[jonbig04]

Originally Posted by Simple »

Here is about 5 months of HSI data spliced with back adjustment (new contract on 2nd to last business day of each month). It is in 30 second increments although there may be a few periods with IB "tick" data.

Note that the file format is 7zip (change the suffix .zip to .7z) which has much better compression of text.
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Thanks Simple. I'm kind of a computer idiot though, how do I go about using it?

[Simple]

Its an ascii file. You need to use a charting program that can read it.

Sierra Chart is one that you can get a demo of and read ascii files. Install the demo. In the edit menu it offers "import and load ascii data."

[jonbig04]

Ah I Got it. Thanks.

[harvester]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post in TL. I've been following some of the threads on trading Asian index futures like the HSI, Nikkei, and Kospi.

I've noted that in order to trade these markets, you basically need to open an account with IB or MF. I have an account with Open E Cry, who I am quite happy with. I also like the free data feed and the nice setup with Sierra Charts. However, OEC doesn't have HSI as one of their offerings.

I found out today that OEC has been working to add the Hang Seng Index to their product offering. For me that would be great. I have been looking for a way to daytrade index futures in the evening here in the US. I also had some reservations about switching to IB, as I just hate starting all over with another broker. If OEC follows suit with what they've done in the past, there should be no extra charge for the exchange fees, etc. I also like the fact that OEC data is true (non-compressed) tick. In any case, it looks like OEC will be rolling this out in a couple of weeks, and I'm very excited to see the market action.