Historically - what year did emini S&P volume pick up?

I'm going to purchase the historical intraday database for ES to back test a system. What year do you guys suggest I go back to - what year did volume start to pick up. Started in 1998 yeah ?
Thanks guys

Chad

 

Until 2000, ES was less than 15% of total volume.

I think in 2002 ist reached about 30%.

Some time during 2003 or 2004 it suddenly jumped over.

 

local crusher thanks - so from 2003 should do it.

Chad

 

If I were you I'd include 2002.

 

Pa(b)st Prime wilco - thanks again guys.

 

I've done a lot of back testing lately. I have confidence in the most recent data. The markets are constantly evolving. Good luck!

Geoff

 

Cheers Spectre

.....'the most recent data' - how far back are you confident ?


Value your opinion,

Chad