What is the standard Matlab functionality (without toolboxes) ?

What are capabilities of the basic Matlab product? The documentation seems to imply that "tools are available" for importing data from Excel or SQLite for example, or for doing various mathematical operations. I assume that basic math - adding, multiplying, trig functions are standard - but what is the limit of functionality? I am ready to purchase Matlab for private use along with the wavelets toolbox. I am developing a systematic trading platform and I am considering switching from a lower level language to Matlab. I would like to access data in a SQLite database as well as use the Interactive Brokers API.

Answer 1

[the cyclist]

It is difficult to list out all capabilities of a complex, mature product like (core) MATLAB. You could start here, I guess.

With respect to database access specifically ... You can access databases without the Database Toolbox (e.g. using some tools that users have submitted to the File Exchange), but the toolbox makes certain things easier (and you can get help from support for that, if you get stuck).

Obviously the sales team for MathWorks is highly motivated to get you to purchase MATLAB, so I am sure they would be happy to answer all of your specific questions about capabilities.

[Rob Jarvis]

Thanks cyclist, I am quite excited to get started with this product.

[Vincent Randal]

Fantastic! Core MATLAB. https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html