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To ensure correct symbol parameters, we recommend adding symbols from data source: QuoteManager → Instrument → Add Symbol → From Data Source.<br> | To ensure correct symbol parameters, we recommend adding symbols from data source: QuoteManager → Instrument → Add Symbol → From Data Source.<br> | ||
It’s possible to load the entire IQFeed symbol list by entering '''*''' into the search field and clicking '''Lookup'''. | It’s possible to load the entire IQFeed symbol list by entering '''*''' into the search field and clicking '''Lookup'''. | ||
Individually IQFeed symbols can be searched by root (e.g. '''ES'''), a part of or full symbol name (e.g. '''ESM'''), and description (e.g. '''E-MINI''') .<br> | Individually IQFeed symbols can be searched by root (e.g. '''ES'''), a part of or full symbol name (e.g. '''ESM'''), and description (e.g. '''E-MINI''').<br> | ||
You can find symbol roots in the '''[[Symbol_Guide#Futures_Symbols|Futures Symbols]]''' table above or in the IQFeed app.<br> | You can find symbol roots in the '''[[Symbol_Guide#Futures_Symbols|Futures Symbols]]''' table above or in the IQFeed app.<br> | ||
=== CQG Futures Symbols === | |||
See the '''[[CQG]]''' guide to set up the data connection.<br> | |||
CQG does not provide native continuous contracts. | |||
Individual contract names consist of a '''symbol root''' (like '''EP'''), '''month code (M)''', and two-digit '''year code (YY)''' e.g., '''EPM24'''<br> | |||
See the '''[[Symbol_Guide#Month_Codes|Month Codes]]''' section for reference. | |||
To ensure correct symbol parameters, we recommend adding symbols from data source: QuoteManager → Instrument → Add Symbol → From Data Source.<br> | |||
CQG Futures can be searched by root (e.g. '''EP'''), full symbol name (e.g. '''EPM24'''), and description (e.g. '''E-MINI''').<br> | |||
You can find symbol roots in the '''[[Symbol_Guide#Futures_Symbols|Futures Symbols]]''' table above.<br> | |||
To see expired contracts in the search results, check the '''Include Expired Contracts''' box. | |||
== INDICES AND STATISTICS == | == INDICES AND STATISTICS == |