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 ====== Data and Ticker Symbols ====== ====== Data and Ticker Symbols ======
  
-Underlying all of the tools on StockCharts.com is our extensive price database, which contains data for over 50,​000 ​different ​ticker symbols. After each trading day, over 1 million new data items are added to the database. ​It is important ​to understand ​how this data is organized ​in order to take full advantage of our website.+Underlying all of the tools on StockCharts.com is our extensive price database, which contains data for over 50,000 ticker symbols. After each trading day, over 1 million new data items are added to the database. ​This means you can access stock quotes and up-to-date information on the stock, bond, crypto, and currency markets.  
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 +Understanding ​how this data is organized ​makes navigating and taking ​full advantage of our website ​easier.
  
 ===== Markets We Cover ===== ===== Markets We Cover =====
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   * National Stock Exchange of India (India)   * National Stock Exchange of India (India)
  
-We have datasets for most ticker symbols in each of the markets ​we cover, but that doesn'​t necessarily mean we have all ticker symbols. We do not automatically provide ​data for extremely low-priced stocks since **technical analysis techniques do not work with such stocks** ​ and the charts for those stocks can be **extremely misleading**.+We have datasets for most ticker symbols in each market ​we cover, but that doesn'​t necessarily mean we have all ticker symbols. We don'​t ​automatically provide ​quotes ​for extremely low-priced stocks since **technical analysis techniques do not work with such stocks**and the charts for those stocks can be **extremely misleading**
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 +If there is a ticker symbol for a stock in a market we cover that you would like to see and we don't have that stock symbol in our database, you can request that we add that symbol by using [[https://​stockcharts.com/​support/​symbolrequest.html|our Symbol Request Form]]. 
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 +=== Other Financial Data === 
 +In addition to securities data from the markets listed above, StockCharts offers data for a wide range of indexes, market breadth indicators, economic indicators, cryptocurrencies,​ currencies, commodities,​ and futures. Details of those offerings can be found in our [[https://​stockcharts.knack.com/​symbolcatalog|Index Catalog]]. 
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 +If you'd like to chart your own data, our User-Defined Index feature allows you to create and chart your own symbols
  
-If there is a ticker symbol for a stock in a market we cover that you would like to see and we do not have that symbol in our database, you can request that we add that symbol by using [[https://​stockcharts.com/​support/​symbolrequest.html|our Symbol Request Form]].+**Learn More:​** ​[[:data:​how_do_i_access_and_use_the_index_catalog|Index Catalog]] | [[:​data:​user-defined_indexes|User-Defined Indexes]]
  
 ===== Real-Time Data ===== ===== Real-Time Data =====
  
-We offer real-time data from two different sources: exchange real-time data for NYSE/​Nasdaq/​TSX/​LSE/NSE and BATS real-time data for NYSE/​Nasdaq.+We offer real-time data from two different sources: exchange real-time data for NYSE/​Nasdaq/​TSX/​LSE and BATS real-time data for NYSE/​Nasdaq.
  
 Exchange real-time data comes directly from the appropriate exchange. We consider data quotes from those exchanges to be the "​official"​ quotes for each security, and they should be extremely close to real-time values found on other sources. In addition, exchange real-time data contains accurate volume data. We highlight exchange real-time data bars in green. Exchange real-time data comes directly from the appropriate exchange. We consider data quotes from those exchanges to be the "​official"​ quotes for each security, and they should be extremely close to real-time values found on other sources. In addition, exchange real-time data contains accurate volume data. We highlight exchange real-time data bars in green.
  
-We currently offer exchange real-time data for the NYSE, Nasdaq, TSX, LSE and NSE exchanges. There is an additional charge from the exchanges for their real-time data.+We currently offer exchange real-time data for the NYSE, Nasdaq, TSX, and LSE exchanges. There is an additional charge from the exchanges for their real-time data.
  
 BATS real-time data is provided by [[https://​batstrading.com|the BATS exchange]] for no additional charge. BATS data is only available for US stocks. For liquid stocks, BATS data is very similar to NYSE/Nasdaq data. For thinly-traded stocks, BATS data can differ significantly. BATS data quotes do not contain useful volume information,​ so we do not display volume on BATS charts. We highlight BATS real-time data bars in yellow. [[:​data:​bats_real-time_data|Click here]] for more information about the BATS real-time data available on our site. BATS real-time data is provided by [[https://​batstrading.com|the BATS exchange]] for no additional charge. BATS data is only available for US stocks. For liquid stocks, BATS data is very similar to NYSE/Nasdaq data. For thinly-traded stocks, BATS data can differ significantly. BATS data quotes do not contain useful volume information,​ so we do not display volume on BATS charts. We highlight BATS real-time data bars in yellow. [[:​data:​bats_real-time_data|Click here]] for more information about the BATS real-time data available on our site.
  
 +===== Extended Hours Data =====
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 +For many US symbols, we offer extended hours trading data. For US markets, after-hours trading data covers the 4 hours after market close (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern time); and pre-market data covers the 5.5 hours prior to the market opening for the day (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM Eastern time). ​
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 +Pre-market and after-hours price quotes are available on the [[:​reports:​symbol-summary|Symbol Summary]] page during pre- and post-market trading sessions.
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 +In addition, extended hours data can be charted on both SharpCharts and StockChartsACP charts. Check the Extended Hours checkbox in the [[:​sharpcharts#​chart_attributes|Chart Attributes section of the SharpCharts Workbench]],​ or on the [[:​acp:​editing#​chart_attributes|Chart Settings panel in StockChartsACP]]. When this box is checked, extended hours bars will be added to your intraday chart in color-coded sections (purple for after-hours,​ blue for pre-market) if extended hours data is available for that symbol. ​
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 +Note that securities are generally more thinly-traded during pre-market and after-hours sessions than during regular market hours. Extended hours price bars will only be shown if there has been trading activity during the timeframe of that bar. Volume data and volume-based indicators are not available for any extended hours bars.
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 +Historical pre-market and after-hours data is available going back approximately three trading days. 
 ===== Data Bar Periods ===== ===== Data Bar Periods =====
  
-For each ticker symbol in our database, we have daily, weekly and monthly data bars. For the stocks that we track, we also have intraday data bars available in 1-, 2-, 3-, 5-, 10-, 15-, 30-, 60- and 120-minute durations.+For each ticker symbol in our database, we have daily, weeklyand monthly data bars. For the stocks that we track, we also have intraday data bars available in 1-, 2-, 3-, 5-, 10-, 15-, 30-, 60-and 120-minute durations, as well as increments that divide the day's trading into equal size bars: 39-minute (10 bars per day), 65-minute (6 bars per day), 78-minute (5 bars per day), 130-minute (3 bars per day), and 195-minute (2 bars per day).
  
 Subscribers can create charts using any of the time periods listed above. Non-members can only chart daily and weekly bars. Subscribers can create charts using any of the time periods listed above. Non-members can only chart daily and weekly bars.
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 **Note:** For intraday bars, the first bar of the day may be shorter than the others. For example, since the US and Canada markets open at 9:30 AM, the first hourly bar of the day actually only covers 30 minutes, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Subsequent bars cover entire hours. **Note:** For intraday bars, the first bar of the day may be shorter than the others. For example, since the US and Canada markets open at 9:30 AM, the first hourly bar of the day actually only covers 30 minutes, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Subsequent bars cover entire hours.
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 +**Note:** The bars that divide the trading day into an equal number of bars per day (e.g. two 195-min bars per day) are designed to be used with securities that trade during regular stock market hours. These bars may not work properly with securities that use different trading hours, such as bonds or cryptocurrencies.
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 ===== Adjusted vs. Non-Adjusted Data ===== ===== Adjusted vs. Non-Adjusted Data =====
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 Our database has: Our database has:
-  * 1-, 2-, 3-, 5- and 15-minute bars going back 20 days. +  * 1-, 2-, 3-, 5-15-, 39-, 65-, 78-, 130-, and 195-minute bars going back 20 days. 
   * 10- and 30-minute bars going back 40 days.    * 10- and 30-minute bars going back 40 days. 
   * 60-minute bars going back to 2004.   * 60-minute bars going back to 2004.
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   * TSX-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.TO"​   * TSX-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.TO"​
   * TSX Venture-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.V"​   * TSX Venture-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.V"​
 +  * CSE-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.CA"​
 +  * NEO-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.NE"​
   * London-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.L"​   * London-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.L"​
   * Indian-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.IN"​   * Indian-listed stocks have symbols that end with "​.IN"​
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 On a SharpChart, the "​Price"​ indicator can be used to add a Difference Symbol to an existing chart. On a SharpChart, the "​Price"​ indicator can be used to add a Difference Symbol to an existing chart.
  
-**Calculation:​**  ​\\ The OpenHigh, Low, Close and Volume values for the second symbol ​are subtracted from the corresponding values ​of the first symbol.+**Calculation:​**  ​ 
 +  - Open = Open of the first symbol - Close of the second symbol 
 +  - High = High of the first symbol - Close of the second symbol 
 +  - Low = Low of the first symbol - Close of the second symbol 
 +  - Close = Close of the first symbol ​- Close of the second symbol 
  
 ===== Pseudo-Symbols ===== ===== Pseudo-Symbols =====
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   * **$INDUSTRY** - this index equals the industry index for the industry that the main ticker symbol belongs to.   * **$INDUSTRY** - this index equals the industry index for the industry that the main ticker symbol belongs to.
  
-So, for example, you could use these symbols to create a ChartStyle with a "​Price"​ Indicator of "​$SYMBOL:​SECTOR"​ - then, regardless of the ticker symbol you apply the style to, we would then plot a sector-based relative strength line on the chart. These pseudo-symbols are available for use with US symbols that have a sector and industry assigned to them.+So, for example, you could use these symbols to create a ChartStyle with a "​Price"​ Indicator of "​$SYMBOL:​$SECTOR"​ - then, regardless of the ticker symbol you apply the style to, we would then plot a sector-based relative strength line on the chart. These pseudo-symbols are available for use with US symbols that have a sector and industry assigned to them.
  
 We also have several "​theoretical"​ pattern symbols that contain "​perfect"​ versions of different price patterns for use in studying the behavior of technical indicators when such patterns appear on a chart. All such symbols have "​$TH"​ at their start, as seen below: We also have several "​theoretical"​ pattern symbols that contain "​perfect"​ versions of different price patterns for use in studying the behavior of technical indicators when such patterns appear on a chart. All such symbols have "​$TH"​ at their start, as seen below:
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 ==== Articles ==== ==== Articles ====
  
-  * [[:​data:​how_do_i_download_data_to_excel|How do I download data to Excel?]] +  * [[:​data:​how_do_i_download_data_to_excel]] 
-  * [[:​data:​how_do_i_access_and_use_the_index_catalog?]] +  * [[:​data:​how_do_i_access_and_use_the_index_catalog]]
-  * [[:​data:​historical_sector_data|StockCharts Historical Sector Data]] - learn how StockCharts provides historical data for analysis of the Real Estate and Communication Services sectors. +
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-===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== +
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-**Q: Do you offer pre-market or after hours data?​** ​ \\ A: We do not have access to such data at this time. +
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-**Q: What time do the NSE charts update in real time? **  \\ A: The NSE starts trading at 9:15 AM and closes at 4:00 PM local time. That would be 11:45 PM and 6:30 AM Eastern Time, respectively.+
  
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