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  • Using the Roll-over feature

    A new feature has been added to version 4.0.2.61 of Sentient Trader: Roll-overs. To use this feature please follow these instructions: It is possible to define a rollover ahead of the date it's due to...

  • What data can I access with a QuoteStream Trial?

    Here are the exchanges that you can access data for on a free trial of Quotestream data: Canadian Consolidated Quotes delayed Cboe Futures delayed CBOT Futures plus E-minis delayed CME Futures plus E-...

  • Changing the path to MT4 data

    This is easy to do! In Sentient Trader go to Tools > Options and select the Data tab. You will need to change the four Replace MT4 path settings, as shown here: To find the correct information, in MT4...

  • Why are some MT4 data files missing?

    When loading MT4 data, if one or more data files are missing (not all of them, otherwise you'll want to take a look at this article) then there is an issue with those data files. From version 4.0.1.0 ...

  • How to start using NinjaTrader version 8 data

    NinjaTrader v8 now works with Sentient Trader. However Ninja Trader v8 requires indicators to be imported from the a zip file in the Sentient Trader installation folder. This zip file is bundled with ...

  • Why can't I see my MT4 data files in ST?

    When trying to create a chart using MT4 data, if you can't find any data then this is the article you're looking for. If some files are visible but not all of them then you'll want to look at this art...

  • How much data do I need for a stable analysis? (EOD)

    As a general rule you should try to analyse enough data so that ST can find a cycle 3 cycles longer than the cycle you want to trade. In order to ensure that ST finds that longer cycle, you should ana...

  • Receiving live MT4 data

    To receive the data feed from MetaTrader4, first of you need to set up Metatrader. You can find a detailed video on the subject here. Once MT4 is set up make sure you remember to check the option rece...

  • "Indicator cannot be serialized" error in NinjaTrader

    The problem is caused by a corrupt indicator. This solution comes to us straight from NinjaTrader.  These are the steps recommended by NinjaTrader: Open NinjaTrader Navigate to the Control Center -> T...

  • How much data do I need for a stable analysis? (Intraday)

    First of all when working with intraday you must inherit from a daily chart. That will stabilize the cycles. Then follow the sequence shown in this playlist. The recommended amount of data for each ti...