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Sierra Chart

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Sierra Chart is a professional trading platform founded in 2004, known for its advanced charting capabilities and high performance. The platform is particularly popular among futures and forex traders who need fast execution and extensive customization options. Sierra Chart supports multiple data feeds and broker connections, allowing traders to use their preferred execution venue. The platform offers advanced features including portfolio backtesting, optimization, and the ACSIL scripting language for custom indicators and strategies. Sierra Chart is particularly noted for its stability and low resource usage.

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Catalog tags

Futures Traders Forex Traders Professional Traders
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Risk Warning

Trading financial instruments involves significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. You should not invest more than you can afford to lose and should ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. Leverage trading can amplify both profits and losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Before trading, please consider your level of experience, investment objectives, and seek independent financial advice if necessary.

Key Features

Advanced Charting
ACSIL Scripting
Multiple Data Feeds
Portfolio Backtesting
High Performance
Customizable Interface
Automated Trading

Listed highlights

  • High performance and stability
  • Extensive customization options
  • Multiple broker connections
  • Advanced backtesting
  • Low resource usage

Listed considerations

  • • Steep learning curve
  • • Outdated interface
  • • Not ideal for beginners
  • • Limited community compared to other platforms

Quick Comparison

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Founded20041995198220062014
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACSIL?
ACSIL (Advanced Custom Study Interface Language) is Sierra Chart's scripting language for creating custom indicators and studies. It's C++-based and allows for sophisticated custom indicator development.
Can Sierra Chart connect to multiple brokers?
Yes, Sierra Chart can connect to multiple data feeds and brokers including Rithmic, CQG, Interactive Brokers, and others. This allows flexibility in choosing your execution venue.
Is Sierra Chart suitable for beginners?
Sierra Chart is designed for professional traders and has a steep learning curve. The interface is outdated and complex, making it challenging for beginners.
Pricing
Sierra Chart publishes multiple service packages and separate data/trading-service terms. Package capabilities, connection support and pricing should be checked on the current official schedule.
Min Deposit
$0
Founded
2004
Mobile App
No
Demo Account
Yes
Withdrawal
Via Connected Broker
Support
Email, Forum
Regulation
Various

Licence number and legal-entity verification: not recorded. Check the regulator directly.

Platforms
Desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Deposit Methods
Via Connected Broker