Overall, if you're serious about the high stakes game of intra day trading, you should not skimp on computing power. Installation of MSPro was simple. The CD-ROM installation went flawlessly and easily. Once your software is installed and a data provider established, you will use a program that comes with MSPro called the Downloader. Using the Downloader is simple and straightforward, especially in contrast to some competitive products.
Options however have to be loaded one at a time.
A historical data CD-ROM comes free with the software which contains up to five years of end of day data on 27,000 ticker symbols. This will aid in testing your ideas with past data, called back testing. The software is compatible with many popular service providers via cable and satellite, but only eSignal currently supports the Internet. Symbols vary by vendor but with the Downloader, it is easy to install symbols for either end of day or intra day processing. In end of day mode, the program will automatically adjust for stock splits and has an error detection routine that assists in keeping your data clean.