How to load indexes such as NYSE, NAS, and S&P 500; Reuter’s symbols .IXIC, .NYA, and $SPY not found

Try updating your symbol database. Go in the downloader, click on TOOLS | UPDATE SYMBOLS. When the update is done close MetaStock and the Downloader, then restart. Next, try to open .DJI, if it tells you it is an invalid symbol then most likely your account is not set up to get indices and you need to call Equis support.

Remember: if you have the securities in the folder arranged by name, typing in 'spy' will not load the chart. Try changing the folder to 'view by symbol'.