Q. I already have Flowscalper. Is this the same thing?
A. No, Flowshifts and Flowscalper are two completely different order flow tools. The order flow information that Flowshifts analyzes is different than what Flowscalper analyzes. In fact, Flowshifts and Flowscalper compliment each other nicely and it is recommended to run both.
Q. Is the Flowshifts a footprint chart?
A. No. The Flowshifts is an order flow tools that analyzes all the data
you would normally see on a footprint chart - the delta, imbalances, POC and volume.
Q. Do I need a footprint chart to use the Flowshifts?
A. No, the Flowshifts will run on normal bar or candlestick chart as well as a footprint chart.
Q. What platform does the Flowshifts work on?
A. The Flowshifts is programmed for NinjaTrader 8.
Q. Do I need the PAID version of NinjaTrader 8 or can I use the FREE version?
A. The Flowshifts will run on the PAID version as well as the FREE version of NT8.
Q. I use Sierra Chart, is the Flowshifts available for Sierra Chart?
A. No. At the moment the Flowshifts is only available for NT8.
Q. I see you have different markets and different time frames, do I need to follow so many different markets?
A. No, I show you different markets and different chart types so you can see for yourself how the Flowshifts works under different conditions.
Q. Does the Flowshifts work with Markers Plus from The Indicator Store?
A. Yes it does.
Q. I trade Forex, can I use the Flowshifts to analyze FX markets?
A. Yes & No. Flowshifts will NOT work on Forex data. Forex data is not centralized. If you want to trade Forex, I would suggest you trade the FX futures available at the CME where the data is centralized and better to analyze the order flow.
Q. What markets work best with Flowshifts?
A. Futures and stocks work best with the Flowshifts.
Q. What time frame is best for Flowshifts?
A. Order flow in generally is best for shorter time frames. If you trade anything from 30 second charts to 5 minutes, Flowshifts performs well. When you start analyzing order flow over 15 minutes, the order flow that happened earlier is not as relevant.>