There is a specific checkbox for futures trading. Check that in AA->Settings. Then right-click on your futures symbols and choose Information. In there, at the bottom, you will find 4 boxes to fill out that handle all necessary futures info. Don't forget to set trade delays to 1 (you certainly will be trading at next bar open). You can do this in code: SetTradeDelays(1,1,1,1); BuyPrice = SellPrice = ShortPrice = CoverPrice = O;
There are other things you can/should set in code too. Check SetOptions in the HELP section. -- Terry -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wes_zoltran2 Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 18:52 To: [email protected] Subject: [amibroker] Needs some help backtesting a 5min futures system Hi All I'm trying to backtest a daytrading system that trades on the eminis such as YM, ER2, and the EUR, GBP currency futures. It uses a 5 minute period. I've read thru the doc and boards here a few times, but as still stuck on a couple points. I want to backtest this system, and limit it to just one contract at a time per security. so .. 1) How do I specify the margin required? I've been using 20%, but I'm not sure this is the right way to do it. 2) How do I limit the backtester to just one contract? I don't want it buying all it can, up to available margin. 3)Any other tips or refererences/links would be appreciated Thanks Wes 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 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/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
