First, thank you for your response. 1. I looked into Foreign which I use to reference the foreign index. However, I am not sure how to tell Amibroker to buy security A or sell security B depending on what is happening on that index.
3. Thanks for your formula. I was trying to emulate a formula named 65sma-3cc which was laid out in Beyond Technical Analysis. The book indicated that this simple system produces good results over a wide variety of markets. For some reason, I am getting horrible results. If someone wants to work with me on it, then I can provide what I have done. --- In [email protected], "NW Trader" <ta4cha...@...> wrote: > > Hi chi, > > Brief responses to your questions (the markets are open & I'm trading, so not > much time for detail): > > 1) Yes. See Foreign in help and numerous posts in this group. > > 2) Yes. AB is very programmable. If you can think articulate it, it > probably can be done. > > 3) Try this to get started: Buy = C> MA(C,65) AND REF(C> MA(C,65) ,-1) AND > REF(C> MA(C,65) ,-2); > > Peace and Justice --- Patrick > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jchi18 > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 6:22 AM > Subject: [amibroker] AFL Programming Questions > > > Now that I've found a competent group that seems willing to help, I would > like to pose some questions: > > 1. What is the best way to reference an index (i.e., S&P 500) and > depending on the condition of that index the formula would indicate a buy > signal for stock A or a sell signal for stock B? I am trying to create a > simple formula that trades two ETFs (MDY for longs and MYY for shorts). > > 2. Is there a way to change your position size depending on variables? > For instance, I would like to increase the size of my buys and decrease the > size of my shorts in the case where the overall market (i.e., S&P500 close > > its 200 MA) is in an uptrend. And vice versa. > > 3. I have been reading some books and I wanted to emulate a formula that I > read about. It's very simple but I can't figure out how to do it simply. If > there are three consecutive closes above the 65 SMA, then buy. If there are > three consecutive closes below the 65 SMA then sell. Any thoughts on how to > do it? > > Thanks again for everyone who helped me before. I'm going to guess that > you'll be hearing a lot from me. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > **** IMPORTANT PLEASE READ **** > This group is for the discussion between users only. > This is *NOT* technical support channel. > > TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT send an e-mail directly to > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com > > TO SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS please use FEEDBACK CENTER at > http://www.amibroker.com/feedback/ > (submissions sent via other channels won't be considered) > > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check DEVLOG: > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/ > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
