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I'm using a brokerage feed with DTNMA.  The backfill data I'm getting from DTNMA is not in line with the live data.  How can I resolve this?  (DTNMA Multiplier)
   

Answer

Watch this video for a demonstration of how to setup the DNTMA symbols with multipliers for certain symbols which require it.

Some known examples with their multipliers and display formats below.  Click on the name of the brokerage feed to view videos on setting up symbols for that feed.
 

TransAct Zen-Fire Interactive Brokers
Symbol DTNMA Format Symbol DTNMA Format Symbol DTNMA Format
ZCMY @C# * 0.01 400ths HGMY QHG# * 0.01 200ths      
ZWMY @W# * 0.01 400ths            
6JMY @JY# * 1000000 99            
ZSMY @S# * 0.01 400ths            

Replace the blue M with month code, Y with the single digit year (0 for 2010, etc), YY with the 2-digit year (10 for 2010, etc)