How to enter 2 instruments on the same chart

[12VMan]

How do you add a 2nd instrument to a chart? As an example, I am trying to load CL 05-20 and CL 09-20. If I start with a new chart, I can choose both instruments and select Panel 1 for both, but I only see 1 instrument's data.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

I suspect the issue is that you're trying to load two contracts of the same instrument while the default merge policy of 'merge back adjusted' is in use. We'll likely need to change the merge policy so you can see the data for each specific contract and you may also benefit from having the two data series on two different panels (instead of stacked in panel 1).

Please clarify - is it your intention to have the two contracts stacked on top of each other? Or would you like them to be separated?

[12VMan]

I would like them in the same chart. What does "Merge Back Adjusted" do? Better question is what happens if I turn it off?

Thanks for the help,
Brandon

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

Merge policy controls how historical data for futures contracts are merged (or not merged) together. To learn more about this, visit the link below:

• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...rge_policy.htm

To accomplish what you desire, you'll need to change your merge policy to 'Do not merge':

• Control Center > Tools > Options
• Market Data > Change 'Merge policy' to 'Do not merge' > OK
• On your charts, right-click and select 'Reload all historical data'