Changes from Previous Versions

This section provides a brief overview of the major features that have been added to TradingSolutions since it was originally released. You can use this information to quickly become acquainted with the new features and their usage.

Ä    Note: For a complete list of the modifications made for each new version and build, see the "ReadMe.txt" file located in the TradingSolutions directory.

Major Features added in Version 4.0

·      Yahoo Data Support

Historical end-of-day data can now be imported from Yahoo finance. For more information, see Importing Data from Yahoo Finance.

·      Interactive Brokers Data Support

Real-Time data can now be streamed directly into TradingSolutions from Interactive Brokers. In addition, historical end-of-day and intraday data can now be imported from Interactive Brokers. For more information, see Importing Data from Interactive Brokers.

·      Optimization of Stops and Limits

Trading style settings such as stops and limits and can now be optimized as part of the optimization of entry/exit systems, committees and predictions. For more information, see Using Trading Styles.

·      Optimization of Topologies

The selection of the neural network topology can now be optimized as part of the optimization of predictions.

·      Overriding of Trading Styles

Trading style settings can now be overridden for specific field definitions and analyses without having to create new trading styles. For more information, see Using Trading Styles.

Major Features added in Version 3.1

·      Analysis and Optimization of Futures and FOREX Spot Markets

Market Types have been introduced to differentiate data between different markets. Data from Futures and FOREX markets are now analyzed using realistic margins.

·      Profit, Length, and Trailing Length Stops

Trading styles now include multiple new options for testing stops, including profit stops, length stops, and the ability to set stops in either percentage or units, such as pips. For more information, see Using Trading Styles.

·      "Trading Signal" Signal Analysis Field

View the effects of stops and intraday exits on a signal by displaying the "Trading Signal" signal analysis field. This new field can be displayed in the Portfolio View, charts and spreadsheets to see how a particular trading style affects a signal. For more information, see How Signals Are Displayed.

·      Prophet Real-Time Support

Real-Time data can now be streamed directly into TradingSolutions from Prophet. Users of Prophet in TradingSolutions 3.0 or previous will need to modify their account. For more information, see Importing Data from Prophet.net.

·      Support for the TradingSolutions Automation SDK

Use programs developed with the TradingSolutions Automation SDK. These programs can be used to control TradingSolutions externally, access signals and results, and handle alerts from external environments such as Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic programs.

·      Support for the TradingSolutions External Indicator SDK

Use functions developed with the TradingSolutions External Indicator SDK. These functions can make use of external indicator packages or perform complex operations not previously available in TradingSolutions.

·      Support for NeuroSolutions 5.0 Custom Solution Wizard DLL’s

Use Custom Solution Wizard DLL’s developed with NeuroSolutions 5.0, including neural networks using the powerful new Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm.

Major Features added in Version 3.0

·      Optimization of Predictions Based on Trading Performance

Inputs and settings of predictions can now be optimized based on the trading performance of the predicted signal.

·      Optimization of Prediction Input Parameters

Indicators can now be specified as inputs to predictions, allowing genetic optimization to determine which set of inputs and input parameters create the best trading performance.

·      Optimization of Entry/Exit Systems and Committees

Parameters to entry/exit systems and committees can now be optimized. For more information, see Optimizing Signals and Predictions.

·      Optimization of Group Fields

Fields for subgroups can now be set to be optimized, allowing you to create optimized fields for entire groups of stocks through to creation of a single field.

&  For more information about optimization, see Optimizing Signals and Predictions.

·      Entry/Exit System Stop Rules

Entry/exit systems can now include rules which exit when profit, loss, or length criteria are met.

·      Video Help System

Integrated video helps are now available from throughout the TradingSolutions interface.

Major Features added since initial release of Version 2.1

·      IQFeed Data Support

Real-Time data can now be streamed directly into TradingSolutions from IQFeed. In addition, historical end-of-day and intraday data can now be imported from IQFeed. For more information, see Importing Data from IQFeed.

·      Quotes Plus Data Support

Historical end-of-day data can now be imported from Quotes Plus. For more information, see Importing Data from Quotes Plus.

Features added in Version 2.1

·      Streaming Data Support
(Real-Time Level only)

Real-Time data can now be streamed directly into TradingSolutions to produce signals and calculations in real time while the market is open. eSignal is the first data provider supported, but more will follow. For more information, see Streaming Intraday Data.

·      Programmable Alerts
(Real-Time Level only)

Alerts can now be added to data series to issue messages when events occur, such as when the position of a signal changes. For more information, see Using Alerts to Highlight Events.

·      Asynchronous Processing

The TradingSolutions interface can now be used while the software is importing data, updating calculations, and improving predictions.

·      eSignal Data Support

TradingSolutions can now import intraday, daily, weekly, and monthly data directly from eSignal. For more information, see Importing Data from eSignal.

·      Messages and Alerts Window

A new Messages and Alerts Window displays a history of recent messages in a convenient checklist format. For more information, see The Messages and Alerts Window.

·      Task List Window

A new Task List Window displays the tasks that TradingSolutions is currently working on and allows you to access a detailed progress display for each task. For more information, see The Current Tasks Window.

·      Data Sources and Exchanges

Data can now be assigned to configurable Data Sources and Exchanges to indicate where to import a data series from and when the data is available. For more information, see Importing Data into TradingSolutions.

·      Improved Step-by-Step Tutorials

Over 200 screenshots and pictures have been added to the step-by-step tutorials along with improved insights to highlight important concepts and techniques. To view them now, see Step-by-Step Tutorials.

·      Configurable Sounds

Sounds can now be set for different types of messages and alerts. For more information, see Customizing Sounds.

Features added in Version 2.0

·      New Introductory Demos

The introductory demos have been improved to better explain how TradingSolutions can be used to produce successful trading signals.

·      TradingSolutions Solution Service

The Solution Service provides you with working sample models updated with daily data so that you can see TradingSolutions in action. For more information, see The TradingSolutions Solution Service.

·      Primary and Secondary Signals

Primary and secondary signals make it easier to select and analyze fields for trading. For more information, see Primary, Secondary, and Service Signals.

·      Information View

The Information View provides you with information about the current selection in the Portfolio View. For more information, see Tracking Data with the Information View.

·      Display Field Highlighting

Signals displayed as display fields in the Portfolio View are now highlighted when they require action. In addition, display fields that are based on data that may be out-of-date are more clearly labeled. For more information, see Using Display Fields.

·      Display Fields Simplified

The process of creating display fields has been simplified. For help with this new process, see the help for the Modify Group Dialog: Display page.

·      Signal Analysis Fields Simplified

The process of creating signal analysis fields has been simplified. For help with this new process, see the help for the Create Signal Analysis Fields Wizard.

·      Applying Trading Solutions Simplified

The process of applying a trading solution has been simplified. For help with this new process, see Using Trading Solutions to Create Fields.

Ä    Note: This change was introduced in Version 1.2.1, Build 010614.

Features added in Version 1.2

·      Trading Styles

Trading styles help you to analyze and optimize your entry/exit signals based on the way you trade. In addition, they allow you to specify evaluation criteria to use during signal optimization. For more information, see Using Trading Styles.

·      Logarithmic Charting

The Chart View and equity curve can now be displayed as a logarithmic chart. For more information, see Adjusting Chart Ranges.

Features added for Version 1.1

·      Restorable Data Views

Data views allow you to save your current charts and spreadsheets to be displayed later. For more information, see Saving and Restoring Charts or Saving and Restoring Spreadsheets.

·      Improved Signal Analysis

The signal analysis pages have been improved with equity curves and risk analysis. For more information, see the help for Modify Field Dialog: Signal Analysis page.

·      Group Field Migration

Group fields can now be migrated to the underlying data for fine-tuning and optimization. For more information, see the help for the Modify Field Dialog: Overview page.

·      Horizontal and Vertical Chart Lines

New settings allow you to display horizontal and vertical lines under mouse in the Chart View. For more information, see Customizing Chart Options.