Hello Dingo, I don't have anything against it.
AB is my preferred trading software and AQ is my preferred downloader for getting Yahoo data or similar into AB. The reason I prefer AQ to do that is it is a one touch import. I prefer that to having to download/import via ASCII or MS format. I am an even bigger fan now that AQ takes some of the funamentals as well. Alan (a new user to Ami) asked about the pros and cons of QP versus Yahoo. As I new a little about it and needed to learn it better for myself I have been doing some homework and putting up the pros and cons on the site to maybe save anyone who is interested some time. I question the ins and outs of all the tools that I use. That's my essential nature. I posted the competitors to AQ as I don't believe in imposing my biases on others and also users can see that AQ is relatively good value and offers multiproviders cf one provider downloads offered by the others. I also think that the forums shouldn't just be a shrine to AB. It is good to have healthy and open debate and to hear contrary views. I openly critique AB/AQ because I want to canvass for the best ideas and spur Tomazs on to write them into the program. I do use Yahoo data myself for certain tasks and intend to register AQ for the downloads. I am not questioning the accuracy of AQ, I am querying whether inexperienced users could create holes in their data by mistake and then blame AQ for doing it. I was just going to post a follow up to my previous comments that includes a file showing that holes in data can be created by manually downloading. It is just a warning to new users to be careful. Brian. P.S I am very respectful of Tomaz'z personal efforts to help users and I can see how busy he is. I am very busy myself but as I benefit from the forums I occasionally do my bit to help new users as far as I can, with my limited computer and AB experience. I can't do it very often but I feel I should at least put in what I take out. If questions are answered in the forums it is one less for Tomazs or support to have to deal with. I am still on my AB/AQ training wheels so when I do put my best understanding out there I benefit when others come in and correct my errors or top-up my ideas, in fact I am always hopeful that they will. --- In [email protected], "dingo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What do you have against Amiquote? > > I can't see any reason not to use it. I noticed that you questioned its > accuracy which mystifies me. > > d > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [email protected] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of brian.z123 > > Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 4:25 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [amibroker] Re: EOD data > > > > Here is the address of some sites that provide Yahoo > > downloaders, or access, in competition to AmiQuote. > > Prices range from free to USD$100+. > > There are more available under yahoo+data+downloader searches. > > > > I have used DataBull in the past. > > From memory my only major complaint was that it only > > downloaded daily data and at the time the software I was > > using didn't have time compression. > > > > They are limited to the single provider (Yahoo) and require > > import to AB via via Metastock or ASCII. > > > > http://justdata.com.au/Products/BodhiFreeway/ > > http://www.1free-historical-stock-quotes-downloader.com/ > > http://www.databull.com/ > > http://www.gummy-stuff.org/Yahoo-data.htm > > http://hquotes.com/ > > http://www.semajsoftware.com/prod01.htm > > http://www.it-careernet.com/itc/analyser/xlsdownloaderyahoo.htm > > > > Here is the spiel from JustData extolling the virtues and > > vices of Yahoo data: > > > > Enhanced data (subscription) is excellent for investors who > > require a consistently high standard in their data. > > who do not have the time to do 'house keeping' on their data. > > who want years of clean historical data. > > seeking reliable supported data at the best price. > > > > > > Yahoo data is excellent for: > > Weekend investors updating their portfolios or analysis software. > > New investors learning the basics of analysis. > > Seasoned investors thinking of trying a new market but not quite > > ready to trade. > > Investors wanting snapshots of the market any time thoughout the day > > (delayed data). > > > > > > Brian. > > > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "matrix10014" <allansn@> wrote: > > > > > > Hi all, > > > Just setting up Ami,for the first time and was wondering if there > > were > > > any strong feelings regarding yahoo EOD vs Quotes plus?? > > > > > > Any major benefits or drawbacks?? > > > > > > Any insight appreciated > > > > > > Allan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. > > > > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to > > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com > > > > For other support material please check also: > > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > > > > > Yahoo! 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