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[amibroker] Re: Can I import my own non-price data into AB?



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This is what I would try as well, putting score into open interest or some other field that you are not using today.

--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Robert Chevallier <robert.chevallier@xxx> wrote:
>
> Import Ascii file
> 
> with the proper format file, you should be able to import your data to the
> stock
> 
> 2009/10/31 Rob <sidhartha70@xxx>
> 
> >
> >
> > Check out AddToComposite()... I think you'll find it will serve your needs.
> >
> >
> > --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <amibroker%40yahoogroups.com>, "f8fcs"
> > <nickdepeyster@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a scoring system that I would like to import into AB, and then
> > overlay the technical indicators. The scoring system goes back in time -- a
> > typical database row reads 'Symbol,Date,Score'. The scores change from
> > period to period.
> > >
> > > I would hope to run backtests that screen stocks based on the score. At
> > each time period, only top ranked stocks (using my custom score) would be
> > eligible for purchase. Technical indicators would help with the timing.
> > >
> > > It does not appear feasible to reproduce the score in AB. Importation is
> > the only solution. I understand there is the Rmath plug in which might help,
> > but I don't know R. I do know VB.
> > >
> > > I guess my first thought would be, does AB have a parser that allows it
> > to read generic ASCII files that contain non price data, in such a way that
> > the scores become available in a backtesting environment?
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>




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