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  • #1
  • First Post: Mar 14, 2004 4:43pm Mar 14, 2004 4:43pm
I have long been looking for a decent charting in the means of flexibility, quick loading and a quite set of indicators.
Just found one at http://www.futuresource.com/
you just register for the Premium chart package and that's all. Later time just input ou email as login and go select one suits you.
The only trouble thing is that this is not real time, so everytime you must refresh browser (and close some pop-ups) to update newest (delayed) information.
But for me it's enough for I am just working on 1h + time frame.

Anyone has better?

NoLimit
  • #2
  • Mar 14, 2004 4:45pm Mar 14, 2004 4:45pm
There are Oanda FXGame, and CMS-forex, where you can have unlimited free demo account with realtime charts. You can create your own setting and memorized your settings everytime you log in, very stable and flexible.

Cheers

vjr28
  • #3
  • Mar 14, 2004 4:47pm Mar 14, 2004 4:47pm
thanks vjr28,
OANDA is a bit odd but CMS one is marvelous!
  • #4
  • Mar 14, 2004 4:49pm Mar 14, 2004 4:49pm
I don't think oanda is odd.
Perhaps you should try to detach the charts on Oanda's platform, so you will have independent windows for each charts.

You also can detach the dealing rates window to be one colorfull window.

cheers...

vjr
  • #5
  • Mar 14, 2004 4:50pm Mar 14, 2004 4:50pm
Thanks I will look into that!
  • #6
  • Mar 15, 2004 3:33pm Mar 15, 2004 3:33pm
The best free charts by far (in my opinion) are the MetaTrader charts found at www.metaquotes.net.
Pipster
  • #7
  • Mar 15, 2004 4:12pm Mar 15, 2004 4:12pm
we have a few free charting softwares listed on our Forex Charts page...

http://www.forexfactory.com/index.php?page=forex_charts

i will add the metaquotes charts mentioned by pipster. thanks!
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  • #8
  • Mar 15, 2004 7:02pm Mar 15, 2004 7:02pm
Greeting all , I've been using the cms forex demo platform and I must say between oanda and cms I like cms because of the indicators and charts. A very good platform in my opinion to hone your forex trading skills.
Success To Your Trading
  • #9
  • Mar 16, 2004 11:26am Mar 16, 2004 11:26am
I agree with Pipster about the MetaTrader charts. It's the best one for me (IMHO) so far. I performed several backtests using the charts since the data goes back a few years.(depeneding on time frame)
  • #10
  • Mar 16, 2004 3:08pm Mar 16, 2004 3:08pm
Quoting vjrad
I agree with Pipster about the MetaTrader charts. It's the best one for me (IMHO) so far. I performed several backtests using the charts since the data goes back a few years.(depeneding on time frame)
vjrad, i have heard alot about MetaTrader. i am currently using Tradestation to do backtesting, and i am wondering which is better. have you used tradestation? and if so what do you think of it compared to metatrader?
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  • #11
  • Mar 17, 2004 8:20am Mar 17, 2004 8:20am
Quick question for those of you that used MetaTrade, it says the software gives you a demo for a period of 30 days.

So would you need to re apply when it expires?

thanks.
  • #12
  • Mar 17, 2004 10:40am Mar 17, 2004 10:40am
Quoting doragio
Quick question for those of you that used MetaTrade, it says the software gives you a demo for a period of 30 days.

So would you need to re apply when it expires?

thanks.
Hi, there are a few other companies who are using the same software as Metatrader, namely Windsor Brokers http://www.windsorbrokers.biz/ and Interbank http://www.interbankfx.com.

I have been working with this software for almost two years, and am happy with it - it is easy to use, up to date and the best of all - it is free to use.

Your registration is valid for 30 days. At the end of each 30 day period you will have to register again. Click on File / Open an account. Complete your details and tick "I accept to subscribe to your news letters". Click on Register.

You will be notified immediately that your application has been accepted.

Dinamix
  • #13
  • Mar 17, 2004 5:26pm Mar 17, 2004 5:26pm
Quoting Dinamix
Hi, there are a few other companies who are using the same software as Metatrader, namely Windsor Brokers http://www.windsorbrokers.biz/ and Interbank http://www.interbankfx.com.

I have been working with this software for almost two years, and am happy with it - it is easy to use, up to date and the best of all - it is free to use.

Your registration is valid for 30 days. At the end of each 30 day period you will have to register again. Click on File / Open an account. Complete your details and tick "I accept to subscribe to your news letters". Click on Register.

You will be notified immediately that your application has been accepted.

Dinamix
Dinamix, are you pretty good at programming with MetaTrader? If so, how long did it take you to become fluent in the programming language?
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  • #14
  • Mar 22, 2004 8:06am Mar 22, 2004 8:06am
Quoting merlin
vjrad, i have heard alot about MetaTrader. i am currently using Tradestation to do backtesting, and i am wondering which is better. have you used tradestation? and if so what do you think of it compared to metatrader?

Merlin,
the forum seemed to have sunk deep in my favorites list and it's just now that I got to see it again. I'm happy to be back though. Lots of new information. About your question, I'm sorry but I can't compare since I haven't tried Tradestation but I do have heard a great deal about it. Most people say it's really good. For me, MetaTrader does the trick. And for the price? I think there's NO comparison between the two.

vjrad
  • #15
  • Mar 22, 2004 3:54pm Mar 22, 2004 3:54pm
Quoting vjrad
Merlin,
the forum seemed to have sunk deep in my favorites list and it's just now that I got to see it again. I'm happy to be back though. Lots of new information. About your question, I'm sorry but I can't compare since I haven't tried Tradestation but I do have heard a great deal about it. Most people say it's really good. For me, MetaTrader does the trick. And for the price? I think there's NO comparison between the two.

vjrad
have you heard of any other backtesting platforms, other than metatrader and tradestation? i am getting pretty fluent in trade station and im ready to try out some other platforms for comparison. metatrader is next on my list...hopefully i can get a good feel for the pros/cons between metatrader and tradestation so i can let others know. it seems everyone has only used one or the other so it is hard to find a comparison!
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  • #16
  • Mar 25, 2004 11:58am Mar 25, 2004 11:58am
Quoting merlin
have you heard of any other backtesting platforms, other than metatrader and tradestation? i am getting pretty fluent in trade station and im ready to try out some other platforms for comparison. metatrader is next on my list...hopefully i can get a good feel for the pros/cons between metatrader and tradestation so i can let others know. it seems everyone has only used one or the other so it is hard to find a comparison!
Hi Merlin,
I'm sorry but I can't be of anymore help. I'm also one of the people who only use Metatrader so I can't help in comparing the two. I did try some other charting software before, I can't even remember their names. But I got stucked with Metatrader since, as I said, it does the trick for me really clearly. I hope other members can help with regards to comparison between Metatrader and Tradestation.
  • #17
  • Mar 27, 2004 2:14am Mar 27, 2004 2:14am
I know the quesiton was regarding favorite charting sioftware. But my LEAST
favorite is the netdania charts. You can only have one chart!!! Another minor complaint is how they handle closing bars on dailies (not 12am but 5pm), but maybe that's because I am used to fxtrek ][, since rollover is 5pm.

While I'm in a "complaintty" mood tonight... I do like CMS charts very much. But I have been having a lot of trouble with the demo spontaneously crashing and some information disappearing from my charts. Just a minor annoyance. Sometimes the demo server will go down to... and if you are using the demo charts to trade live.. then that is annoying (i.e. trading on fxcm live but use cms charts).

I used fxtrek][ a lot before, but I like having 15min and 30min time frames, and they dont have em.

Maybe it's time to try metatrader or pay for a reliable charting package ;/.
  • #18
  • Mar 31, 2004 4:47am Mar 31, 2004 4:47am
Quoting snprr
I know the quesiton was regarding favorite charting sioftware. But my LEAST
favorite is the netdania charts. You can only have one chart!!! Another minor complaint is how they handle closing bars on dailies (not 12am but 5pm), but maybe that's because I am used to fxtrek ][, since rollover is 5pm.

While I'm in a "complaintty" mood tonight... I do like CMS charts very much. But I have been having a lot of trouble with the demo spontaneously crashing and some information disappearing from my charts. Just a minor annoyance. Sometimes the demo server will go down to... and if you are using the demo charts to trade live.. then that is annoying (i.e. trading on fxcm live but use cms charts).

I used fxtrek][ a lot before, but I like having 15min and 30min time frames, and they dont have em.

Maybe it's time to try metatrader or pay for a reliable charting package ;/.
if you want to get serious about your charting, get trade station. it is $200 per month, but well worth it. the program is so in depth and lets you do really whatever you want. you can create your own indicators even. be warned there is a steep learning curve with this program (as with anything worthwhile).

http://www.tradestation.com
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  • #19
  • May 9, 2004 12:20pm May 9, 2004 12:20pm
WHY Forex charts don't use VOLUME ???? Is any particular reason we can't see the volume traded?
  • #20
  • May 9, 2004 8:09pm May 9, 2004 8:09pm
there is no volume in forex because it is decentralized. noone knows the volume at any given time, the best way to estimate the volume is to look at the EURO futures contract volume. futures contracts do show volume because they go through a centralized exchanged (ie CME, CBOT)
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