StartPrice = ValueWhen( DateNum() == 1020501, Close ); EndPrice = ValueWhen( DateNum() == 1030501, Close ); PctRtn = ( EndPrice - StartPrice ) / StartPrice * 100
Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "steve_almond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:22 AM Subject: [amibroker] Fixed Date for Annual Returns >I would like to do an exploration to calculate simple stock returns, > but at fixed dates. I don't want to use the Ref function which links > the return to today's date. > > For example: > > % return from May/1/2002 to May/1/2003 > % return from Feb/1/2004 to Feb/28/2005 > > How can I specify those dates in an exploration? > I'm guessing I could use Datenum, but how would I ask for the closing > price on datenum=1011231? > > Thanks, > > Steve > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check DEVLOG: > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/ > > For other support material please check also: > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
