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[ddtrade]

Where can I get the earliest and reliable 15 min. fx data including volume?

i tried metatrader History center , it only gives like 3800 rows. however I need longer term?

[jennyforex]

I think the most reliabel data is your own broker's data. If choose other vendor's data than your broker's, there's 2 choices I would recommend---firstly, choose the most expensive ones, secondly, choose the free ones.
I use Alpari's data, long history, easy to work with TradeStation, reasonable quality as a free resource. It was fine for me untill I wish to export data for other software. No other software can read Alpari's data. It sucks.

[ddtrade]

I need free data I don't want to pay for data

[jennyforex]

hoo....then Alpari is the best choice. you can google it out. By the way, Alpari works with TradeStation2000i. As I mentioned, if you wish to use the data for other software or Excell, it takes some effort---I'm not able, maybe you can :-)
Additional information---just for saving your time, no need to try HyperServer since you prefer free data, ----MT4 stoped release its API already.

[ddtrade]

Sorry but i visit the web site and it says Alpari uses the metatrader platform and not Tradestation .. are you sure?

[jennyforex]

Surely it works. Alpari and MT belong to the same company(that's why they can still have MT's API). Alpari uses MT platform running their broker business while provide data to TS2000i. Just download the Alpari Server ("download" dropdown menue), install it, in 10 minues, your TS will be dancing.

[ddtrade]

my frend if we are talking about the same thing there is no alpari server in the download section but there is Trading platform MetaTrader4: Alpari do you mean that. or something different. could you please send me the exact link??

[jennyforex]

My dear friend, I wasn't mean...just that my computer approaches Alpari's website in an old ladies pace. Here's the link:
http://www.alpari-idc.com/en/dc/

At the place "Data Loader for Omega", you'll find every link you need.

[ddtrade]

i just downloaded "Alpari databank loader for omega GS - setup" i opened it and it says "omega research 2000i not founded" but i could not find it. ?? can you please help.

[jennyforex]

what's the version of your TS2000i? if it's not 822, you need to update your TS---download SP4 and SP5, the link is at the same page which I posted, and update.

[ddtrade]

i have no tradestation. and i could not find where to download i think that is the problem.

[jennyforex]

I think I mentioned in my earlier post, that Alpari's data works with TS.
ok, then, you may go Forexite. There are many mistakes in Forecite data, if you are not serious, you can give it a try. Otherwise, maybe you can try some free real time data, no history. Almost every platform give free real time for free.
Another way, it's dukascopy. It might be a good solution for you. It doesn't provide code for feeding TS, but since you don't use TS, you can receive data in CSV formate then use it in other application. Not sure how long their history could be.

[jennyforex]

By the way, Forecite is xpo formate, you need a data converter.

[ddtrade]

İs there somewhere where I can get tradestation free.

[jennyforex]

Maybe you can buy a copy at eBay?