Every successful trader has a platform for order entry and analysis that they like. There are all sorts of options, from bare-bones web order entry to downloaded apps with every sort of chart you can imagine and various order entry and management interfaces. Obviously these have different price points and features. I have tried many different chart platforms and order management systems. I have used free web interfaces, lower priced apps and even the very expensive front ends that cost $1000 or more per month. I had never tried ATAS until recently when I found it online. I was skeptical at first because its not one of the big names, but after trying it I can honestly say it’s one of the best order entry systems around. The DOM (price ladder for placing orders) has a ton of features to monitor order flow and enter orders while there are also many, many technical analysis features. I don’t look at candlestick or bar charts much but ATAS has all of those plus a full suite of order flow and volume widgets. ATAS has features usually reserved for the big money platforms at a much more affordable price. There really is something to be said for lower overhead and monthly nut. ATAS is really a great option for professional traders and even beginners. I found it easy to set up and get started. You can probably use it with your current data feed, whether you are a retail trader, a money management professional or any kind of prop trader, even the evaluations accounts.
ATAS platform chart trading
Here is a “Chart Trader” order entry window. You can see the volume on the left, the last few trades in the middle and the book on the right with a ladder to click trade. Once you get used to it it’s really cool.
