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Date/Time: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:27:32 +0000



VWAP Difference TradingView (and everything else) and Sierra Chart

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[2024-08-06 17:26:02]
Aczero - Posts: 11
So I was comparing the VWAP to TradingView, DAS Trader etc. They have it spot on and it's all the same. But for some reason, it is most difference on Sierra Chart. How can I fix this?

I connected the images below to show you the difference. If you need any more information from me, just let me know!
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[2024-08-06 18:15:13]
John - SC Support - Posts: 36238
We do not make comparisons to other systems. For information on how our VWAP is calculated, refer to the information here:
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) with Standard Deviation Lines
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2024-08-06 21:05:51]
Aczero - Posts: 11
I understand, but how do I make it similar. What exactly is the setting difference. I viewed the guide but couldn’t figure it out.
[2024-08-06 21:12:34]
John - SC Support - Posts: 36238
We can not possibly answer this. We know nothing about how other systems perform their calculation. And this is not something we will look into. How we do our calculations is posted and tested.

The only thing we can state is that you might want to set the Input for "Base on Underlying Data" to "Yes". Refer to the information for this Input in the following section:
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) with Standard Deviation Lines: Inputs
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2024-08-06 21:32:44]
Aczero - Posts: 11
I looked into one of them.

How is the VWAP Calculated?:

Typical Price = Average of the High, Low and Close = (H+L+C)/3.

VWAP = Cumulative(Volume x Typical Price)/Cumulative(Volume).

How would I go around changing these to the ones above
[2024-08-06 21:56:09]
Aczero - Posts: 11
Okay, news on this. I went with a custom VWAP study and the calculations are correct on that one compared to the one provided by default. I am going to test it further tomorrow. I will let you know how well it works when market opens.

If you don’t mind, can you look into the calculation I sent and how I can go around implementing that as it’s more correct.

Thank you
[2024-08-07 14:03:27]
John - SC Support - Posts: 36238
The only thing we can tell you is to use the Spreadsheet Study to do create the VWAP that you want. Refer to the following:
Using the Spreadsheet Study
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2024-08-07 14:24:45]
cesium - Posts: 85
Aczero and for other readers, The reason tradingview vwap is different than sc calculations is even if tradingview claims to use the same formula, their data is not tick accurate and verified like sierrachart

i would not trust any volume based calculations from tradingview, even if they claim to use tick data

for that you always need tick data

if the tick data isnt stored on your machine it cant be trusted to not be aggregated

applies to volume profile, etc
[2024-08-07 14:35:30]
Aczero - Posts: 11
Thank you! I was waiting for a reply like this.

The thing is, I’ve noticed das trader’s VWAP is similar to TradingView too. Is DAS trader inaccurate?
[2024-08-07 14:38:26]
cesium - Posts: 85
I have no idea, i only use sierrachart, it is the best, and to not clutter the support board since this is outside the scope of support thread discussion i wont be replying here anymore

youre free to pm me if you wish
[2024-08-07 15:52:05]
Aczero - Posts: 11
Ok, so please in the future to not clutter the support board. Only reply if it’s relevant to the topic. If you are unsure on the topic, then please do not reply to random support boards.

John is a professional and he was helping me with the topic. I want to thank you John for sending me that link. I will look into it. You the best!

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