Support / FAQ
1. Can I use AS even if I don't know anything about IMA?
Absolutely. Until now, real Inter-market analysis had been limited to professionals of fundamental analysis with a specialized knowledge of complex economic theory. We now bring its power to the casual user, without requiring an understanding of the formulas behind it. Now you too can get inter-market analysis in a concise, easy to read report. And, if you're the kind of person who actually likes studying, you can turn to the book of the founder of intermarket analysis theory John J. Murfy "Intermarket technical analysis". Trading strategies for the global stock, bond, commodity and currency markets". You can put it to work for you right now, while researching the subject at your heart's content.
2. How does AS differ from other trading SW in the market?
At the first one can really think that AmpleSight is just another traditional set of tools for trading. But I want to assure you that it isn't so. Using this new software you will benefit from Inter-market analysis, which combines advantages of both fundamental and technical analysis. Besides, tools for proper visualization of market situations makes your trading work more balances and quick, not mentioning comfort and pleasure.
3. Which market can I trade, using AS?
AmpleSight provides tools for trading stocks and futures.
4. What is Training in AmpleSight?
Training is a simulation of real trading situation. The Training mode will allow you to evaluate those situations that have previously arisen on the market.
The Training mode supports working with any past market situations, irrespective of how long ago they actually took place. , In Training options (Traiding -> Options) you can set a shift to any point in the past, you can also set the velocity at which the past events will take place. For example, the events of one day can be reproduced in just five minutes.
5. What kinds of data feed does AS support?
At the present point AmpleSight receives real time market data form IQ feed and eSignal datafeeds. In our future releases we will consider adding other sources of market data.
6. What are the key capabilities provided by AS for Real Time?
In AmpleSight Trader real time market data is provided. So you can analyze market situation in its development. At the same time Breadth Beacons show volatility changes of market indices, Indicator Strips reflect growth or slump of major market indicators. Correlations in particular sectors and stocks also changes constantly, and is illustrated on the Influence Map. And sure prices (or other indicators) are blinking in Watch List. All these features are created to organize the process of in-flight intermarket analysis and its best visual interpretation.
Besides, on-line trading right from the software is enabled via Interactive Brokers.
7. I don't see the particular stock that I like in AS database? How can I have it added?
All symbols available in AmpleSight can be browsed in built-in Data Manager. There you can explore market sectors and industries, choose particular stocks, add and remove them. If there is no a stock you want to trade or special index, you can add it yourself.
Enter Data Manager (Tools-> Data Manager) and press the button Add on the Tool bar. Next you'll have to choose the source of data, ether from IQFeed, eSignal or from your .csv file.
8. AmpleSight Trader for eSignal doesn't connect to datasource and I can't receive market data. What is the problem?
It is most likely that the problem concerns OS Windows Vista settings. Please do the following:
1. Remove eSignal application from your computer.
2. Disable UAC in your OS. To do this follow the instructions below:
- Click Start -> Control Panel -> User Accounts ->
- On this screen click "Turn User Account Control on or off".
- Uncheck the box 'Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer'.
- Now you have disabled the User Account Control.
3. After that you will have to reinstall eSignal. Then restart your computer. There is no need to reinstall AmpleSight Trader.
4. Now run AmpleSight Trader, it should initiate eSignal launch. If it is not so, please try several times and restart your computer once again. Once these two programmes are connected for the first time, they will work properly from now on.
9. Can I use back-testing in AS?
For performing back-testing Training Mode can be used. You can start with any date available in your history. At a predefined velocity it will allow you to follow real market data and back-test your strategy in decision making in changing market surrounding, thus enabling you to make correct decisions with predictable results. The latter will help you further develop your trading flair and make the correct decisions.
I think it will do no harm to remind that "past performance does not necessarily guarantee future returns". So a proper time period that is most representative of market behavior, should be chosen.
