My New Role at StockTickr

Posted on August 29th, 2006
Written by Richard
Posted in: N/A (old archives)

Did August trading finally punish me enough that I went looking for some programming work? :-) No, I’m doing just fine, thanks! But, I’m pleased to announce that I’m going to start doing some programming work on StockTickr, and also contributing articles to the StockTickr Blog.

If you’ve been reading the site at all, you know how much I use and like StockTickr. It hosts my watchlists, and tracks my trades. It’s been enhanced recently to produce and retain various charts of the trades, which makes reviewing them and posting them here very easy. That has saved me a huge amount of time recently. It’s obvious to me that StockTickr is run by an active trader, as its growing feature set is so well suited to active traders like myself. So, I like the service. I’m a fan! I’m also whiney and demanding…

In the process of suggesting various enhancements, I’ve gotten to know Dave, who runs the service. Dave’s been very receptive and insightful when it comes to feature requests. With my software engineering background, though, at some point I think the natural question became “why don’t you stop whining and start implementing some of these things yourself?” :-) Ok, I’m exaggerating…. but it was still a good idea, I thought. I think with two active traders contributing, the service is all the more exciting going forward, if I do say so myself.

Not only am I excited about the possibilities, I also wanted to tell you as soon as possible for full disclosure. I’ve mentioned StockTickr a lot on Move the Markets, because I liked, used, and paid for, the service. I’ll continue to use and mention the service here, but now I have an actual affiliation with them, and you should know that! Wish me luck!

Comments

  • @Berti: could you send me a screenshot that shows the kind of problem you're seeing?
  • Berti
    Great! Maybe you could start with improving their website, they have exactly the same problems you had some weeks ago (site does not show properly for all browser versions resp. monitor resolutions).
  • @phileo: Don't worry... I will be trading just as much as before. The stocktickr arrangement is mainly for fun. I really enjoy writing and programming, and it will be a nice outlet for that.
  • phileo
    Congrats Richard! Don't forget to make some trades (for profit), keep the saw sharp!
  • Richard - thanks. I figure the worst thing that can happen is we'll create some more tools that will help us trade better!

    I'm ecstatic to have you on board!
  • it sounds like you two will make a good team
  • @JC: Thanks!
  • JC
    Richard,

    You've done a fantastic job on this site (and will continue to do so) and I know you'll do a fantastic job at StockTickr. Good luck on your new endeavor!

    JC
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