How to add new symbol

Hi,

I would like to know how to add a new symbol to the MT4. For example, if I want to add Gold Futures (ZGZ6) or Microsoft Stock (MSFT). I understand there are two type of data; EOD and real-time(may need to subscribe from eSignal or other vendors). Pls advise on how to do so in each type; ie. how to add symbol on EOD and how to add symbol on real-time.

Regards,

Ng Kim Hwee

I think you are stuck with whatever your broker offers.

If you want to see symbols that aren't there, then use a demo from another MT4 broker with a wider range of symbols.

You can get stock indices with some brokers, but I don't think you can get individual stocks like MSFT.

Hi jtest,

There's a thread in this forum (http://www.forexfactory.com/forexfor...ead.php?t=5293) where people have uploaded setup (config) files for various demo servers. They all offer real-time data on various currency pairs. Alpari is particularly useful, as it has shares, gold and FX. But you might want to check out all of them. The thread contains instructions on how to use the config files to create a demo account. The great thing is, you can access all these accounts from one version of MT4, without having to download a version from each broker.

Hope this helps
Lighty