How to View Indicator Values inside Trading System: C# and WinForms
Kamal K Chanchal
Experience in Building Trading Application (C++/C#) |Python| MYSQL
In this article, I’ll explain how I’ve used technology like C# and WinForms to create a graphical user interface (GUI) for analyzing calculation outputs in algorithmic trading. This GUI is just a part of a larger system, which I’ll call Forms, and it’s all part of a live algorithmic execution platform.
Firstly, let’s understand the basics. Algorithmic trading involves using computer programs to execute trades automatically based on predefined criteria. These programs analyze data, such as market prices and trends, to make trading decisions without human intervention.
Decision-making process [Alphas]
In the realm of algorithmic trading, our system initiates buy or sell orders based on specific data. This data, often high-frequency data like Level 1 data (best bid, best ask, etc.), forms the basis of our decision-making process. Well, in algorithmic trading, we use data to decide when to initiate or place orders . This decision-making process relies heavily on data.
Within algorithmic trading, we rely on algorithms known as “alphas” to convert input data, such as OHLC (open, high, low, close), into actionable positions or trades. These alphas are essentially mathematical expressions that encapsulate hypotheses or predictions about market behavior.
Now, shifting focus to the development side, a significant amount of calculation is involved in making decisions regarding trade entry. This involves complex computations, often disregarding the quantity of the system. The WinForms, developed using the .NET Framework, play a pivotal role in displaying these computed expressions in a user-friendly manner.
Our WinForms interface serves as a platform to display these computations and expressions in a clear and concise manner.
Utilizing Market Indices and Indicators
To enhance our understanding, we utilize market indices such as Nifty, Bank Nifty, and FinNifty. Additionally, we incorporate basic trading indicators like MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence), RSI (Relative Strength Index), SMA (Simple Moving Average), and various open and close relations to further refine our trading strategies.
In conclusion, the Live Execution System built with C# and WinForms plays a pivotal role in Algorithmic Trading, leveraging data handler and mathematical expressions to inform trading decisions.
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