The next component in TraderXL Pro we will have a look at is RTQuotesXL. RTQuotesXL allows you to import realtime stock data into Excel directly. RTQuotesXL makes use of Yahoo’s real time data service, so the catch is to make proper use of this plugin you need to be a paid subscriber to this service. If you are not a subscriber your quotes will be delayed. Currently Yahoo’s real time service only offers quotes for three exchanges NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX. The menu for this component is shown below.

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Once again the best way to look at RTQuotes features is by way of an example. For this example we will add five stocks from the ASX to download 20 min delayed data for. After creating a new workbook it is simply a matter of selecting RTQuotes Manager from the RTQuotes menu and a dialog box like the one shown below will appear. Simply enter the ticker symbols and refine the settings as desired.

After you click go a new sheet will be added according to your pre defined settings and the charts and quotes will automatically update. Below is a screenshot showing the added worksheet with a vertical quote layout.

A second worksheet will also be added that highlights key metrics related to the stocks you have selected. The worksheet should look similar to the one shown below.

As you can see RTQuotes is an excellent addition to TraderXL Pro package, unfortunately it is somewhat limited as the Yahoo realtime quotes service is still evolving. I have my fingers crossed that ASX data will be added to this service at some point in the future as US$10.95 a month for realtime data is extremely cheap.

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