Fix: Some portable exe packers trigger false alarms. Exclude your USB drive’s folder from real-time scanning on your own machines.
For active traders, flexibility is key. Markets move fast, and being tethered to a single desktop machine in your home office is becoming a thing of the past. If you are an AmiBroker user, you likely already appreciate its speed and power. But did you know you can untether it completely?
Enter AmiBroker Portable.
Running AmiBroker as a portable application allows you to carry your entire trading setup—charts, watchlists, formulas, and layouts—on a USB stick or in a cloud-synced folder.
In this post, we will explore the benefits of the portable version, how to set it up, and best practices to keep your data safe while trading on the go. amibroker portable
Day traders often use dedicated trading terminals (e.g., TD Ameritrade, Interactive Brokers). A portable setup allows you to run AmiBroker side-by-side with the broker’s software on any machine without "installing" anything.
During the installation process, AmiBroker asks for a destination directory. Fix: Some portable exe packers trigger false alarms
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Best for: Traveling traders, multi-PC users, USB-drive enthusiasts, and those avoiding system clutter.
Not ideal for: High-frequency backtests on weak USB 2.0 drives or collaborative team environments.
Option A: Use SUBST Command
Before running portable AmiBroker, open Command Prompt and type:
SUBST X: "E:\PortableAmi\DataBases"
Then create all databases inside X:\. On any new PC, run the same SUBST command mirroring your USB path. Day traders often use dedicated trading terminals (e
Option B: Relative Paths in Database Settings
In AmiBroker, go to Tools > Preferences > Data. Instead of C:\Data, type .\MyData. This forces AmiBroker to look for a MyData folder inside the portable directory.
Option C: Use Symbolic Links
Create a symbolic link inside the portable folder that points to a generic folder like .\DB. (Requires admin rights on the host, which defeats portability.)