Data Feeds
MetaStock uses data feeds provided by Thomson Reuters LLC. The end-of-day software uses Reuters DataLink. Reuters DataLink provides data from all of the world’s major markets including North America, Europe, and Asia. Users can access an unlimited number of instruments for charts, system testing, and explorations. Historical data coverage begins in 1980 for North American equities, indices, and mutual funds and as far back as 1973 for some futures. International data goes back at least five years.
MetaStock Pro and MetaStock ProFX use Thomson Reuter’s BDN (Bridge Data Network) data feed. BDN data is broken into three regional packages: North/South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia/Pacific. All regions come with FOREX data. BDN brings both end-of-day and real-time market data to MetaStock Pro and ProFX users. Historical data included with BDN goes back as far as 25 years. A real time news feed is included with subscriptions. News comes from Reuters, Dow Jones, Factiva and hundreds of other sources.
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