CQG Data Feed for NinjaTrader Problems

I am a new trader using the Trend Catcher System and having some good results in demo mode thus far. I’m trading the ES futures contract. However, around 12 pm ET today the data feed for their Demo account went down and ninjatrader said they’re working on the issue. Does anyone know if this happens a lot with the demo account data feeds, etc? It seems a little coincidental that on an incredibly good day to trade with all the volatility in the markets that the “free” demo account feed goes down. I’m thinking that ninjatrader cut the free data feed to lure traders into buying their Kinetic Data Feed for $55/month. Again, I’m new to using ninjatrader and if this issue happens a lot is it worth it to just get the kinetic data feed for the monthly fee? Thanks!

Justin

Hi Justin, No the demo feed being down is in no way based on Ninja or any CQG trying to to get you to buy someone elses feed. You can not trade live with demo data so even though it was a good day for trading in now way warrants a promotion of Kinetic etc. Demo feeds are free demo feeds that can occaisionally have issues like any feed, internet, phone service etc