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  • #1
  • First Post: Aug 27, 2008 10:07pm Aug 27, 2008 10:07pm
Hi everyone,

I just would like to seek for opinion whether if I open multiple accounts in one PC(same broker platform), would there be any problems could happen?

Let say I have 10 accounts, running same EA on it.

Currently I open with 3 accounts, just wondering if more or unlimited accounts will causing any problem.

Thanks for feedback.
  • #2
  • Aug 27, 2008 11:32pm Aug 27, 2008 11:32pm
The only limitation I've encountered is how much horsepower you have under the hood. I routinely run 15+ instances on multiple brokers on my quad core with no prob. However, on an AMD 64 3200 it started to peg the cpu at about 8 instances.

The other main factor is how many charts/indicators are running and how efficient those indicators are. An indicator that only runs on new bars takes no cpu power, while one that runs every tick... and processes the whole history will take many cpu cycles. Monitor your CPU usage in Windows Task Manager and see how far you can push it.

have fun
Mark
  • #3
  • Aug 28, 2008 3:06am Aug 28, 2008 3:06am
Ya, you can. I have two IBFX running in my PC now.

How we do it?

Here's the example : attached image.

Juz let me know if you still cant get it.
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  • #4
  • Aug 28, 2008 6:55am Aug 28, 2008 6:55am
tq flexie and mphpopular,

I will monitor the cpu usage...if you can run15+ and i think it should be ok since my EA is small.

mphpopular,
I know how to make like you show..thks btw because I have done it on 3 accounts so far..just wondering if I make more accounts would it have negative impact...will monitor as flexie suggest.

only now, I think to on laptop for 2 hrs should be ok with fan blower at bottom. only worry about the power adaptor...can it last 24 hrs for long run...thinking to rent a server..any idea?
  • #5
  • Aug 28, 2008 6:58am Aug 28, 2008 6:58am
Cheap personal server:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...21342&Tpk=atom

Add memory, hard disk, and power (~ 100) and you have a complete desktop computer which is very capable of running (at least for me) 50 terminals and their EAs with no hiccups.
  • #6
  • Aug 28, 2008 7:21am Aug 28, 2008 7:21am
This is a vps with cheap price i guess.

For any staff or moderator or any ppl, plz do let me know if this is against the rule of the forexfactory (cause i posting out a link), I will remove it.

http://swvps.com/windows-vps.html
  • #7
  • Aug 28, 2008 8:03am Aug 28, 2008 8:03am
My main problem with virtual servers is that you are sharing one physical machine with other users. Generally that's a bad thing as you have no idea what the other user is doing and the machine has the potential to fail.
  • #8
  • Aug 28, 2008 11:45am Aug 28, 2008 11:45am
Quoting akukaya
tq flexie and mphpopular,

I will monitor the cpu usage...if you can run15+ and i think it should be ok since my EA is small.

mphpopular,
I know how to make like you show..thks btw because I have done it on 3 accounts so far..just wondering if I make more accounts would it have negative impact...will monitor as flexie suggest.

only now, I think to on laptop for 2 hrs should be ok with fan blower at bottom. only worry about the power adaptor...can it last 24 hrs for long run...thinking to rent a server..any idea?
But, you can run all 10, or 15 accounts with the same platform.. There are brokers with MAT (managed Account manegers) so you can choose which one, or group of accounts you can trade with) GFT, CMSFX, MBT, ect..
  • #9
  • Aug 28, 2008 11:52am Aug 28, 2008 11:52am
Quoting Ronald Raygun
My main problem with virtual servers is that you are sharing one physical machine with other users. Generally that's a bad thing as you have no idea what the other user is doing and the machine has the potential to fail.
Best Thing,

Buy a Server (DELL or some other brand, with WINDOWS SERVER 2000), and install virtual server on, so you can install any platform or Charting program, You can RUN as many platforms you need, and still you can access from anywhere in the world. You need also a fast internet connection, BPS, That setup would cost you below $5000.. ask your nearest IT shop for setup..

  • #10
  • Aug 28, 2008 11:58am Aug 28, 2008 11:58am
Quoting akukaya
Hi everyone,

I just would like to seek for opinion whether if I open multiple accounts in one PC(same broker platform), would there be any problems could happen?

Let say I have 10 accounts, running same EA on it.

Currently I open with 3 accounts, just wondering if more or unlimited accounts will causing any problem.

Thanks for feedback.

This software allows you to manage as many as you want on one station.

Look at this:
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  • #11
  • Oct 10, 2012 10:36pm Oct 10, 2012 10:36pm
Quoting lavatrader
This software allows you to manage as many as you want on one station.

Look at this:

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  • #12
  • Oct 11, 2012 3:17pm Oct 11, 2012 3:17pm
I am also using multiple accounts from different broker. There is no problem of using multiple account if you can handle it. But the problem of using multiple accounts from same broker is that you have to log in each time you change account to make order and it is time spending.
  • #13
  • Last Post: Oct 12, 2012 12:33am Oct 12, 2012 12:33am
Quoting akukaya
Hi everyone,

I just would like to seek for opinion whether if I open multiple accounts in one PC(same broker platform), would there be any problems could happen?

Let say I have 10 accounts, running same EA on it.

Currently I open with 3 accounts, just wondering if more or unlimited accounts will causing any problem.

Thanks for feedback.
No issue, there's no reason why you should not be able to set up multiple accounts using the same pc and broker. The only hassle, you will have to log in and log out each time you want to access one particular account.
The other option is to opt for virtual private servers, quite a few online websites do provide this service for monthly premium from $10 - $275, it all comes down to the service provided, how many servers you require and etc.
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