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Date/Time: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:26:29 +0000



sierra chart is really slow today

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[2026-01-15 16:42:30]
User423973 - Posts: 5
its only showing downloading data but takes a lot of time really to download it has haoppned for the first time
[2026-01-15 17:39:53]
John - SC Support - Posts: 44013
If it is showing "Downloading Data", then the system is downloading the data. This can take some time if it is the first time data is being downloaded for a symbol. It also depends on how much data is being requested and how highly traded the symbol is (more trading means more data).
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2026-01-15 19:20:40]
Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 22385
Refer to:
Historical Intraday Data (Missing Data / Download Errors / Viewing More Data): Improving Historical Intraday Data Downloading Performance
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation

For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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