Data Feed

What it means

The data feed is the raw input behind the chart, the indicator, and often the execution environment too.

What to watch

Different feeds can vary in timestamp handling, symbol naming, history depth, and corrections, which can affect indicator outputs.

Where traders usually run into this

Data Feed is most useful once it is tied to a concrete page, chart decision, or workflow question.

• Tick Replay keeps this term attached to a real glossary instead of leaving it as standalone jargon.
• Session Template keeps this term attached to a real glossary instead of leaving it as standalone jargon.
• Continuous Contract keeps this term attached to a real glossary instead of leaving it as standalone jargon.

Best next page if this term is blocking you

If you understand the definition but still do not know what to do with it, start with Tick Replay. That page is the fastest way to see how data feed shows up in a real glossary workflow.