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Post From: Can I paper trade with a live feed without paying $100's ???

[2023-04-26 16:18:20]
John - SC Support - Posts: 31293
We assume you are referring to the S&P500 Index from the CME Group (i.e. ES and MES symbols).

The issue with the CME group is that they require that you have a live, funded, futures trading account in order to qualify for the non-professional exchange fees. The other option is to pay the Professional prices, which are very high. Refer to the information here:
Real-Time Exchange Data Feeds Available From Sierra Chart: Understanding and Accessing Data From the CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX Exchanges

This is another reason we created our Delayed Streaming data, so you do not need to go through this. Just use the delayed data until you are ready to start trading live.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing