In this guide, I will show you exactly how to bridge Broker.Y’s real-time data feed into Amibroker using and third-party DLLs. By the end, you will have institutional-grade charts for less than the cost of a coffee. Why Amibroker + Broker.Y is a Game Changer | Feature | Broker.Y Native | Amibroker | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Backtesting | Basic | Advanced (Portfolio-level) | | Custom AFL Scripts | No | Unlimited | | Scanning 1000+ Scrips | Slow | Blazing fast (< 1 sec) | | Alerts & Triggers | Limited | Fully customizable | | Cost | Free | One-time $299 (lifetime) |
Note: This requires basic Python knowledge but gives you full control. Once data is flowing, use these custom AFL formulas (copy-paste into Amibroker). 1. Broker.Y Custom Spread Indicator Shows the spread between NIFTY and BANKNIFTY. brokey for amibroker
By combining them, you get with Amibroker’s analysis engine . Method 1: The RTDMan Approach (Recommended for Intraday) RTDMan (Real-Time Data Manager) is a free utility that acts as the middleman between Broker.Y’s Excel RTD feeds and Amibroker. In this guide, I will show you exactly how to bridge Broker
VolAvg = MA(V, 20); Spike = V > (VolAvg * 2.5); Filter = Spike; AddColumn(V, "Volume", 1.0); AddColumn(VolAvg, "Avg Vol", 1.0); | Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | No data in Amibroker | RTDMan not running as Admin | Right-click → Run as Administrator | | Data is delayed | Broker.Y RTD feed lag | Reduce number of scrips to < 50 | | Historical gaps | Amibroker database wrong | Set Database → Base Time Interval to 1 minute | | AFL scanner crashes | Too many symbols | Increase "Maximum number of quotations" in Preferences | Final Verdict: Is This Setup Worth It? Yes. Despite the initial 30-minute setup time, the combination of Broker.Y’s cost-effective execution and Amibroker’s analytical power is unbeatable. Once data is flowing, use these custom AFL