TradersPost Team

Tom Hartman

Marketing

Tom Hartman

About

Tom Hartman is a Marketing Manager at TradersPost, where he focuses on product storytelling, content, and helping traders understand how to plug automated execution into their own style of trading. He has spent the last four years building tools and strategies for retail traders and commercial services around them, following a decade in leadership roles as head of operations for a Canadian marketing company and as lead developer at a web development agency.

As a trader with more than seven years of experience across multiple asset classes, Tom works at the overlap of builders and users, helping translate macro themes, AI, and automation into workflows that regular traders can actually run. He is particularly interested in how technology lets people participate in markets more systematically without needing to be full time professionals.

Outside of markets and product work, Tom spent four years as a stand up comedian, performing for thousands of people and producing live shows.

Blog Posts

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Alerts & Webhooks Jul 7, 2024

Troubleshooting Webhook Issues in TradingView: A Comprehensive Guide

Webhook alerts in TradingView are critical for automated trading, but occasional failures can disrupt trading strategies. This guide provides steps to troubleshoot common webhook issues, ensuring reliable and timely alert delivery to TradersPost.

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Alerts & Webhooks Jul 6, 2024

Troubleshooting TradingView Alerts: Why They Appear in Logs but Not on Charts

Troubleshooting alert issues in TradingView requires a thorough understanding of how the platform processes alerts and the common pitfalls that can lead to discrepancies. By using standard charts, checking for repainting, ensuring alert synchronization, and monitoring data feed quality, traders can mitigate issues and ensure their alerts function reliably.

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Strategies Jul 5, 2024

Options Trading: Understanding the True Cost

Understanding the true cost of options trading is crucial for avoiding costly mistakes and managing your trading capital effectively. By always calculating the total cost, checking margin requirements, and understanding the notional value, traders can make more informed and confident decisions.

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Features & Settings Jul 4, 2024

Trading Strategies: Navigating Opposite Positions Simultaneously

Navigating opposite positions in trading requires a clear understanding of the rules and regulations governing different trading instruments. By utilizing strategies such as separate accounts, spread trading, and hedging, traders can effectively manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities.‍

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Features & Settings Jul 3, 2024

The Availability of Fractional Shares for Traders

Fractional shares allow investors to buy a portion of a stock, making high-value stocks more accessible. This guide explores how fractional shares work, their benefits and limitations, and how TradersPost integrates with brokers that support them.

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Features & Settings Jul 2, 2024

Using TradersPost Trading Window Feature

TradersPost’s Trading Window feature helps traders optimize their trading activities by specifying hours for opening positions. While positions opened within this window can be closed outside of it, future enhancements may allow more flexibility in exit strategies.

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Charting Jul 1, 2024

Understanding the “Limit to TradingView” Feature

The “Limit to TradingView” feature enhances security by restricting signals to originate solely from TradingView, ensuring authenticated trades. Understanding its purpose and navigating common issues can help traders maintain effective automated trading systems.

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Comparisons Jun 30, 2024

Understanding Market Orders vs Stop Market Orders in Automated Trading

Market orders ensure immediate trade execution at the best available price, while stop market orders trigger a market order once a specified price is reached, providing strategic control for managing trades. Understanding these differences enhances trading strategies and risk management.

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Features & Settings Jun 29, 2024

Understanding Race Conditions in Automated Trading

Race conditions can significantly impact the reliability of automated trading systems by causing unpredictable behavior due to timing issues. Implementing synchronization mechanisms and precise timestamping can help mitigate these challenges.

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Features & Settings Jun 28, 2024

Using Position Offsets in Automated Trading Strategies

Using position offsets in trading strategies involves adjusting entry or exit points relative to signal prices, enhancing precision and risk management. This technique can help avoid false breakouts and improve trade execution quality when implemented correctly.

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Features & Settings Jun 27, 2024

Action Exit vs. Sentiment Flat: Key Differences Explained

The difference between "action exit" and "sentiment flat" lies mainly in compatibility with TradingView. While both exit a position, "sentiment flat" ensures correct trade interpretation on TradingView, whereas "action exit" offers a simpler approach.

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Features & Settings Jun 27, 2024

Trading Stock Market Indices

Trading indices provides diversification and insights into market trends through methods like index options and ETFs, allowing traders to utilize strategic approaches for optimal results.

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