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No real time update on $SPX from TD Ameritrade

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[2017-04-24 17:36:59]
naqviak - Posts: 22
I am trying to monitor SPX real time intraday data but the cahrts are not updating - it just loads historical data

I have added $SPX symbol to my Intraday file update list and also using intraday charts. Please help
[2017-04-24 17:41:02]
naqviak - Posts: 22
btw I am using a trial version of SC but have an account with TD Ameritrade
[2017-04-25 04:56:52]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Not sure it is possible to get that data directly from TD Ameritrade but it is available from the Sierra Chart Exchange Data Feed. Refer to:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/SierraChartRealTimeFuturesStockDataFeed.php#AccessCashIndexMarketData
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[2017-04-25 11:33:52]
naqviak - Posts: 22
I have same issue with SC. No real time data update. Does SC trial block intradata from TDA?
[2017-04-25 16:16:35]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
The trial does support TD Ameritrade and all functionality. Tell us one of the symbols you are not receiving real-time data for.

Provide a copy of the Message Log by following these instructions:
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However, we see that you have not even logged into Sierra Chart. Do you have Sierra Chart installed on your computer? Did you log into Sierra Chart with the account that you used to log into this Support Board with?
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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, *change* to the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2017-04-25 16:44:54]
naqviak - Posts: 22
I am trying SPX and its not updating
[2017-04-25 16:48:03]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
OK, this means no real-time data is provided by that symbol from TD Ameritrade.

Do you receive real-time data with the ETF symbol SPY?
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, *change* to the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2017-04-25 16:50:50]
naqviak - Posts: 22
I can try SPY
Do you mean SPX is not provided? is there a different symbol for S&P index?
[2017-04-25 17:09:01]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Definitely that specific symbol is not going to work.

We tried a couple of other symbols that might provide the S&P 500 cash index data from TD Ameritrade but they did not work.

So it seems as though this data is not available through the TD Ameritrade API that Sierra Chart uses.

You will need to use the Sierra Chart Exchange Data Feed for this data:

https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/SierraChartRealTimeFuturesStockDataFeed.php#AccessCashIndexMarketData

The cost of the data feed is only 15 USD per month plus the 3.25 USD exchange fee.
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, *change* to the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2017-04-25 17:14:06]
naqviak - Posts: 22
in this case, I will not be able to trade this symbol via TD Ameritrade!

Another question: is the real-time data for SPX available in the trial version?

Also, does INteractive Broker support this symbol via API?
[2017-04-25 17:17:04]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Actually, we just thought of an easier solution. Use this symbol: SPX500


The S&P 500 cash index is not tradable.

Interactive Brokers does support the S&P 500 cash index and options:
http://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/InteractiveBrokers.php
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, *change* to the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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