What is myTrack?

myTrack is a fully integrated online trading and market data system. myTrack is software that you install on your computer, either by downloading it from this site or installing it from a CD that we can send you.  Click here to download myTrack now.

You don’t have to use the two facets of myTrack together. You could use the market data portion all on its own, without ever opening an online trading account, if you choose.  Click here to find out more about myTrack's market data.

What advantages does myTrack offer me?

• Constant Connection
• Speed
• Professional-Style Trading Platform
• Direct Access/Intelligent Order Routing
• TradeToday

Constant Connection

A software-based trading platform allows you to have a constant connection to our servers. Most online brokers have web-based platforms, which require users to disconnect and reconnect with every page change. This is a far slower and less reliable connection. You don’t have to worry about the technical side. Just think more speed and no time wasted waiting for slow web pages to load.

Speed

If you’re used to looking at web sites for financial information and web site-based trading, you might not believe how fast a software-based platform can be. Streaming information is waiting for you.

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Professional-Style Trading Platform

The myTrack system is based on the trading systems used by the pros. It’s not only fast, it integrates the market data and trading well, so you can easily place a trade when you want to.

Direct Access/Intelligent Order Routing

myTrack is a direct access broker, which means it allows you to designate which exchange, market maker, or ECN to send an order to. If you’re not comfortable with choosing, myTrack has intelligent order routing built in to get you a good execution. Many online brokerage firms don’t allow you to specify where your order goes, which can result in an execution that isn’t at the best possible price.

TradeToday

myTrack's high-speed account opening process means you don't have to wait to begin trading.  Click here for details.

 

What are myTrack’s features?

Online Trading Features

• The ability to do "one-click" trading (no reconfirmation)
• The ability to do "zero-click" or "program" trading
• On-screen trade confirmation as it happens
• Integrated "trading pit" environment
• Real-Time Buying Power
• Filterable Transaction History
• The ability to trade Equities (incl. Pink Sheets), Options, Mutual Funds, and Futures
• Chat/ Real-Time Online Help

Market Data Features

• Dynamically Updating Portfolio Monitor
• Customizable Columns
• Pricing Information on equities, futures, indices, and options
• Scrolling News
• Personalized Scrolling Ticker
• Full-Text News Stories
• Basic Stock Reports
• Charting
• Market Pulse (technical market stats)

And, for a little extra money, you have the choice of adding:

• Real-Time Pricing Information on equities, futures, indices, and options
• Real-Time Dynamic Time and Sales
• Dynamic Nasdaq Level II quotes
• Real-Time News, including Dow Jones
• Historical News
• Powerful News Search Engine
• IntraDay Charting
• Alerts
• MarketScan (stock screening)
• Zacks Earnings
• Dynamic Option Chains
• Dynamic Future Chains
• AIQ TradingExpert Pro

What can I get for FREE?

It costs you nothing to open a myTrack trading account, although there are fees for trading (e.g. $12.95 for stock trades). Minimum deposit is $500 for a cash account and $2,000 for a margin account. If you open an account now, you will get your first week of trading FREE. You will also receive myTrack Basic service for free.

What do the experts say about myTrack?

Here’s what Barron’s said about myTrack in its April 17, 2000 issue:

"myTrack, provided by Track Data, has a ‘one-click trading’ function that takes you quickly to a trading screen, where you can buy and sell stocks, options and futures. There's a wealth of charting functionality, provided by AIQ, and you can follow mutual funds (although you can't trade them here). You can also follow foreign markets.

This is one of the easier programs to use. However, there's so much here that you'll probably need weeks to find all the bells and whistles. myTrack is running a contest that helps new users get comfortable with the software before they start to use their own money. You also can chat live with someone in tech support if you have a problem. Additional data feeds are available at different levels, based on whether you're a Silver, Gold or Platinum member."

Barron’s gave myTrack 3 stars (out of four) in its review of direct-access brokers, the second highest ranking given.

Rankings based upon Trade Execution, Ease of Use, Range of Use, Range/Reliability, Amenities, and Commission--as judged by the staff of Barron's.

Here’s what Technical Analysis of STOCKS & COMMODITIES said about myTrack in a product review in its April, 2000 issue:

"The first thing I noticed about myTrack? It’s fast. Order execution times for market orders placed in my live myTrade account were less than a second. With the myTrade screen, I knew exactly what was going on and when my trades went through.

The myTrade product moves trades to whichever electronic communications networks (ECNs) and market makers can accomplish the best price. Track Data has a dedicated line to several ECNs and market makers to make trades as fast as possible for their customers."

"It is clear that myTrack was developed around great customer support; there is online technical support staff anytime you need a question answered."

How can I open a myTrack account?

You can apply online - it takes 5-10 minutes to complete the application.  And if you use our TradeToday service, you can begin trading in minutes.