using your broker’s data feed, then I suggest that you subscribe to DTNMA and schedule IRT to refresh the current day periodically to make sure your charts are current and accurate. Broker feeds are NOT designed to feed charts even though they may say so

Getting Started

To get started with IRT, please visit: http://linnsoft.com/ft71/ and pay attention to the videos in the KEY RESOURCES box

Hardware

I have always kept my charts on a separate computer from my trading platform. I understand some of you are not able to do that due to budget constraints or the fact that you get your data from your broker. I am currently running the following specs for charting:

Dell OptiPlex 980

  • Intel Core i5 650 Processor (i3 or Quad core processors are fast enough)
  • 6GB DDR3 @ 1333MHz (4GB at any speed is enough RAM)
  • 600 GB 10,000 RPM VelociRaptor Harddrive (not necessary to have 10,000 RPM HDD)
  • 128 GB SDD Drive by Kingston in 3.5″ form factor used as startup and tick data drive
  • nVidia GeForce dual-head DVI video cards running a 6 monitor grid
  • Dell UltraSharp LCD monitors on 2 ErgoTron Quad stands running on DVI
  • Still using Windows XP Pro operating system but it is now safe to use Windows 7
  • APC 1500VA Battery Backup with only chart computer, main monitor and network switch plugged into battery side (as a minimum, get at least an APC 750VA UPS)
  • Logitech MX 518 wired mouse
+ES-S&P 500 Mini-Electronic Futures

ES Composite

Definition: http://www.futurestrader71.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/FT71_ES_Composite.txt

To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them

ES Intraday

Definition http://www.futurestrader71.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/FT71_ES_Intraday.txt

To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them

ES QuoteBoard

You must have this definition for the quoteboard on the ES Intraday chart above to work. You can import this and then minimize it. The data from this chart feeds the ES Intraday chart.


Definition here
To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them

+NQ-NASDAQ Mini-Electronic Futures

NQ Intraday

Definition: http://www.futurestrader71.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/NQ_Intraday.txt

To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them


+TF - Russell 2000 Mini-Electronic Futures

TF Composite


Definition here

To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them

TF Intraday

Definition here

To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them


+CL - Crude Oil on NYMEX

Crude Intraday with Composite

Definition: http://www.futurestrader71.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crude.txt

To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them


+6E - Euro Futures on CME

Euro Intraday with Composite

Definition: http://www.futurestrader71.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/FT71_Euro_Composite.txt

To use the definition, you can click on the link and then press CTRL+A to select all of the text and then press CTRL+C to copy it. In IRT or MD, go to the menu on the main window and click on File – Import – Definition From Clipboard. Follow the prompts and you will have this chart on your system just the way I have it assuming you have the Sessions and data needed to create them