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Thanks Dan and Jim for your responses. I just figured it was
strange/a shame that I couldn't tap directly into Schwab from
Amibroker since the feed was "there" and QT seems to be the only 3rd
party application taking advantage of it. I'll probably try out
IQFeed or eSignal for AB RT data.
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "danielwardadams"
<danielwardadams@xxx> wrote:
>
> I have IB as my secondary backup broker to Schwab StreetSmart Pro as
> my main trading platform.
>
> I agree AB can't get data off Schwab unless you first go through the
> Quotetracker "interface". I have done this in the past but now
> usually just look at "real-time" in QT or in Schwab. I don't use IB
> for real-time because I think it sucks. The limit to 100 symbols, the
> lousy times required to get historical intraday data, and since I
> don't feel it is "stable or reliable" are are all showstopppers in my
> mind. If IB ever gets away from using Java, creates a "real" platform
> with native code generated by some reasonable programming language,
> and stops having artificial restrictions (like the numbers of
> symbols), I would seriously consider them for use them as my
> "primary" platform.
>
> To feed QT, I currently use MarketFeed for the streaming tick data,
> the historical backfill, and the price. I have used several other
> real-time sources in the past (IQFeed, eSignal, etc) which I liked
> but since I do the majority of my AB analysis using QuotesPlus EOD
> data, the MarketFeed solution (with Schwab for trading) is just fine
> for my uses.
>
> Finally, and naturally, I can't say it never happens, but I've never
> had Schwab real-time "buckle" when I've been using it.
>
> Just goes to show when you ask a question you can often get
> diametrically opposed opinions :o}.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jim_trades_stocks" <jnk1997@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I have Schwab Street Smart Pro as my secondary backup broker to IB
> > (Interactive Brokers).
> >
> > No, AB cannot get data off Schwab, nor would you want to. In high
> > volume periods, Schwab buckles and drops to it's knees with
> frequent
> > disconnects.
> >
> > They are OK for research but as a main trading platform, IB is much
> > more stable and reliable.
> >
> > I deviated a little from your little off topic, but my two cents on
> > Schwab.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "kurasake" <kurasake@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi.
> > >
> > > Thank you for your response.
> > >
> > > I've noticed the QT plugin but I take it then that there's no
> direct
> > > way of tapping into the Schwab RT data (ie without using QT as an
> > > intermediary)? Or has someone developed a Schwab plugin already?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Rakesh Sahgal" <rakeshsahgal@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Use the Medved QuoteTracker plug-in provided with AB to get the
> > data
> > > from
> > > > QT.
> > > >
> > > > R
> > > >
> > > > On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 5:33 AM, kurasake <kurasake@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi.
> > > > >
> > > > > I did a quick search and didn't see this covered anywhere and
> > hope
> > > > > that it hasn't been discussed before.
> > > > >
> > > > > Medved QuoteTracker is able to get "real time" data from
> Schwab
> > (for
> > > > > Schwab customers). Is there any way for AmiBroker Pro to tap
> > into
> > > > > this same feed?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks.
> > > > >
> > > > >
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