Re: [amibroker] Changing the stop loss depending on the stock price?

[Thomas Ludwig <Thomas.Ludwig@xxxxxx>]

Louis,

> Hi,
>
> Ok I think I understand... If I want to use custom values, I need to
> build the code for the backtesting, and then I will have to click the
> "Enable custom backtest procedure" button.  I can't just use what's
> there and add some things to it.

No, you don't need custom backtester at this stage, IMHO.
>
> So, basically, if I want to:
>
> 1) Change the % loss-stop depending on the price;

Just use the code provided by Chris.

> 2) Sell half my position after a % of profit or after some other
> conditions;

An example that gives you an idea how to do it can be found in the 
manual: Tutorial -> Amibroker Formula Language -> Pyramiding/scaling 
and multiple currencies -> Example 4

Regards,

Thomas
>
> I have to build the whole backtesting procedure.  Is this right?
>
> I really like the help files, but there should be more examples with
> them. I learn a lot by watching examples!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Louis
>
> 2008/2/22, Thomas Ludwig <Thomas.Ludwig@xxxxxx>:
> >   > The Help file will explain.
> > >
> > > Help > SetOptions
> > > Help > BuyPrice
> > > Help> Applystop
> > >
> > > The Help files are full of good examples of code.
> >
> > Indeed. And a nice framework for AB beginners can be found here:
> > http://www.amibroker.com/library/detail.php?id=547
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Thomas




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