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Electron isn't native. Also your website needs screenshots, a video is the last thing I want when considering if I am going to try a GUI especially one that in
by jpgvm 5y ago
Electron isn't native.
Also your website needs screenshots, a video is the last thing I want when considering if I am going to try a GUI especially one that involves people talking about abstract concepts rather than the actual product and it's features.
If you want to appeal to traders you need to provide deeper technical details especially around order execution, real-time data feeds, etc.
In my mind there are 3 types of trading systems/brokerages.
1. Hobbyist - dominated by Robinhood and Webull these are about having "nice" UIs. i.e looks pretty. Low or no fees but also very little control, payment for order flow, doesn't support most asset classes.
2. Investor - Mainly Fidelity, etc. Powerful but orientated around long-term holds. Ability to control things like loaning out shares for shorting, support for every asset class imaginable (minus maybe crypto), higher fees, phone support required for some tasks like executing warrants, etc.
3. Trader - IBKR, TD Ameritrade, etc. Extremely powerful UIs but old school looks, keyboard driven. Extreme control over order execution. Emphasis on real-time data feeds, depth of book, etc. Extensive support for options/futures/warants/cfds.
You need to pick which if these 3 your system is intended to be. Right now it looks like mostly aimed at hobbyists.
Personally I use IBKR so that probably colors my outlook. I'm willing to accept ugly for speed and power, traders don't tend to value pretty - it doesn't make you a more profitable trader.