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eSignal's trading integration feature allows us to join forces with PFGBEST to offer futures and Forex traders one of the best, most flexible, real-time investing experiences available. eSignal for BESTDirect brings together into one trading platform, eSignal's reliable, streaming market data, charting package and customizable formulas with BESTDirect's direct access execution that makes placing a trade not just painless but immediate -- no time-consuming switching from application to application.


To get started, please:

  1. Check the eSignal system requirements
  2. Select and start your eSignal Product
  3. Open a PFGBEST account (if you haven't already)
  4. Download eSignal
  5. eSignal 11 users: Connect to PFGBEST.com under "Broker Manager"
    (installation instructions).
    eSignal 10.6 users only: Install the eSignal for PFGBEST.com plug-in:
    pfgbridge.2422.exe (installation instructions)
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eSignal has everything you need to trade effectively, including trading integration with PFGBEST.


BESTDirect for CME and Forex data only

Introducing eSignal for BESTDirect with full integrated trading access to CME and Forex data only. For more information and sign-up, please contact PFGBEST at 312.775.3579.

For the full version of eSignal with stocks, futures, options, etc., please follow the instructions to the left.


Why eSignal?

  • Global streaming market quotes
  • Innovative, advanced charting -- Get in-depth, customizable and easy-to-use charting with powerful drawing and line tools. Quickly move from one chart to another and easily make global changes across multiple charts and page layouts.
  • Ability to create and test your strategy -- Use eSignal’s unique formula engine, EFS, to access and modify 100s of charting studies or to create your own. Plus, test your strategy based on historical data and easily make adjustments.
  • Powerful alerts to stay informed -- Receive bid, ask, price and volume alerts by email to help you spot and seize potential market opportunity. Set time alerts for open / close or buy / sell points for your trading strategy.

Why PFGBEST?

  • Leading provider of direct access execution capabilities for futures and Forex markets
  • BESTDirect, PFG’s proprietary trade platform, one of the most user-friendly, reliable order entry systems in the futures industry
  • Fully staffed trade desk
  • Knowledgeable customer service team
  • 24-hour Forex desk
  • Comprehensive online account information

 


Features
eSignal / eSignal, Advanced GET Edition
eSignal OnDemand
Streaming, real-time data
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3rd party and formula studies compatibility
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News
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 The eSignal News and Research package available
An enhanced Research window with symbol-linking to the Watch List window
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DDE / QLink (RTD) (enhanced DDE)
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Scanning, technical analysis and portfolio integrated in one place
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Scanning not available in OnDemand
Charting and back testing tools included
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Trading integration with a choice of brokers and trading service providers, including trading from the charts Newly Enhanced!
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Alerts, Volume, Price, Bid / Ask, Time and Line Newly Enhanced!
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Volume, Price, Time
Free software download
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Stock data
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 Delayed stocks available
Forex data
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 Delayed, end-of-day composite data
Futures; mini futures data
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 Delayed futures available
Options data
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Market screeners (Hot Lists and Sector Lists) for finding your best opportunities
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Sector Lists
EFS Studies in Watch List and chart view
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Tick Data (Time and Sales, Tick Charting)
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CME data fee waivers*
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* CME data fee waivers are available for qualifying clients.

The eSignal OnDemand service has certain restrictions:
  • Excludes data from certain exchanges that charge for or do not offer delayed data
  • Can have the eSignal News and Research package as add-on
Looking for OnDemand – Forex or OnDemand - Mini Futures?
Real-time streaming Forex and Futures are no longer available on the OnDemand product. You can sign up for real-time data on eSignal Premier and add Forex ($50 / mo.) or access to any futures exchange ($25 / mo.; exchange fees apply).

Call us for more information or register for your eSignal product today:
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