[amibroker] missing symbols help please

2007-03-03 Thread paulradge
advice please it seems that when i delete a stock ticker from a watch list that i've deleted it from the "all" folder too,,, ie had PSA in a watch list that i set up and deleted it from the watchlist but now can't find it anywhere. how do i return the "ALL" folder to normal please ? re

RE: [amibroker] Re: Zweig 4% Rule/System

2007-03-03 Thread Paul Ho
I took a quick look at the spreadsheet, it has something that is very different than what you have described I think it goes something like sell if the close is certain % below the highest high since the last buy, and buy if it is certain % above the lowest low since the last sell. _ Fr

Re: [amibroker] Auto add symbol

2007-03-03 Thread Yuki Taga
Hi Michael.S.G., Sunday, March 4, 2007, 10:11:23 AM, you wrote: MSG> I have noticed with AB 4.904 that when you type a ticker in the select MSG> ticker box, And the ticker doesn't exist AB now "Creates" a new symbol. MSG> Anyone know how to turn this off? MSG> Have looked in prefs, But found not

[amibroker] Auto add symbol

2007-03-03 Thread Michael.S.G.
I have noticed with AB 4.904 that when you type a ticker in the select ticker box, And the ticker doesn't exist AB now "Creates" a new symbol. Anyone know how to turn this off? Have looked in prefs, But found nothing relevant.

[amibroker] Re: Zweig 4% Rule/System

2007-03-03 Thread dmcleod1981
Paul, Thanks for the help, unfortunately this doesn't match up with any of the signals when compared to excel and also doesn't match up with other sources who post this system. Now I just have to figure out why. I appreciate your help and this has given me other ways to test. Using FLIP seemed t

[amibroker] Re: New AB - Yahoo Database

2007-03-03 Thread jrswindle2001
Hi Rick, Yes, what I do is just install over the old one and then redownload the data. This takes care of new symbols, deletions, changes in symbols, etc. Thanks, Jim --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Rik Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If I already have your database installed from

RE: [amibroker] Exposure: What is it, How is it calculated by AB and How do margin and scaling affect it in AB?

2007-03-03 Thread dingo
BTW I noticed that you start taking margin loans immediately instead of waiting until all initial cash has been exhausted, correct? My broker doesn't start giving me margin until the cash in the account is gone. Just wondering why you chose the way you're doing it? Also, in the exposure calc: Whe

[amibroker] Re: Anybody ? ----> How to reference Foreign symbol industry?

2007-03-03 Thread trb0428
Tomasz - Correct,as usual. My mistakemuch appreciated. regards, Tom --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It works fine, see this sample: > > IndustryID(1); // SELECTED SYMBOL industry > > SetForeign("MSFT"); > > IndustryID(1); // MSFT industry

Re: [amibroker] Exposure: What is it, How is it calculated by AB and How do margin and scaling affect it in AB?

2007-03-03 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Single bar exposure is (Value of all currently open positions)/(Total Equity) (where total equity is value of all open positions plus all available funds). Now this single bar exposure is summed up for all bars and divided by number of bars to get system exposure. Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko

Re: [amibroker] Anybody ? ----> How to reference Foreign symbol industry?

2007-03-03 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
It works fine, see this sample: IndustryID(1); // SELECTED SYMBOL industry SetForeign("MSFT"); IndustryID(1); // MSFT industry Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message - From: "trb0428" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:21 PM Subject: [ami

Re: [amibroker] Re: PriceBoundChecking and entry price adjusting

2007-03-03 Thread Graham
Backtester will give correct results if it is as you trade What the code will not supply is correct in real time trade signals with future bars referenced (eg with scan) for last bar of data -- Cheers Graham AB-Write >< Professional AFL Writing Service Yes, I write AFL code to your requirements h

[amibroker] Re: fixed stop loop???????????

2007-03-03 Thread booker_1324
Thanks again David. You have been very helpful Ron --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "dbw451" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, I use a stop and profit target all the time just like you have coded > (except I would call myStop2 something like myProfitTarget). > > > > Regards, > > >

[amibroker] TJ - Thanks

2007-03-03 Thread ymtrader1
Thanks for fixing the tool tip issue where it was only working in one chart. Thanks again for a great product.

[amibroker] Exposure: What is it, How is it calculated by AB and How do margin and scaling affect it in AB?

2007-03-03 Thread dingo
Better known as "Exposure, The Trifecta". Its hard out there for a duude! Anyone care to explain? d

Re: [amibroker] New AB - Yahoo Database

2007-03-03 Thread Nick Busigin
On Sat, 3 Mar 2007, jrswindle2001 wrote: > If anyone is interested, I have posted a new AB blank database > on my website. Data is effective as of 03/02/2007 > > It is setup for the Yahoo down-loader, US-Stocks.zip > > http://www.icc-az.com/Update-AB.html Thanks for sharing your monthly databas

[amibroker] Anybody ? ----> How to reference Foreign symbol industry?

2007-03-03 Thread trb0428
No response to my first query, so I'm guessing this can't be done??? Tom --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "trb0428" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Does anyone know of a way to get the industry name of a foreign symbol. > I have tried using the SetForeign() function followed by IndustryId() > but

RE: [amibroker] New AB - Yahoo Database

2007-03-03 Thread Rik Rasmussen
If I already have your database installed from about a month ago, do I install this over that, or must I delete the old database and have to redownload all the back data for all the symbols from Yahoo? In other words, what is the best way to update and take advantage of any changes you have made?

[amibroker] Re: TJ ---> Does CategoryAddSymbol work from Indicators?

2007-03-03 Thread trb0428
Thank You! I now see the symbols in the correct Watchlists. regards, TOm --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes it works everywhere, however if you use it in indicators, > you need to refresh symbol tree using View->Refresh All menu. > > Best rega

Re: [amibroker] TJ ---> Does CategoryAddSymbol work from Indicators?

2007-03-03 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Yes it works everywhere, however if you use it in indicators, you need to refresh symbol tree using View->Refresh All menu. Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message - From: "trb0428" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [amibroker]

[amibroker] TJ ---> Does CategoryAddSymbol work from Indicators?

2007-03-03 Thread trb0428
Tomasz - does this work in indicators? I can not find anything in the documentation or this forum which says it does not work in indicators, yet that is what appears to be the case. Please advise. thanks, Tom --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "trb0428" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm tring to

RE: [amibroker] Re: fixed stop loop???????????

2007-03-03 Thread dbw451
Yes, I use a stop and profit target all the time just like you have coded (except I would call myStop2 something like myProfitTarget). Regards, David _ From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of booker_1324 Sent: 03/03/2007 10:41 AM To: amibroker@y

[amibroker] Re: fixed stop loop???????????

2007-03-03 Thread booker_1324
Hi Dave, Thank you for the Applystop explanation as I have struggled with the proper use of Applystop and this helps a lot. One more question if I may. Is it possible to have both of these statements ApplyStop(stopTypeLoss, stopModePoint, myStop1, 1); ApplyStop(stopTypeProfit, stopModePoint,

[amibroker] Account Manager Import

2007-03-03 Thread Jim Ellis
Is it possible or do you plan for it to be possible to import data into the new account manager from an external source such as a file of trade confirmations or directly from the broker such as IB?

Re: [amibroker] Gann Squares

2007-03-03 Thread wavemechanic
Chuck: Gann (and Fibonacci) constructions are aimed at identifying potential price and time targets. In this sense, think how one uses a trendline as a area of potential support and resistance. As you note, some approach Gann (and Fibonacci although to a lesser degree) from a metaphysical/ast

Re: [amibroker] Re: Gann Squares

2007-03-03 Thread Yuki Taga
Hi Lester, Saturday, March 3, 2007, 9:29:04 PM, you wrote: LV> I'm not sure what significance anything conceived by Gann in LV> 1930s has in today's markets. As far as I know, Gann was using LV> 3-day or 5-day bars instead of daily, astrology, etc. in his LV> research. Just keep it in mind when l

RE: [amibroker] Re: fixed stop loop???????????

2007-03-03 Thread dbw451
Hi Ron, This is more code than it needs to be, but hopefully it makes a way to set Buy and Short fixed stops clear (please note: I wrote this for this as an example for this post and have not tested the code): myBuyEntryPrice = ValueWhen(Buy,C); // substitute equation for your buy entr

[amibroker] Re: Mirroring the Chart

2007-03-03 Thread brian.z123
Hello Tomasz, Thanks for turning on the lights. Excuse my very poor choice of words; of course such a thing can not be inconsistent. I checked your image at the FT site; I was sure you would have no hair left. You must have a very good quality toupee ;-) BrianB2 --- In amibroker@yahoogroup

Re: [amibroker] Re: TTMSqueeze, TTMTrend indicators

2007-03-03 Thread kin ford7
Hi Guno, Can you please, e mail me the code or formula for ttmtrend? many thanks best regards ford --- gunovanengel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > Squeeze > http://www.amibroker.com/library/detail.php?id=453 > Heikin ashi = ttmTrend > http://www.amibroker.com/members/traders/02-2004.html > >

Re: [amibroker] Re: TTMSqueeze, TTMTrend indicators

2007-03-03 Thread Rakesh Sahgal
To combat lag in MAs' you can adopt any of the following methods:- [1] Use Hull MA based on the work of Alan Hull.. Search the archives , it has been discussed recently and in the past. [2] Start studying the work of JM Hurst. Not a task thats going to be completed in a jiffy. R On 3/3/07,

[amibroker] Re: PriceBoundChecking and entry price adjusting

2007-03-03 Thread hairy_mug
Thank you grahm; Yes, realize I might not get the trade if my price is passed... Am I correct in setting PriceBoundChecking false, test this? I read posts to effect that the back-tester can't give correct results if future bars are referenced. If this is the case, how can I tune my entry price?

[amibroker] Re: Gann Squares

2007-03-03 Thread Lester Vanhoff
I'm not sure what significance anything conceived by Gann in 1930s has in today's markets. As far as I know, Gann was using 3-day or 5-day bars instead of daily, astrology, etc. in his research. Just keep it in mind when looking at his ideas. On the other hand he still has lots of followers toda

Re: [amibroker] Re: Mirroring the Chart

2007-03-03 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, BarCount is number of elements in AFL array. Its length is DYNAMIC (may change from execution to execution) depending on chart zoom level - if you zoom in the BarCount will decrease. BarIndex() is represents FIXED quote (bar) index. It does not change when you zoom in/zoom out. It may only

[amibroker] Re: Mirroring the Chart

2007-03-03 Thread brian.z123
Robert, I plot everything that I can to help with understanding. Actually barcount doesn't plot so well; it only consistently works when you first insert it (Tomasz will be tearing his hair out seeing me recommend plotting it). It does, however, show clearly what it is about in that one instan

[amibroker] Re: Zweig 4% Rule/System

2007-03-03 Thread brian.z123
Paul, Thanks for correcting my error - humble apologies DM. BrianB2. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Ho" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is what you need > buy = cross(c, ref(llv(c, 52), -1)* 1.04); > sell = cross(ref(hhv(c, 52), -1)*0.96, c); > > > _ > > From: amibroker@

[amibroker] Re: New AB - Yahoo Database

2007-03-03 Thread brian.z123
Hello John, Thanks for your efforts. I tried it out today and it worked beautifully. 10 years of history in approx eight hours on my slow old regional Australia broadband. Cheers, BrianB2. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "jrswindle2001" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If anyone is interest