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Pics attached ,I started using NT today and had a horrible day trading, reviewing tonight I figured out why. My prior platform ThinkorSwim I was used to their charts. Please explain why on a identical 3200Tick chart with bollegier bands set identical why is there a difference in candlestick size shape and formation along with a difference in how candles pierce bollengiers bands. Please advise because this doesn't make sense to me


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Who is the data provider via NinjaTrader?

Some data providers filter tick data, or aggregate it, so that you don't get every single tick. The most popular is Interactive Brokers, as an example, who only sends data every 100ms if I recall correctly.

Another explanation would be that with tick based charts (tick, volume, range, renko, etc) the precise start bar will effect all remaining bars on the chart. Even using the same platform (ie: NinjaTrader), chart 'A' can be different than chart 'B' even if they are both "1500 tick" if chart A and B have different lookback periods or start date/times.

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Rithmic data, I understand difference in feeds so which one is better,lol....Im just use to TOS candle movement.thx for reply also new to ur forum Im a elite member. How do I find JT Realstats, did a search not what I was looking for, lk I said Im new to ur site


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You can't compare ThinkOrSwim to Rithmic. To try to understand just a little bit, look here:


As for how to search, watch:
https://nexusfi.com/help-tutorials-how-tos/6664-how-search-big-mike-trading.html

And:
https://nexusfi.com/help-tutorials-how-tos/10905-general-tips-using-forum.html

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