What is Sierra Chart?
Sierra Chart is a professional desktop trading and charting platform designed for the financial markets. It provides comprehensive support for live and simulated trading, including both manual and automated trading capabilities. The platform offers real-time and historical charting with powerful technical analysis tools, catering to various markets such as stocks, futures, indexes, currencies/forex, and options.
The platform features high-quality direct real-time exchange market data feeds for major exchanges like CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, EUREX, and others, with additional costs for real-time data. It includes delayed exchange data, real-time forex/CFD, cryptocurrency data, and historical data at no extra cost. Sierra Chart emphasizes stability, efficiency, and ease-of-use, with an uncomplicated interface that supports advanced applications. It uses 100% native C++ code for high performance and reliability, and supports custom studies, indicators, and trading systems through its Advanced Custom Study Interface or built-in spreadsheets.
Features
- Real-Time Data Feeds: Direct connectivity to major exchanges like CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, and EUREX for live market data
- Automated Trading: Support for both manual and automated trading with integrated tools
- Custom Studies: Ability to create custom indicators and trading systems using Advanced Custom Study Interface or spreadsheets
- Historical Data: Comprehensive historical daily and intraday data for stocks, forex, futures, and indexes
- High Performance: Built with 100% native C++ code for speed and reliability
Use Cases
- Technical analysis and charting for stock market trading
- Automated trading system development and backtesting
- Real-time market monitoring for futures and forex
- Historical data analysis for investment research
- Simulated trading practice for risk-free learning
FAQs
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What markets does Sierra Chart support?
Sierra Chart supports stocks, futures, indexes, currencies/forex, and options markets. -
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Sierra Chart offers a free trial for users to evaluate the platform. -
What data feeds are included at no additional cost?
Delayed exchange data, real-time forex/CFD, cryptocurrency data, and historical data are included at no extra cost. -
Can I create custom trading indicators?
Yes, you can create custom studies, indicators, and trading systems using the Advanced Custom Study Interface or built-in spreadsheets. -
What programming language is Sierra Chart built with?
Sierra Chart is built with 100% native C++ code for high performance and reliability.
