As a newbie, I started out roaming around sites like bigcharts.com and yahoo finance before going with NinjaTrader. Now I've been exploring TOS thinkDesktop (which owns NinjaTrader with the exception of a small handful of features), and want to see what the other high-quality charting services are. Where, in your opinion, are the best charts? I don't mind learning a new system. Thanks, Greg
not sure what you are asking --- A chart has nothing to do with a system. --- realtime, historical, both? --- do you trade futures, stocks, options or forex? --- do you trade off 1-5 minute bars, hourly, daily or what? If you are looking for charting: 1) try the one that (may) come with your broker (interface). You often get free realtime charts or quotes that way. 2) freebies include freecharts.com, tfc-charts.com, barchart.com (although they have a premium service). You usually have to pay for realtime charts. I am sure others have things to say.
You're right I should have specified. I'm a swing trader of stocks and options, usually with a holding period of 2-12 days. However, I look to be trading intraday futures at a later date. What I'm looking for is generally: Plenty and workable provided indicators, as well as a programming option Customizable chart layouts including simple colors, time frames, etc. Preferably a built-in order system to the chart. Capabilities for any instrument - stocks, options, commodities, futures, forex even. As I said, TOS is very good. I'm even looking for a service that overlays EPS and earnings growth, but I think I'm going to get that from a stock research site. Anyway, the purpose of this question is to get insight to any other chart providers out there, such as possibly if IB provides charts, mldirect, just a couple names of providers that would meet, complement, or exceed the features I have already seen from NinjaTrader and TOS. I don't mind paying, but a free trial is always handy. I appreciate anyone's input here. Thanks, Greg