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[amibroker] Re: how to express symbol in a backtest



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sorry, I meant to say I'm looking for a close which is at least a  
percentage below the 10 ma, say 10% . In other words " close of vix is 
at least 10% below the 10ma of vix". I'm looking for a way to use vix 
extremes as an entry point. Thanks--- In 
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "triangle702000" <jkra70@xxx> wrote:
>
> I'd like to create a backtest which uses a close of ^VIX under its 10 
> day MA as one of the parameters, but I'm having trouble making it 
work.
> 
> I've tried something like - "^vix" < ma(c,"vix",10)...
> 
> meaning "...when ^vix is less than the 10 day ma of ^vix" , but I get 
a 
> lot of syntax error messages. What is the best way to express this?
> 
> Up until recently,I've used AB mostly for charting and a few simple 
> explorations. I'm just beginning to wade into afl and am having a 
rough 
> time of it so far. I'd appreciate any assistance anyone can give . 
> thanks.
>



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