[amibroker] Re: Using VIX as a trigger

["C Alvarez" <web1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That is exactly what I needed. I just could not find it in the docs. 
I figured it would be something simple.

I needed to upgrade, but then again I have looking for a reason to 
upgrade.

Thanks,
Cesar

--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "john gibb" <jgibb1@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi Cesar,
> 
> I am not sure if it is in your version, but I would use SetForeign
() for
> this.
> 
> -john
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "C Alvarez" <web1@xxxx>
> To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 9:43 AM
> Subject: [amibroker] Using VIX as a trigger
> 
> 
> I want to do a backtest on the SPY where I use if the VIX is x%
> percent below its N day sma as a trigger to buy. How do I do this?
> There is probably a simple answer that I have not found.
> 
> I will also want to do a backtest that involves the VIX and another
> symbol as the trigger.
> 
> I have done lots of other backtests but none that use other symbols
> as triggers.
> 
> I am using version 4.3 of AmiBroker.
> 
> Thank you,
> Cesar
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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