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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. Why am I getting a black, blank or gray screen when I load the Screamer?


  2. Why am I not getting any data on the Screamer, but the symbols show?


  3. When I click on the "Launch" button for any service, nothing happens, why?


  4. Can the data on the Streaming RTQ System be exported or transferred into a spreadsheet, like Excel?


  5. Why am I getting a white page when I load the Screamer?


  6. Why am I getting "Internal Server Error" when I load the Screamer?


  7. When I click on "Launch Screamer"; the same page reloads, why?


  8. Can the Portfolio Tracker run on my Macintosh?


  9. Why does Portfolio Tracker sometimes disappear when I shut down my web browser?


  10. Can I still browse the Internet or trade from my web browser when the Portfolio Tracker is open?


  11. Why can't I get past the security certificate window?


  12. How can I print my portfolio from the Screamer?


  13. How do you enter a blank row, so that two symbols are separated?


  14. What is an "Option Chain"?


  15. How do I enter an option quote?


  16. How do I stop my symbols from changing positions?


  17. Why do I get a message: "ACCESS DENIED" when I try loading the Real Time Quote Tracker?


  18. How do I sort (in ascending or descending order) any columns, ie: the symbol column?


  19. How do I enter a cost basis, the amount of shares or alerts on a particular stock?


  20. How do I add or rename portfolio lists to the Screamer/Streaming Real Time Quote Tracker?


  21. How do I input a new column or data field?


  22. How do you enter short sales?


  23. What indexes do I have the ability to track?


  24. How do I change my billing information?


  25. How do I move columns or symbols from one position to another?


  26. Can I load a few features from the Screamer simultaneously?


  27. How to resize a column or data field?


  28. How to change the font size on the Real Time Tracker?


  29. NEW | NQLX Single Stock Futures (SSF) Data


  30. Can you load multiple Charts simultaneously? (this refers to: SmartCharts-Streaming Real-Time Charts)


Still need help? Check out our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.

1. Why am I getting a black, blank or gray screen when I load the Screamer?

Answer: A few possibilities:
a) Connectivity issue (things are running slow with your Internet Service Provider)
b) Transmission problem
c) Missing a java plug-in
d) You have not accepted the Java support or security warning when launching the Screamer.
  1. Close all browser windows & re-open the browser. If this does not help then restart your computer (this gives the computer a chance to reset its components), if this does not help. please follow the instructions below if you have not yet downloaded the latest Java plug-in:
  2. Java plug-in For Windows OS users: Please get the latest Java Plug-in, please go to:
    http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html. On the top right hand-side, please click on the yellow button: "Get It Now", Please accept the agreements & choose the "Typical" download. Please follow the instructions on your screen carefully. After the installation is complete, please restart your computer.
  3. If a message prompts you to trust Money.net security (when you load the Streaming Real-Time Quotes), please click on "YES". This is Java support &/or security for the data which will enable you to receive Streaming Real-Time Quotes. You must accept the Security warning &/or the Java support.

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2. Why am I not getting any data on the Screamer, but the symbols show?

Answer: A few possibilities:
a) Your PC may be missing the Java plug-in or an old version is installed.
b) You have not accepted the Java support or security warning when launching the Screamer:
  1. Close all browser windows & re-open the browser. If this does not help then restart your computer (this gives the computer a chance to reset its components), if this does not help. please follow the instructions below if you have not yet downloaded the latest Java plug-in:
  2. Java plug-in For Windows OS users: Please get the latest Java Plug-in, please go to:
    http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html. On the top right hand-side, please click on the yellow button: "Get It Now", Please accept the agreements & choose the "Typical" download. Please follow the instructions on your screen carefully. After the installation is complete, please restart your computer.
  3. If a message prompts you to trust Money.net security (when you load the Streaming Real-Time Quotes), please click on "YES" or "OK." This is the Java support &/or security for the data which will enable you to receive Streaming Real-Time Quotes. You must accept the Security warning &/or the Java support.

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3. When I click on the "Launch" button for any service, nothing happens, why?

Answer: This may be due to pop-up controls or pop-up or ad blockers/stoppers on your computer. If you have such programs on your computer, please either enter settings that enable our services (with Java) or disable your pop-up controls on your computer completely.

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4. Can the data on the Streaming RTQ System be exported or transferred into a spreadsheet, like Excel?

Answer: YES, the data on the Streaming RTQ System can be exported or transferred into a spreadsheet, like Excel. To do this, please open the Streaming RTQ System click on "Snapshot" on top & choose "Portfolio Snapshot", then you can click on the "Export to spreadsheet" link for each portfolio list you have.

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5. Why am I getting a white page when I load the Screamer?

Answer: Using Netscape may sometimes cause this since the java files are not as stable as in Internet Explorer.
  1. To use Internet Explorer: Go to your "Start" button, "Run", & type in "iexplore.exe", this will open your Internet Explorer browser, which is more compatible & has better Java capabilities.

  2. If you don't have Internet Explorer, you can download it at: http://www.microsoft.com/ie

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6. Why am I getting "Internal Server Error" when I load the Screamer?

Answer: Transmission process from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) was not accepted.
  1. Please make sure you have the latest upgrade version of your ISP (for dial-ups)

  2. Try to shut your computer down for a 10 minute span, then restart.

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7. When I click on "Launch Screamer"; the same page reloads, why?

Answer: 2 possibilities: Screamer is behind a window or the script configuration is offset.
  1. Try holding down the "ALT" key & press the "TAB" key until Screamer appears.

  2. Internet Explorer users: Click on "Tools", "Internet Options", "Security", click "Default Level" then on top click on "Advanced", on bottom click on "Restore Defaults", the press "OK".

  3. Netscape users: Click "Edit", "Preferences", choose "Advanced", make sure all types of scripting is enabled, save the settings.

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8. Can I make the Screamer Portfolio Tracker run on my Macintosh?

Answer: YES!
  • Mac users should always make sure that their Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) is up-to-date. To download the latest version of the MRJ, visit: The Apple MRJ Update page.

  • Netscape Communicator 4.76 and newer & Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 & newer both run Screamer Portfolio Tracker successfully on the Mac operating system.

  • Internet Explorer users

    • When using Internet Explorer, set the browser to use Apple's MRJ (2.1 or higher). MRJ is Apple's version of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for the Macintosh and is preferable to IE's default version. To enable MRJ in Internet Explorer 4.5, select 'Edit', then 'Preferences', then 'JAVA'.

    • Mac users who have trouble loading the Screamer under Internet Explorer 4.5 or 5.0, please use the following steps:

      1. Go to Edit > Preferences > Web Browser > Java > Security Options > Network Access > choose "Unrestricted Access".

      2. This will help Mac IE users receive data faster on the Screamer.

    • To upgrade to Internet Explorer 5.0, please visit the Internet Explorer download page.

  • Netscape 4.76 users - Required plug-in

    • Mac Netscape users will need to install the MRJ plug-in into their plug in folder.

    • The MRJ plugin enables current Netscape browsers (version 4.X and later) on Mac OS to use the MacOS Runtime for Java (MRJ) to run Applets.

    • Netscape version 4.76 can run applets directly using the MRJ plugin. This feature can be turned on by opening up the preferences dialog:

      • Edit > Preferences > Advanced > and checking the "Use Java Plug-in" checkbox.


    • To download the required Netscape Plug-In, please visit the Netscape MRJ Plug-In page.

    • To upgrade to Netscape 4.76, please visit the Netscape 4.76 download page.


  • For more Mac help, click here.

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9. Why does Portfolio Tracker sometimes disappear when I shut down my web browser?

Answer: Screamer is a Java applet launched, and run, from a browser window. This means the browser window must remain running to maintain Portfolio Tracker. If you exit the browser running Portfolio Tracker, the applet will also close.

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10. Can I still browse the Internet or trade from my web browser when Portfolio Tracker is open?

Answer: Yes. Once the Screamer window appears, you may continue to trade and/or browse in your original browser window except when using certain versions of Internet Explorer for the Mac. If you encounter this problem, you may minimize Portfolio Tracker's browser window to the task bar and open another window for trading or browsing by selecting 'File' then 'New' and 'Window'.

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11. Why can't I get past the security certificate window?

Answer: It may be your encryption is too low, please make sure you have 128-bit encryption for Internet Explorer installed. To get the newset encryption for Internet Explorer please go here. Then close & restart your browser. You may also need to upgrade your browser If you are not running Internet Explorer 5.5, please go here and click on the IE 5.5 download button.

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12. How can I print my portfolio from the Screamer?

Answer: Click on "snapshot", "portfolio snapshot" & then go to "file" & "print".

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13. How do you enter a blank row, so that two symbols are separated?

Answer: Type in "$blank" & then click "add symbol".

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14. What is an "Option Chain"?

Answer: An "Option Chain" lists option quotes in order of strike price for present and future months for a given symbol. This feature makes it easier to find the option quotes you are looking for. To view option quotes, type in any symbol (ie: dell), and click on the "Option Chain" button located on the top. You can also add the option quote of your choice to your portfolio list by right-clicking your mouse.

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15. How do I enter an option quote?

Answer: To enter an options quote, you need three pieces of information:
  1. The Option Root symbol


  2. The code for the month


  3. The code for the strike price
To find an option quote, please enter a space between the option root symbol & the last 2 letters (month and strike codes). Example: Reuters option, strike of 100, January CALL. The option root is RTQ, a January call is A, a strike of 100 is T. Assemble it all and you get "RTQ AT".

For example try the following individual exchange option quote entries:

  • RTQ AT.A (For AMEX)
  • RTQ AT.C (For CBOE)
  • RTQ AT.I (For ISE)
  • RTQ AT.P (For PCX)
  • RTQ AT.X (For PHLX)
  • Option Month Codes:

    MonthCallPut
    JanuaryAM
    FebruaryBN
    MarchCO
    AprilDP
    MayEQ
    JuneFR
    JulyGS
    AugustHT
    SeptemberIU
    OctoberJV
    NovemberKW
    DecemberLX

  • Option Strike Codes:

    StrikeCode
    5A
    10B
    15C
    20D
    25E
    30F
    35G
    40H
    45I
    50J
    55K
    60L
    65M
    70N
    75O
    80P
    85Q
    90R
    95S
    100T
    7U
    12V
    17W
    22X
    27Y
    32Z

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16. How do I stop my symbols from changing positions?

Answer: Click on the column header that says: "Symbol".

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17. Why do I get a message: "ACCESS DENIED" when I try loading the Real Time Quote Tracker?

Answer: 2 possibilities:
  1. Your credit card may have been declined due to an incorrect submission or incorrect billing address or an incorrect exp. date supplied to our system. Please call our billing dept. at 1-888-860-4800 to update any information. Out of US, call 1-609-971-5333. (Please do not send credit card numbers via email.)

  2. You may have canceled your account with us. If you want to reactivate, please call 1-888-254-8904.

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18. How do I sort (in ascending or descending order) any columns, ie: the symbol column?

Answer: To sort any column, you need to click on the column header (ie: click on the header "Symbol"). If you want the symbols INTC, MSFT, & WMT listed in alphabetical order, you would need to click on where it says the word "Symbol" on top left of the Screamer.

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19. How do I enter a cost basis, the amount of shares or alerts on a particular stock?

Answer: Click on the particular symbol, you will see a pop-up menu, click on "Edit Holdings/Alerts", make your entry & click "Apply". Mac users need to hold the Control key + Click on the symbol to see the pop-up and the menu will stay visible until you make your selection.

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20. How do I add or rename portfolio lists to the Screamer/Streaming Real Time Quote Tracker?

Answer: Click on the "Edit Portfolios" button which is located on top. Here you can add up to 10 portfolio lists of 50 symbols in each list. You can also view or rename your current portfolios as well as delete any of them. The total symbols you may enter in the entire Screamer is 500.

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21. How do I input a new column or data field?

Answer: Click on the "Preferences" button, then choose the column (under "Available") that you would like to view & click on the plus sign, the column will then be transferred to the viewable box & you will be able to see it on the Real Time Tracker.

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22. How do you enter short sales?

Answer: Click on the symbol that you want to enter sale for. On the drop-down menu, click "Edit", then type in the negative shares amount (ie: -100) in the "Number of Shares" box & press "Apply" at the bottom.

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23. What indexes do I have the ability to track?

Calculated Indexes
Some symbols will require dots in front of the index symbol, however not all. IE: To get the Nasdaq Composite, please type: .COMP (a dot in front of the index symbol.) To get the S&P 100 , please type: OEX (no dot in front of it.)
Please keep this list as a reference:

Exchange or Index Symbol
Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJIA
Dow Jones Transport Average .DJT
Dow Jones Utilities Average .DJU
NASDAQ Composite .COMP
NASDAQ 100 NDX
NASDAQ-100 Pre-Market Indicator QMI
NASDAQ-100 After Hours Indicator QIV
S & P 500 .SPX
S & P 100 OEX
NYSE Composite NYA
Russell 2000 RUT
Russell 1000 RUI
Semiconductor Index SOX
Internet Index IIX
Volatility Index VIX
NYSE TICK Index .TICK
NYSE ARMS Index .TRIN
30-year bond TYX
10-year note TNX
5-year note FVX
Gold & Silver Index XAU
Willshire 5000 TMW

NASDAQ Indexes
DescriptionSymbol
NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator (PMI),
updated from 8:15 to 9:29 AM
QMI
NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator (AHI),
updated from 4:15 to 6:30 PM
QIV
NASDAQ 100NDX
ADR INDEXIXA
NASDAQ FIN 100IXF
NAS/NMS TELECOMMIXTC
NAS/NMS BANK NDXBANK
NAS/NMS FINANCIALOFIN
NAS/NMS TRANSPORTTRAN
NAS/NMS COMPUTERIXCO
NAS/NMS COMPOSITECOMP
NAS/NMS INSURANCEINSR
NAS/NMS INDUSTRIALINDS
NASDAQ NM INDUSTRIALNIND
NMS COMPOSITENCMP
EUROTOP 100EUR
NASDAQVDX
NASDAQADLD
NASDAQADND

Indexes
DescriptionSymbol
AIRLINE INDEXXAL
AIRLINE SETXAO
AMEX COMPOSITEXAX
BANK INDEXBKX
BASIC DIV EQBXE
BASIC INDS CASHBXU
BASIC INDS NADBXD
BASIC INDS NAVBXN
BASIC INDS S OBZS
BASIC INDS SPDRBXV
BASIC INDUS NDXIXB
BIOTECH HLDRSIBH
BIOTECH INDEXBTK
BIOTECH LEAPBKL
BUDAPEST SE INDXBUX
CMPTR BOX MKR NDXBMX
COMP HARDWRHWI
COMPUTER TECHXCI
CONS STAPL SPDRPXV
CONS SVC NAVNZN
CONS SVC SELECTIXV
CONS SVC S OCZS
CONS SVC SPDRNXV
CON STAPL CASHPXU
CON STAPLES NADPZD
CON STAPLES NAVPXN
CON STAPL S OPXS
CONSUMER STAPLEIXR
CSFB TECH NDXCTN
CYCLICAL TRANSIXY
CYC/TRAN CASHYXU
CYC/TRAN DIV EQYPE
CYC/TRANS NADYXD
CYC/TRANS NAVYXN
CYC/TRANS S OYXS
CYC/TRANS SPDRYXV
DEUTSCHE BK SETNWO
DEUTSCHE BNK EGYDXE
DIAM EST CASHDPE
DIAMONDS DIVDJD
DIAMONDS NAVDXN
DIAMONDS VALUEDXV
DIAM SHARE OUTDXS
DIAM TOT CSH AMTDXU
DISK DRIVE NDXDDX
DRG LEAPS NDXDGL
E-FINANCE NDXXEF
ENERGY CASHEXU
ENERGY DIV EQEPE
ENERGY SEC SPDREXV
ENERGY SECT NADEXD
ENERGY SECT NAVEXN
ENERGY SECT S OEXS
ENERGY SELECTIXE
EURO TOP-100TOP
FINANCIAL NDXXFI
FINCL CASHFXU
FINCL DIV EQFPE
FINCL SEC SPDRFXV
FINCL SPDR NADFXD
FINCL SPDR NAVFZN
FINL SELECTIXM
FOREST & PAPERFPP
FT-ACTUARIESERI
GOLD BUGS NDXHUI
GOLD/SILVER INDXXAU
HEALTHCARE NDXXHL
H.K. 30 WARRANTSHKX
H.K. LEAP NDXHKL
H.K. OPT (FLTNG)HKO
INDI SM CAP 500NDI
INDS CASHIZU
INDS DIV EQIPE
INDS SEC SPDRTXV
INDS SPDR NADIXD
INDS SPDR NAVIZN
INDS SPDR S OIZS
INDUS SELCT NDXIXI
INDUSTRIAL NDXXID
INFO TECH NDXXIT
ING LATAM INDEXLAT
INS SETTLE NDXXSV
INSTITUTIONL NDXXII
INTERNET ARCHITXAH
INTERNET INDEXDOT
INTERNET INFRASYIH
INTERNET (NEW)IIX
INTL MKT INDXADR
JAPAN INDEXJPN
JAPAN SETLEJPV
LEH BROS 10UVL
LEHMAN FINL NDXUFX
LONG TERM INDXXLT
MAJOR MARKET NDXXMI
MAJR 11 INTL NDXEUX
MER LYN EURO NDXEMX
MER LYN GBL MKTGLI
MER LYN TECH 100MLO
MEXICO INDEXMXY
MEXICO INDEX SETMEV
MEX INDEX LEAPMXL
MID ALERTIDM
MIDCAP INDEXMID
MID-CAP SETTLEMIV
MIDCAP SPDR CSHMPE
MIDCAP SPDR NADMXD
MIDCAP SPDR NAVMXN
MIDCAP SPDR SHRMZS
MIDCAP SPDR TOTMXU
MIDCAP SPDR TRMXV
MID HI/LO AVGEMIH
MID O/C/H/L AVGMIA
MID OPN/CLS AVGEMDO
ML EARLY CYCLICLXE
ML EURO FUNDEFI
MLH PT VALUEMXH
ML INT RATE SENSXI
ML LATE CYCLICALXT
ML STABLE GTHXS
M LYNCH INTERNTHHI
M LYNCH SPDRGWI
M LYNCH TOP 10XMT
MMI HI/LOW AVGEXMH
MMI O/C/H/L AVGXMA
MMI OPN/CLS AVGEXMO
MORG STAN REITRMS
MS COMM REL EQCRX
MS EMERGING GTHEGI
MS HLTHCARE PRODRXP
MS HLTHCARE PROVRXH
MS HLTHCAR PAYORHMO
MS HLTH PROD SETVXP
MS HLTH PROV SETVXH
M STAN CONSUMERCMR
M STAN CYCLICALCYC
M STAN HI TECHMSH
M STAN HI TECHMVH
NASDAQ 100 (ASE)QXV
NASDAQ 100 NAVQVA
NASDAQ 100 S OQOD
N.A. TELECOM NDXXTC
N.A. TELECOM VALXTV
NAT GAS SETNGV
NATIONAL OTC NDXXOC
NAT RESOURCE NDXXNA
NATURAL GASXNG
NETWORK INDEXNWX
NETWORK SETNWV
NY BETA INDXNHB
NYSE COMPOSITENYA
NYSE INDEXNYX
NYSE UTILITIESNNA
OIL INDEXXOI
OIL SERVICEOSX
OIL SVC SETOSV
OTC PRIMEOTX
PAUZE TOMBSTONERIP
PHARMCEUTICL NDXDRG
PHARM HLDRS NDXIPH
PSE TECH NDXPSE
PSE TECH SETPTO
PWEBER OIL & GASOGV
RLTY PORT IDXRMP
SB INTERNET NDXNIX
SEC BROKER DEALRXBD
SEC BROKER SETTLXBS
SEMICOND SECTORSOX
SEMICOND SETSX
SPDR ACCUM DIVSXD
SPDR CASH AMOUNTSPE
SPDR NAVSXN
SPDR SHARES OUTSSXS
SPDR TRADE VALUESXV
STOCKCAR STOCKSRCE
TECHNOLOGY SELIXT
TECH SEC SPDRKXV
TECH SPDR NAVKXN
TECH SPDR S OKXS
TELECOM HLDRS NDITH
The Street.com E-commerce IndexICX
TOBACCO INDEXTOB
TOBACCO SETTBO
UTIL CASHUXU
UTIL DIV EQUPE
UTILITIES SELIXU
UTILITY INDEXUTY
UTIL SECT SPDRUXV
UTIL SPDR NADUXD
UTIL SPDR NAVUXN
UTIL SPDR S OUXS
VALUE LINE ARITHVLE
WEBS AUSTRI IOPVINY
WEBS AUSTR IOPVWBJ
WEBS AUSTRI SHRQAU
WEBS AUSTR SHRQAW
WEBS BELGM IOPVINK
WEBS BELGM SHRBES
WEBS CANADA IOPVWPB
WEBS CANADA SHRQCN
WEBS FRANCE IOPVWBF
WEBS FRANCE SHRSXF
WEBS GRMNY IOPVWDG
WEBS GRMNY SHRQGE
WEBS H KNG IOPVINH
WEBS H KNG SHRSHK
WEBS ITALY IOPVINE
WEBS ITALY SHRSIT
WEBS JAPN IOPVINJ
WEBS JAPN SHRSJA
WEBS MALAY IOPVINM
WEBS MALAY SHRSMY
WEBS MEXICO IOPVINW
WEBS MEXICO SHRQMX
WEBS NETHER IOPVINN
WEBS SINGAP IOPVINR
WEBS SINGAP SHRQSG
WEBS SPAIN IOPVINP
WEBS SPAIN SHRQSN
WEBS SWEDEN IOPVWBQ
WEBS SWEDEN SHRSWE
WEBS SWITZ IOPVINL
WEBS SWITZ SHRQSW
WEBS U.K. IOPVINU
WEBS U.K. SHRUKS
WILSHI 5000 TOTTMW
WILSHIRE SM CAPWSX
WILS SM CAP SETWIO
XII HI/LO AVGEXIH

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24. How do i change my billing information?

Answer: To change your billing information, please call Customer Service at 1-888-254-8904 or email us at billing@money.net. (Please do not send credit card numbers via email.)

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25. How do i move columns or symbols from one position to another?

Answer: Place your mouse on the column you want to move, left-click your mouse & hold it down at the same time while moving the column to your desired position.

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26. Can I load a few features from the Screamer simultaneously?

Answer: YES,You can view a few applets simultaneously, ie: "Live Charts", "Intra-day charts" & "Time & Sales" can be viewed while you have the Screamer running.

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27. How to resize a column or data field?

Answer: Move your cursor to the particular field header & place it between the field you want to resize & the next field until you see a double arrow, then click on the mouse & drag it to a preferred size.

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28. How to change the font size on the Real Time Tracker?

Answer: On top right-hand side of the Real Time Tracker, click on "Preferences", then on the bottom, click the drop-down & choose the font size that you prefer & click on "OK."

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29. NEW | NQLX Single Stock Futures (SSF) Data

Answer: For an explanation of NQLX Single Stock Futures (SSF), click here. For a more detailed guide, click here.

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30. Can you load multiple Charts simultaneously? (this refers to: SmartCharts-Streaming Real-Time Charts)

Answer: Yes, you can view up to 5 charts simultaneously. To load multiple charts, just minimize the chart being viewed presently & load another chart from the same place you loaded your initial chart.

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