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I use both DialData and Compuserve. Compuserve is expensive - but it does
have some advantages (like an historical database for mutual funds that's
adjusted for distributions - and clean continuous futures contracts
histories). Haven't had hardly any problems with DialData - and it's
cheap (I know that people complain about it - but in the databases I use -
mutual funds and general market indicators/indices - I rarely have a
problem - and - when there is a problem - it's obvious - like a misplaced
decimal point).
You didn't mention what kind of data you want - or how you plan to use
it. The best data vendor for you might be different than the best data
vendor for me.
FWIW - I generally download at about 6am EST - so I don't know when the
databases are updated. And I use the Downloader from Equis - which
downloads from both services in Metastock format. I'm sure my setup is
out-of-date - but if it ain't broke.... Robyn
Andrew wrote:
> I am trying to determine which data vendors is the best for End of Day
> Data. I was hoping that I could get some feedback from members on the
> list on their thoughts and experiences.
>
> I am concerned with the following:
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> - Data formats supported
> - Availability of updates (ie: how early can you get data each day)
> - Cleanliness of data and correction facilities
> - Ease of use
> - Quality of technical support
> - Market coverage (ie: how many exchanges and markets are available)
> - Historical data availability
> - Cost
>
> I have contacted the following companies for information:
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> - Technical Tools
> - BMI
> - Pinnacle
> - Tick Data
>
> Are there any companies which I have omitted? If so please let me
> know. If you could direct your feedback to me, I would be most
> appreciative. Thank you in advance.
>
> Andrew
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