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heyligerb
03-25-2009, 03:06 PM
How can I back test on a continuous contract using either IB or Barchart?
NinjaTrader_RJ
03-25-2009, 03:21 PM
Hello,
Thank you for your post.
IB does not support continuous contract, however BarChart should.
When you are adding the instrument to your default list, select ##-## from the instruments front month list.
heyligerb
03-25-2009, 03:28 PM
Yea... I tried that on ZB and ES. Each time it said "Barchart.com does not support continuous contracts."
NinjaTrader_RJ
03-25-2009, 03:31 PM
Ok, then you will have to merge data for the contracts you want into the current front month.
Merge instructions: http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/Merge.html
heyligerb
03-25-2009, 03:43 PM
What a PITA...
Do you know which data provider supports continuous contracts? I'd rather sign up with them...
Brian
NinjaTrader_Josh
03-25-2009, 03:49 PM
Brian,
Off the top of my head eSignal does as well as many others. You may want to contact providers directly to inquiry about what kind of service they can provide you with. http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/helpguide.html?HistoricalData