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tony900hwk
05-14-2010, 09:30 AM
I attempted to add the symbol GS-PA but ran into the following trouble.

I created the instrument GSPA, since no dashes allowed in the symbol name, and I entered GS-PA into the yahoo symbol map. When I load the chart it says "Error on loading chart data for 'GSPA Default': Failed to retrieve data from YAHOO".

I was able to get the same process to work for BT-A.L using BTAL as the symbol name.

Do you know what the problem might be?
NinjaTrader_ChristopherJ
05-14-2010, 09:55 AM
Hello tony900hwk,

Thank you for your post.

I have tested this on my end and it appears that Yahoo does not provide historical data for this instrument.

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.
tony900hwk
05-14-2010, 10:12 AM
Ahh, thank you. I see now. That makes sense then. Thank you for the quick reply.
NinjaTrader_ChristopherJ
05-14-2010, 10:30 AM
No problem at all, glad to help.

Have a great day and Happy Trading!
mystiq
07-01-2010, 12:46 AM
No problem at all, glad to help.

Have a great day and Happy Trading!
When I load a chart with symbol JEDM, it says "Error on loading chart data for 'JEDM Default': Failed to retrieve data from YAHOO".

I checked on yahoo and the symbol is listed...but it is a pinkSheet JEDM.PK.
how can i look at the chart?

p.s.- yahoo has a real-time data feed NOW- payService
NinjaTrader_ChristopherJ
07-01-2010, 05:16 AM
I have tested JEDM.PK on my end and unfortunately it does not appear that this instrument is supported by the Yahoo API used with the NinjaTrader connection.
mystiq
07-01-2010, 11:40 PM
I have tested JEDM.PK on my end and unfortunately it does not appear that this instrument is supported by the Yahoo API used with the NinjaTrader connection.


thx NT_chris - does this mean that i cannot use any ".PK" or ".OB" stocks in a strategy?:confused:
NinjaTrader_Vincent
07-02-2010, 04:17 AM
Hi,

This is Vince responding on behalf of Chris.

That is correct, this is not possible with Yahoo.

Perhaps that you can chart them with a different provider.
mystiq
07-02-2010, 06:06 AM
Thx nt_vincent

Can you recommend a data source that can accomodate pink sheet and otc stocks?
NinjaTrader_ChristopherJ
07-02-2010, 06:12 AM
Unfortunately I am sure exactly which provider has the best assortment of pink sheet and otc stocks. I have provided a link below to a list of our supported brokers and data providers. I suggest contacting them directly to verify which one may be best for what you are looking for.

Click Here for Brokers and Data Providers (http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/HistoricalData.html)
mystiq
07-02-2010, 11:02 PM
:confused::confused:Hi,

This is Vince responding on behalf of Chris.

That is correct, this is not possible with Yahoo.

Perhaps that you can chart them with a different provider.


***perhaps you think i use yahoo!eod data? -- i am using their real-time data...
.....would it remain the same?:confused:
NinjaTrader_Bertrand
07-03-2010, 03:34 AM
mystiq, unfortunately yes, as we would only support the Yahoo connection for end of day data.
mystiq
07-03-2010, 04:47 AM
mystiq, unfortunately yes, as we would only support the Yahoo connection for end of day data.


ok. there are two types of yahoo data. yahoo free end of day data, which i do not use, and yahoo pay real-time data, which i use.

i am able to chart ALL stocks with yahoo real time data, unless it is .pk, pink sheets.

please verify: i am told yes to .ob stocks and no to .pk stocks. which is true?
or no to both .pk and .ob stocks? :(Thx
NinjaTrader_Jason
07-03-2010, 06:16 AM
Hello mystiq,

Unfortunately we only support the Yahoo Free End Of Day data feed.
http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/support_Yahoo.htm

I tested an otc stock (AAAE.OB) and I received a last price in the Control Center, see screenshot.

Can you please set 'Type' to Stock in the Control Center and type the instrument name and hit Enter. Check if you receive data as well.

Subsequently perform the same steps when creating a chart.
mystiq
07-03-2010, 07:41 PM
:):)Hello mystiq,

Unfortunately we only support the Yahoo Free End Of Day data feed.
http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/support_Yahoo.htm

I tested an otc stock (AAAE.OB) and I received a last price in the Control Center, see screenshot.

Can you please set 'Type' to Stock in the Control Center and type the instrument name and hit Enter. Check if you receive data as well.

Subsequently perform the same steps when creating a chart.

Thank YOU.issue solved. pinksheet stocks are not chartable. obtcc stocks are chartable. .pk->no .ob->yes:cool: