Been looking at different platforms for crude oil price tracking but most have delayed feeds or charge extra for real-time data.
Anyone found something reliable that doesn’t break the bank? Need something that actually updates fast enough for day trading.
TradingView has a good option for oil tracking with their real-time data package. The free basic plan gives delayed data, but you’ll need the paid version for day trading.
Many brokers like Interactive Brokers provide real-time feeds through their platforms. If you’re using one of them, take a look at what they already include before investing in extra software.
Yahoo Finance works fine for quick checks. Updates are fast enough for most trading situations.
Most brokers feed oil data directly just use theirs.
I’ve tested a bunch of different setups over the years. Bloomberg Terminal is the gold standard but costs around $2000 monthly - only worth it if you’re trading serious size.
For day trading oil, I actually stick with my broker’s platform (OANDA) since the data feeds directly into where I’m placing orders. The extra milliseconds from switching between apps killed a few trades early on.
ThinkorSwim from TD Ameritrade gives solid real-time oil data and their charts are decent. Been using it as a backup for about 3 years now.
If you just need price alerts and basic monitoring, try the MarketWatch app. Updates fast enough and won’t cost you anything. I use it when I’m away from my main setup.
Whatever you pick, test the speed during high volatility periods. Some feeds lag during news events when you need them most.
Most MT4 and MT5 platforms provide real-time oil futures data if your broker has commodity CFDs. Check what’s included with your broker before spending on extra software.
For simple price tracking, the investing.com mobile app is good for quick updates. Reuters Eikon is professional but comes at a high cost.
Your broker’s native platform typically offers the quickest execution. Switching to a separate monitoring tool before trading can slow you down and lead to losses.