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To get | To get consistent data in MultiCharts one should add the correct symbol into the QuoteManager base. Detailed instructions on adding symbols directly from a data source can be found [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Data_Sources_Overview#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List here] | ||
== FUTURES == | == FUTURES == | ||
Each futures market has a ticker symbol that is followed by symbols for the contract month and | Each futures market has a ticker symbol that is followed by symbols for the contract month and year. The symbol name consists of '''abbreviation''', '''month code''' and '''single/2-digit year'''. | ||
<div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Examples: '''ESZ2, EPM12, NQH2''' </div> | <div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Examples: '''ESZ2, EPM12, NQH2''' </div> | ||
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===Futures Symbols=== | ===Futures Symbols=== | ||
In the table below the correct abbreviations and formatting of | In the table below can be found the correct abbreviations and formatting of Futures Symbols. <br> | ||
'''M''' stands for the '''MonthCode'''<br> | '''M''' stands for the '''MonthCode'''<br> | ||
'''Y''' or '''YY''' stand for the '''year'''. | '''Y''' or '''YY''' stand for the '''year'''. |