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New symbols can be added in '''QuoteManager -> Instrument -> Add Symbol -> From Data Source'''
# In the '''Insert Symbols''' menu select the tab depending on the category you need to add (Stock, Future, Forex, etc.)
# Enter the symbol name or symbol root in the '''Symbol''' field and press Lookup
Below find some tips that'll help you add specific types of instruments.
== How to add a continuous futures contract? ==
For most of the data sources, continuous symbol names start with '''@''': @ES, @SP<br>
For info on each data vendor's symbols, check the [[Symbol Guide]] page.<br>
To check whether your data source provides continuous contracts, see the [[Which Data Sources Support Expired and Continuous Futures Contracts]] page.<br>
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': To trade continuous futures, one should [[How_to_Set_Up_Symbol_Mapping|map]] them to front-month contacts.</div>
== How to add a front-month futures contract? ==
Futures symbol name usually consist of the
* '''root name''' (ES, SP)
* '''month letter''' (H - March, M - June, U - September, Z - December)
* and the '''year number''': ESH2 (March, 2022), SPZ22 (December, 2022)
For info on each data vendor's symbols, check the [[Symbol Guide]] page.
# In the '''Insert Symbols''' menu select the tab depending on the category you need to add (Stock, Future, Forex, etc.)
# Enter the symbol name or symbol root in the '''Symbol''' field and press Lookup
Below find some tips that'll help you add specific types of instruments.
== How to add a continuous futures contract? ==
For most of the data sources, continuous symbol names start with '''@''': @ES, @SP<br>
For info on each data vendor's symbols, check the [[Symbol Guide]] page.<br>
To check whether your data source provides continuous contracts, see the [[Which Data Sources Support Expired and Continuous Futures Contracts]] page.<br>
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': To trade continuous futures, one should [[How_to_Set_Up_Symbol_Mapping|map]] them to front-month contacts.</div>
== How to add a front-month futures contract? ==
Futures symbol name usually consist of the
* '''root name''' (ES, SP)
* '''month letter''' (H - March, M - June, U - September, Z - December)
* and the '''year number''': ESH2 (March, 2022), SPZ22 (December, 2022)
For info on each data vendor's symbols, check the [[Symbol Guide]] page.