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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. Install the eSignal for BESTDirect plug-in pfgbridge.2020.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 phone or 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 Versions
Streaming, real-time data
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Available on the Forex and mini futures versions
3rd party and formula studies compatibility
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Compatibility with some 3rd party software; see Formula Studies partner page New!
News
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The eSignal News and Research package available New!
Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) and QLink
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Charting and back testing tools included
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Trading integration with direct access to a choice of brokers and trading service providers
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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; Forex version with real-time, streaming data via individual contributor available
Futures; mini futures data
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Delayed futures available; mini futures version with real-time, streaming data 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
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Tick Data (Time and Sales, Tick Charting)
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Available on the Forex and mini futures versions New!
CME data fee waivers*
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Available on the mini futures version

* CME data fee waivers are available for qualifying clients.


The eSignal OnDemand service has certain restrictions:
  • Not available for use with third party software applications except for the formula studies available through our eSignal Formula Script (EFS) partnerships; see Formula Studies partner page
  • Does not support DDE or QLink
  • 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
  • Offers tick data only on the eSignal OnDemand - Forex and OnDemand - Mini Futures versions

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

Sign up for eSignal OnDemand – Forex
Sign up for eSignal OnDemand – Mini Futures