Chart Analysis

Multiple Data Series for Calculations
This feature allows you to create indicators or strategies that use several data series for its calculations. For example, you could use Bollinger Bands on a one-minute chart, but it will be calculated based on daily data. You only need a few clicks to accomplish this. The program does all of the calculations behind the scenes. It even chooses the correct visualization, such as overlaying data series.

Combination of Historical and Real-time Data from Different Feeds
On top of that, you can combine historical data from one provider and use real-time data from another, in one or more subcharts. This provides the flexibility and choices necessary to meet the needs of your individual trading style. For example, imagine that your datafeed does not provide ask and bid history, but does provide quality minute data. In this case, you can combine minute data from your datafeed with data from other vendors to get the complete picture.

Object-Oriented User Interface
To interact with any object, such as data series, price scales, or chart background, simply click on it. The appropriate menu will appear—giving you only the relevant options. There is no need to spend time going through a complex menu structure; you are only a click away from anything you want to do. To move an object, such as a toolbar or a data series, simply click, hold, and drag. Additionally, you can stretch or compress a scale with a click and drag.

Changing the visual order of data series, colors, spacing, font labels, divider line styles and more is another great way to pinpoint important information. Chart compression locates the needed data—even among millions of bars. Various dynamic grid styles are supported for added flexibility: point, solid, horizontal, dotted, or detailed dotted grids.

Custom Resolutions
Custom resolutions, such as 90 ticks, six seconds, seven minutes, five hours, two days, or six weeks can be easily set for any symbol, or a group of symbols. There is also a Change resolution, which constructs a bar based on the number of changes.

True Hourly Bars
Hourly bars are different from 60-minute bars. Hourly bars use an astronomical clock, but 60-minute bars are bundled together. With the one-hour resolution, the hourly bar would be from 8:30 to 9:00—not from 8:30 to 9:30, as it would look on a 60-minute bar.

7.5 Million Bars on One Chart
In addition, the trading platform can easily display 7.5 million bars on one chart for visual analysis and backtesting, which is usually available only in high-end, institutional products.

Several Price Series Overlaying
An important feature of trading software is the ability to overlay several price series with independent price scales. For example, it is possible to chart a financial instrument that costs several hundred dollars over another instrument that trades under a dollar. Then you can visualize the dynamics of price movement.

Data Window
Knowing the exact price at any given point in time is key to trading the markets. The Data Window conveniently stays put on the left side of the screen with all relevant information laid out in an easy-to-read format. It is attached to the main platform window for easy viewing, but it can also be detached and floated like any other chart.

Various Cursor Styles
From various cursor styles (including hand, cross, price tracking mode, and a global cursor that synchronizes many charts) to the floating Hint Window and the stationary Data Window, MultiCharts features a complete package that accurately and quickly tracks price changes and indicator values.

Custom Trading Session
Several custom trading session templates can be used at the same time for any one symbol, which means that you can get a different angle on your trading. For example, one chart can show pre-trading and regular hours, while another can show you just the regular hours. This can be useful for practicing and learning whether your predictions are correct. The sessions can be changed easily using the Format Instrument dialog window.