MetaStock has been one of the leading programs for years.
Many of data sources provide data in the MetaStock format.
| Pro | Con |
| A ready-to-work system already in place | Real time unavailable |
| Widest coverage | Need to have the data already accumulated |
| Ability to use existing data from MetaStock database (from QCharts, Reuters, eSignal etc.) |
65000 bars per symbol limitation |
Features and limitations
Features
- Ability to convert time between Local, Exchange and GMT
- Ability to create minute bars from ticks
Limitations
- 65000 bars per symbol limitation
Setting up
- Make sure that the MetaStock Professional is installed and functioning properly.
- In QuoteManager on the Tools menu select Data Sources....
- Select MetaStock and click Settings....
- Click Browse… and indicate the path to the folder storing the data.
To create a symbol using MetaStock as the Data Source see Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol list section for more detailed information.