MetaStock

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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

  1. Make sure that the MetaStock Professional is installed and functioning properly.
  2. In QuoteManager on the Tools menu select Data Sources....
  3. Select MetaStock and click Settings....
  4. 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.