I have received a number of emails asking which charting tools I currently use, so here it is:

Bigcharts retrieved by a custom tool I’ve built (yes, I’m a nerd)!
QuoteTracker - this program costs about $8 US for month and it’s excellent! I use IB as real-time data feed
Amibroker - also and excellent charting program, mostly focused on backtesting

I have tried pretty much every program out there including Tradestation, Ensign, Metastock, Sierra and decided to focus on the 3 tools above — it’s all about keeping it low cost and SIMPLE!

I’ve been also asked why I use OHLC charts instead of Candlesticks — that’s just a personal preference, I find it easier to visualize the patterns.