While I agree with you that there are some free charting as well as some historical data which can be downloaded sparingly, I would suggest that to do real trend analysis, modeling and systems development for algorithmic trading strategies, along with associative research and back testing. You need a complete local database of historical data to use with your charting and analysis package of choice. To see the dramatic difference involved between looking up symbol data online and havinga complete database try the free trial offered by these guys…
http://www.forextickdata.com

They have end of day data and intraday high frequency historical data, across multiple asset classes.

They support a very nice integration script for Amibroker Pro.

Happy research.

David

So it took 2 years and a couple of acquisitions?! Yeah, at this rate of change AOL will sure blow Google away. LOL

As to @22. those unhappy users pay some $20+ a month! They have all the right to expect to get what they want instead of the stuff somebody thinks is cool.

Regards,
George

You think that’s not true anymore? Then you have no clue what AOL users are really like. Try getting an onlsaught of emails and comments from them for oh, say, two years, like I have, then you’ll see Security is right on the money. As he said:

“They are not usually savvy searchers. So, these embellishments may not be appreciated by them – and it is possible in this competitive environment, that Google and Yahoo will encompass whatever features appear to have potential on other sites.”

I’m lucky if half the people who use AOL who write to me can read above a fifth grade level, and forget their spelling – none of them can spell decently for more than a sentence or two before they lose it. And they have no patience whatsoever. They want everything handed to them – answers to their questions, help for their problems, links for their reading – with no waiting, and they’re not great about thanking you for your time and help while they’re at it. If I can get them to turn off the damn CAPS LOCK key somewhere between the first email and the third one, I feel like I taught Helen Keller how to talk. Doesn’t happen too often. Don’t overestimate AOL users, you will either get laughed at or wind up laughing at yourself.

@5. The Hater

“Why does it surprise you that Google Finance is doing so poorly? It looks like crap.”

You mean you can find Google Finance? You’re doing better than me. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it once. As Henry Blodget pointed out today in his post (http://www.alle...hill-climb.html) there is no link to Google Finance on G’s home page, so there is no way to tell there is such a thing, is there?

But I prefer it that way. I’ve never seen anything from Google that didn’t suck. Yahoo’s search and finance pages are much better IMO.

http://fakestev...er.blogspot.com

Majority of hits are coming from the AOL members. Who are quite conservative audience. They hate change.

Real time integration of headlines? So instead of 5 minute delay a Press release or an AP wire story will be available immediately? That should make people switch from Yahoo? Give me a break!

The site looks great. They’ve been able to translate Relegence’s expert-focused tools into something that works for a serious investor.

Right ..as actually what would be useful is a Custom or “What-if” check form any date to any date.

You can do this visually over at the URL on Comment 15, Click on the chart when you entered the position and hold the cursor till the till to exit, and See the gain made on top right

I’ve never needed this before, but I was looking for something like this a few hours ago to calculate Cisco’s total return over its prior fiscal year. Unfortunately, this AOL tool wouldn’t do me any good because Cisco has an odd fiscal year. It started July 28 ‘06 and ended July 27 this year, or something like that.

Now why can’t I just plug those dates in and calculate the return?

No one buys stock for the periods they’re using.

“Another feature that I haven’t seen elsewhere is a simple return-on-investment table that shows investment returns for given periods. Or simply set the calendar to whatever dates you like.”

Example :
http://www.mark...ical/index/AAPL

Go AOL!

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