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Re: [amibroker] How to use intraday futures data for backtesting



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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "arzoo400" <arzoo400@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 3:20 AM
Subject: [amibroker] How to use intraday futures data for backtesting


> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm new to amibroker and am trying to see if it fits my requirements.
> My main purpose is to be able to test strategies (ie. backtesting). I
> hear the AFL is good and is able to do the job well.
> 
> My question is, how do i get past intraday (1min, 3min, 5min, etc.)
> data for the NQ and ES e-mini futures (around 2-4 yrs worth). Are
> there downloads available through amibroker itself? does anyone have
> this data to use?
> 
> I use Quotetracker and IB. I am aware of the real-time data gathering,
> however, this will only store the day, which will take a while to
> compile the info for useful backtesting.
> 
> If not, can I use ASCII data and import it into amibroker. I would
> assume this is possible... what format should the file be in order to
> work properly.
> 
> I'm sorry for the naive questions. Hope someone can help.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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