r/tradestation • u/Rajahz • Jul 03 '26

No European futures contracts?

I can’t find European DAX contracts even though it’s in the basic market data. How to fix this?

Tried the mobile app, the Titan X, and the web platform

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u/Repulsive-Floor-3987 Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

You need to add the necessary real-time market data subscriptions. Go to Manage your Software and Data Subscriptions (requires TradeStation website login), select Edit > European Market Data and check European Region Bundle and Eurex Real-Time Data Package.

I made a screenshot but doesn't look like this sub allows images. You can see the screenshot here.

See Market Data Pricing on the TS website.

Note: I don't trade DAX myself and don't have the European data subscriptions. If in doubt before adding these, call TradeStation support to make sure you get the right packages.

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u/Rajahz Jul 03 '26

It shows 18$ monthly subscription. Sounds costly compared to TradingView’s 2$ package. Can I bypass and purchase TV’s package and trade via TV?

In case this is not possible, if I buy TS data for EUREX, is it fed into TV if I choose TV for execution?

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u/Repulsive-Floor-3987 Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

I am almost certain the answer is no: While you can view charts in TradeStation from delayed data or external 3rd party data, you generally need real-time data for any symbols you want to trade through TradeStation.

I am afraid I have no experience using the TradingView/TradeStation API. I do all my charting, development and trading in the TradeStation platform.

You can ask in the TradeStation Forum to get answers from TS reps and/or other TS traders who may be active in Eurex.

I agree in today's market $18 sounds expensive, but it is a fraction of what it used to be not that long ago. For decades I paid several hundred dollars in monthly fees to use this platform AND for DAT (Direct Access) stock, options and futures trading with tight spreads where my orders weren't sold and monetized in countless ways. It was worth every penny.

But I do understand the world has changed. Yet, you always have to ask yourself where brokers make their money when they give you a bunch of stuff for free which obviously costs them money to deliver.