QChartist is a free, open-source charting software designed for technical analysis on a variety of data types, including financial market data such as Forex and stocks. The software is intended for users who need to perform technical analysis and make forecasts, whether for financial markets, weather, or any other quantifiable data.
Developed using both Basic and C++ programming languages, QChartist offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing charts and data. Users can draw geometrical shapes on charts, plot programmable indicators, and utilize a library of astronomical functions for astro indicators. The platform allows for the filtering and merging of data, and includes features such as the creation of exotic pairs with a mixer tool, the display of polar chart types, and the use of a logarithmic axis. Users can also import data from CSV files to display charts and have the ability to change the timeframe multiplier. Real-time quotations can be accessed through Perl scripts, and the software is designed to be flexible and easily extensible, with functionalities that can be expanded as needed.
QChartist supports the portability of programmed indicators from MetaTrader 4, making it accessible for those familiar with that environment. The software's architecture leverages a C++ layer for calculations and a Basic layer for the graphical user interface, resulting in enhanced speed and professionalism. Users can draw indicators directly on their charts and create new ones to suit their analytical needs.
As a free and open-source tool, QChartist is available to anyone seeking to conduct technical analysis, whether for trading or other quantitative forecasting purposes. Its combination of extensibility, advanced charting features, and support for real-time data makes it suitable for analysts, traders, and researchers interested in working with diverse data sources.
QChartist is a Finance & accounting product. It focuses on performing technical analysis and charting on financial and other quantifiable data. It is built as an open-source project for traders and analysts in financial markets. QChartist is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license. It runs on the web, the command line, Windows, and Linux.
QChartist first shipped in 2009. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 49.2k stars and 579 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include technical analysis, charting tools, and programmable indicators.
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