Dave, What database are you using (other than TC2005)? If it is USStocks database that is available from AmiBroker it is certainly relevant. But, Yahoo revised their industry groups over a year ago and a revised version was posted on this board under the Hemscott name. With this database the industry groups match Yahoo's current ones. I've also used the TC2000 database and find it excellent. Only problem is it has over 10,000 stocks that includes low volume stocks and penny stocks. My database is confined to stocks with over 100,000 volume and prices above $2.00 about 3580 stocks in total. In using the EODData you download each market (nyse,amex,nasdq) and merge into one file and give it a name i.e. "StockData_20060627". Then go to the "Import Wizard" under the dropdown under Files. Wizard will walk you through the procedure. Just make sure you data profile matches Wizards and make sure to UnCheck "automatically add new symbols". If you don't uncheck this you will end up with every stock on the EOD database. With the EOD data I don't get the indices data as it is set up in Yahoo format so download it through AmiQuote. Also you may find that EOD may occasionally miss a stock so you can use Yahoo to download it. Once you have your database downloaded do a scan or exploration to make sure all stocks has been update. If some haven't chances they have merged or been delisted. You can find out status through Yahoo and delete accordingly. On splits I keep a calendar of Split available through Yahoo and adjust them accordingly. The other alternative would be to reload the entire database through Yahoo as they automatically update for splits. Hope this answers your most pertinent questions.
Dick H --- In [email protected], "MarketMonk777" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Dick, > > Thanks for responding and providing a good word for the services of Yahoo as > well as EODdata. > > Currently I use TC2005, and have enjoyed their service over the years. It > takes about 2 to 3 minutes to download all of the stocks in their database. > They take care of additions, deletions, as well as splits. You do have to > perform a periodic update (retrieval) from time to time to keep the > databases synchronized. I am sure that a few of the more experienced folks > can share some of their ways that they perform maintenance tasks. > > What are the steps you take each night to import the data from EODdata into > your database? > > Dave > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of areehoi > Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 11:59 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [amibroker] Re: EOD data > > I'll be the contratian. I've usued Yahoo data for a number of years and > found it as good as any. Their source is CSI data so it should be Okay. On > splits I keep a splits calendar and adjust accordingly. Or, you can > redownload periodically (the whole database) as Yahoo adjusts. > Lately I've used EODdata and found it excellent. It downloads in seconds > so doesnt take the time that Yahoo does to download. I use the AmiQuote that > comes with AmiBroker. > > R.E.(Dick) Hoierman > > --- In [email protected], "matrix10014" <allansn@> wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > Just setting up Ami,for the first time and was wondering if there were > > any strong feelings regarding yahoo EOD vs Quotes plus?? > > > > Any major benefits or drawbacks?? > > > > Any insight appreciated > > > > Allan > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> See > what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. > http://us.click.yahoo.com/2pRQfA/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/GHeqlB/TM > --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. > > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to SUPPORT {at} > amibroker.com > > For other support material please check also: > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/6pRQfA/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/GHeqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com For other support material please check also: http://www.amibroker.com/support.html Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
