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Date/Time: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:53:56 +0000
Some questions about Volume, FXCM Data Feed etc
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| [2026-02-20 15:48:20] |
| User34124 - Posts: 283 |
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https://www.fxcm.com/uk/help/indices-nas100/ Please check my assumption that the above symbol is using time and sales when I load the "volume" study? Then please inform me, should I use a CME futures symbol, that is also using the same data, albeit 10mins delayed, until I upgrade my account to connect to CME itself? |
| [2026-02-20 16:11:45] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 44727 |
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Please check my assumption that the above symbol is using time and sales when I load the "volume" study?
When you load the "Volume" study, the system is getting the information from the stored trades for that symbol. The Time and Sales are the transient information for each trade that occurs - this data is not used directly for anything within the system itself. should I use a CME futures symbol, that is also using the same data, albeit 10mins delayed, until I upgrade my account to connect to CME itself?
We can not answer this question, it depends on what you are wanting to do and what information you are needing. For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2026-02-20 16:49:32] |
| User34124 - Posts: 283 |
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Thanks John. So a simple comparison NAS100 vs NQH26-CME Both show similar volume histograms. NAS100 is just FXCM's derivative of NQ. This obviously throws up a large amount a concern for the validity of the volume data. Can you please shed some light on this, i.e. is NAS100 obtaining real volume info via the broker feed? I try to open the .scid files but it crashes my system |
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