Oops, missed this earlier. I pay for end of day data which I import into Excel. Delivered by email each day as a csv file. I track around 90 US listed stocks based on criteria like market cap and volume and availability of LEAPS. Nothing too complicated. For futures I track the main ones and two or three periods forward.
Every now and then I play around with other data sources and APIs etc and realise my basic system just works for me. All up I can review what I need within 10-15 minutes a day. It's all summarised in two tables with alerts for new opportunities or actions required based on my holdings.
It is pure trend following. My actions are based on what the formulae say. There are also rules around unit size, adding more to an existing holding and risk. The latter being the most important. I can go for days or longer without a trade. Especially if I'm at my maximum risk level.
I've only branched out to futures this year and don't really track what how the CTAs are going other than listening to a few podcasts depending on my location and length of the morning beach walks. Plus it is only me and I don't have any outside investors. The whole process suits my personality and philosophies in relation to money. It is not for everyone as taking losses can be tough some days and the drawdowns can be unsettling at time.
