I've note with interest the discussion on the future of the
template
of the US-Stocks database that Jim Swindle has provided to Amibroker
users. I've used the US-Stocks database from day one with Amibroker
(about 4 years) and switched over to the Hemscott version several
years ago. Before Jim came along with his easy to use template it was
next to impossible the update the database with new IPOS, ETF's,
handle splits etc. Jim has been doing this for over a year now on a
regular basis and it has been a real blessing. I am not a programmer
or I would be one of the first to jump in and take over. Hopefully,
someone in this group will can realize the strong need for this
project to continue and will step forward and take it over. It is
sorely needed.
Incidentally, this database can be used from sources other than Yahoo
both free and paid. It is the only database (I know of) available on a
gratis basis. Incidentally, Hemscott has more or less become the
standard as TC2007 and others have switched to it.
Let's not let this opportunity pass us buy!
Dick Hoierman