Elektron enables data retrieval using the Elektron Message API. You can request current and real-time market data. Also, you can write Elektron Message API code to retrieve data using other custom request messages.
Using Elektron data, you can make investment decisions. For a simple example, see Decide to Buy Shares Using Elektron Current Data.
Decide to Buy Shares Using Elektron Current Data
Make investment decision to buy shares of a Reuters® Instrument Code (RIC) using Elektron current data.
Decide to Buy Shares Using Elektron Real-Time Data
Make investment decision to buy shares of multiple RICs using Elektron real-time data.
Writing and Running Custom Event Handler Functions
You can process events related to any data updates by writing a custom event handler function for use with Datafeed Toolbox™.