Most intraday traders can work with 1-minute candles. You need tick data when your strategy depends on every small price move, such as scalping or very short entries.
The best setup gives you both: real-time ticks, 1-minute history for backtests and long end of day history for context.
Tick data vs 1-minute data in Amibroker
| Question | Tick data | 1-minute data |
|---|---|---|
| What it records | Every price update as it happens | One candle per minute (OHLC and volume) |
| Detail | Highest | Good for most intraday work |
| Chart speed | Heavier on large histories | Light and fast |
| Best for | Scalping, fast entries and exits | Intraday systems, scans, backtests |
| History size | Grows quickly | Easy to keep for months |
When 1-minute data is enough
If you trade setups that last several minutes or longer, a 1-minute candle already shows the move. You can build 5-minute, 15-minute and hourly charts from it, and backtests run quickly. For many traders this is the main working timeframe, and a year of 1-minute history gives enough data to test an idea across different market conditions.
When you want real-time tick data
Tick data helps when a few seconds matter. It lets the chart update as price moves instead of waiting for a candle to close, and it gives AFL formulas the latest price the moment it arrives. If you scalp or manage tight stop losses, tick-level updates make the chart feel closer to your broker screen. Our guide to tick by tick data for Amibroker explains how it works in more detail.
Why end of day history still matters
End of day data is the right tool for long-term trend checks, daily scans and wide backtests. Twenty years of history lets you test whether a system holds up across different market phases. To see how live and end of day data differ, read live vs EOD data for Amibroker.
What the Amiprofits plan includes
You can check all of this with a free trial before you pay. See the Amibroker data feed price guide for details, and how an Amibroker data feed works to understand ticks and backfill. If something does not update, use the troubleshooting guide. AmiBroker′s own documentation on quotes and data sources explains what the software expects from a feed.
Trading intraday? See our guide to the Amibroker data feed for intraday trading.
Setting up charts from scratch? Follow the AmiBroker live intraday chart setup guide.
Need more history on your charts? Read Amibroker backfill explained.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between tick data and 1-minute data?
Tick data records every price update as it happens. 1-minute data groups those updates into one candle per minute with open, high, low, close and volume. Tick data is more detailed, and 1-minute data is lighter and easier to chart.
Do I need tick data to trade intraday in Amibroker?
Not always. Many intraday traders work well with 1-minute candles. Tick data matters more for scalping, order flow style analysis and strategies that react to very small price moves.
How much 1-minute history do I get with Amiprofits?
The plan includes 1 year of 1-minute backfill and 20 years of end of day data, along with real-time tick data.
Can I use both tick and end of day data in one database?
Yes. Many traders chart intraday timeframes from live data and use end of day history for longer-term tests and scans.
How much does the feed cost?
Amiprofits costs ₹699 a month. New users pay ₹449 for the first month.
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