I have been using QuoteTracker (1 min updates with some 75 symbols) and have
never seen any delays or problems. I also have not run any explorations nor
scans but just have looked at charts over bunches of symbols. However, I
abhor the fact that QT, being fed from my free Fidelity.com data stream,
cannot back fill if it misses even a short time much less a day or more
(power outages, etc). And I have had a bunch of those recently rendering any
signals based on say 5 or 10 days lookback to be worthless. Hence, my
search for something with backfill capabilities.
I have been considering subscribing to qpFeed, a somewhat new service from
QuotesPlus, and then I have seen these numerous messages about slow delivery
of 1 minute data from IQFeed but several msgs mentioned qpFeed.
So, hence the subject line....what is the best VALUE for the fastest, most
reliable intraday, 1 minute (I don't care about tick data and could probably
get by with 5 minute data) data feed. I would like to have a universe of
ETFs (maybe 100 to 125 symbols) and would like to scan for setups and
buy/sell signals on 15 minute charts, maybe even 30 minute charts.
qpFeed sounded economical (good value) but if there are major bottlenecks,
then I dunno. TJ says all intraday feeds slow down, but what do those
intrepid day traders use?
Advice and suggestions, please. Thanks.
Ken
