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Date/Time: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:42:34 +0000
Post From: Notice: Upcoming Mandatory US Equities/Stocks Symbol/Data Changes for Interactive Brokers
| [2024-03-17 00:51:22] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 17169 |
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The reason that simple stock symbols like IBM, will always map to one of Sierra Chart provided data feeds, is because we want users to have reliable data. Fast historical data downloads, no permission restrictions with data (resulting in blank charts), and complete tick by tick data. We want the data when using Interactive Brokers for US Equities/Stocks to work reliably for users when using Interactive Brokers. We have invested significantly in our US Equities data feeds. Very considerable expense and also considerable, monthly expenses that we pay for infrastructure and to the exchanges. We want these data feeds utilized as much as possible. It makes it easier for us to support Sierra Chart. Users have a better impression when using Sierra Chart. And there is a lot less difficulties and frustrations, on the user side, and our side with supporting Sierra Chart. You are also not restricted from using Interactive Brokers data if you want. You just have to use the more complex symbols. That is all. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |