| Source | Format | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Built-in (Ticker history) | Free, easy | Unreliable, often breaks, no streaming | | Google Finance | Plugin required | Good for EOD | Discontinued for new API calls | | Alpha Vantage | Plugin via PowerShell/Python | Free API key | Slow, limited calls/min | | FRED (Economic data) | CSV Import | Free macro data | Not for stock charts |
If you just want to test AmiBroker today with any data:
AmiBroker does not come with built-in data. You must connect it to a separate data vendor. data feed for amibroker
If you encounter issues with your data feed, try:
Can the feed automatically fill in missing data if your internet cuts out? | Source | Format | Pros | Cons
Does the provider handle stock splits and dividends automatically?
When selecting a data feed for Amibroker, consider the following factors: Does the provider handle stock splits and dividends
Yahoo Finance (via AmiQuote), Norgate Data, and Premium Data. Intraday Historical Data
For day traders, low-latency (Real-Time) data is non-negotiable.