{"id":1400,"date":"2007-11-08T10:49:08","date_gmt":"2007-11-08T10:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amibroker.org\/userkb\/2007\/11\/08\/data-resources-eod-equity\/"},"modified":"2008-03-05T12:56:20","modified_gmt":"2008-03-05T12:56:20","slug":"data-resources-eod-equity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.amibroker.org\/editable_userkb\/2007\/11\/08\/data-resources-eod-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Resources – EOD Equity"},"content":{"rendered":"

A list of unqualified data resources with a bias towards EOD equity data (mainly for the American market). Some of the sites do provide data for other financial instruments as well. <\/p>\n

This is an unofficial resource guide. For a complete list of AmiBroker supported data providers refer to: http:\/\/www.amibroker.com\/guide\/h_quotes.html<\/a><\/p>\n

The list is dynamic and subject to change without notice. It is ordered according to when the author researched the site and it is not sorted by rank or order of merit.<\/p>\n

CAUTION – MOST OF THE LINKS CONTAIN COMMERCIAL REFERENCES OR LINK TO COMMERCIAL SITES.<\/font> <\/p>\n

NOTE: THE AUTHOR HAS NO COMMERCIAL AFFILIATIONS OF ANY KIND AND RECEIVES NO GRATUITIES, OR BENEFITS, FROM ANY COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES. NOR IS HE PERSONALLY ENGAGED IN ANY COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, RELATED TO TRADING, IN ANY WAY.<\/font> THE LINKS ARE PROVIDED AS A RESOURCE AND FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THEY ARE NOT A RECOMMENDATION, ON THE PART OF THE AUTHOR, NOR DO THEY CONSTITUTE INVESTMENT ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH. <\/font><\/p>\n

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6)<\/font> <\/font>Paritech<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.paritech.com.au\/default-au.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

A Melbourne (Australian) based provider of market data utilizing Paritech’s<\/em> DataDirector<\/em> software.<\/p>\n

Which Markets does Data Director Support?<\/strong><\/p>\n

DataDirector<\/em> allows you to register for and download from one to multiple world markets: <\/p>\n

Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE)
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
National Association of Securities Dealers (NASDAQ)
American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
London Stock Exchange – Domestic
Singapore Stock Exchange (SES)
Overseas Indices, Foreign Exchange Rates and Futures<\/p>\n

Note: the bias is towards the Australian market and the Metastock format (all of the features listed may not apply to all exchanges – international customers should contact Paritech support for information on international data).<\/p>\n

What format is the downloaded data in ?<\/strong><\/p>\n

DataDirector<\/em> has a filter that enables you to format the output files (ASCII, Comma Separated Variable<\/em> (CSV), Metastock<\/em>) and to handle corporate actions (these can include splits, name changes and additions) plus Sector (GIC’s) and Favourites organization.<\/p>\n

Where is the data sourced from?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Data is sourced, where possible, directly from the relevant Stock Exchange and also Reuters<\/em>, one of the world’s leading suppliers of Real Time data feeds.<\/p>\n

What happens if I miss a days download?<\/strong><\/p>\n

DataDirector<\/em> allows you to download up to two months history data if you are unable to download for a period of time. Longer periods can be downloaded by calling our technical support staff.<\/p>\n

How can I obtain historical data for periods longer than the two months available for downloading?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical data CD’s are available for all the supported markets (free with subscription packages). <\/p>\n

The History CD for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is fully back adjusted to ensure the integrity of your database is perfect. All ASX splits, ASX name changes and ASX consolidations are completed. The ASX History is typically 14-16 years, plus many of the blue chip stocks and indices go back over 25 years. History is also available for ETO’s (Exchange Traded Options<\/em>) and Warrants<\/em>.<\/p>\n

History CD’s for the United States<\/em> (NYSE, NASDAQ, Amex), Europe<\/em> (LSE) and Singapore<\/em> (SSX) markets going back over all securities approximately 10 years.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.paritech.com.au\/AU\/products\/data\/renewal.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

Additional Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) COT (Commitment of Traders Reports<\/em>) historical databases available.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.paritech.com.au\/AU\/products\/data\/cotdata.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

b) Unlimited real time data for the Australian markets using Paritech’s Pulse<\/em> software or DDE functionality – Real Time export function – export 50 time series live fields and events out of PULSE<\/em> into your own application e.g. Excel and other compatible software.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.paritech.com.au\/support\/pulse\/features\/dde.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

c) EOD and historical EOD data for:<\/p>\n

Futures Prices – financial and commodity futures from 13 international exchanges. 
Cash Prices – major international stock indices and cash metal prices.<\/p>\n

 http:\/\/www.paritech.com.au\/AU\/products\/data\/datatools.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

d) EOD data for Foreign Exchange – 13 spot cross-rates against the U.S. Dollar.<\/p>\n

 http:\/\/www.paritech.com.au\/AU\/products\/data\/datatools.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

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5) TechnicalTrends<\/strong><\/p>\n

 http:\/\/www.technicaltrends.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian stock-market data – quality end of day and intra day data for stocks, futures & commodities traded on Indian exchanges (NSE, BSE, NCDEX and MCX). Extensive historical data is available. Intra day data (30 minute) is available for ALL stocks in the NSE.  End of day data is provided in Computrac format (now popular as Metastock format)  while intra day data is in text files easily accessed by all technical analysis software. Commodities data is provided for all contracts listed on the NCDEX & MCX.  Data is available in individual, as well as continuous contracts.<\/p>\n

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4) ViraTech<\/strong> <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.viratechindia.com\/index.html<\/a> <\/p>\n

Indian stock-market data – complete historical data and daily updates for all stocks at BSE, NSE and CSE including complete Futures & Options data plus exhaustive Commodity, Forex and World Market data . Metastock format automatically adjusted for Splits \/ Bonus \/ Rights \/ Name Changes etc. as and when they occur. <\/p>\n

Complete Historical Data would be provided for : <\/p>\n