Yahoo download for index
Yahoo has slightly updated its names for index historical data. Instead of having the standard ^GSPC for S&P500, now the name is %5EGSPC. %u201C%5E%u201D is being used for all indexes.
Is there a
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Portfolio - opening a chart from portfolio screen
Hi,
Could QS dev. team consider adding following functionality:
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Multiple Static Watchlists and Screener
Hi,
Is there a simple way to add multiple static watchlists to the screener for analysis?
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Clickable Links
Someone may have already suggested this, but I didn't see it. On group and public forum message boards, it would be nice if URLs were 'clickable'.

Comp() in QS language and AMM if no Market Data
I have the following AMM OnEndPeriod code I want to run always EOM, even if weekend or no marketdata (different exchanges). How can I make sure the Roc and comp() functions evaluate always the last available

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External Database
Hello. I'm considering using MySQL or another external database to store and maintain trading data. There are a few reasons for this, including transparency, the ability to have full control over tables

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Do backtests include dividends?
Do backtests include dividends in the results? I didn't see any mention of it in the 'Realized trades' tab of the 'Simulator Report'.

Thanks....

Group activity / posts by email?
Is is possible to automatically send all activities / posts of subscribed groups by email to all group members? Maybe as feature to be (de)activated in profile, or kind of "subscribe to this group activity"

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Puzzling over the Comp() function
Why are the following two statements not equivalent?
I have a Sim with the following statements:
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How do I download data to backtest it?
I've looked through the guides and the best I could find was this:

http://www.quantshare.com/sa-426-6-ways-to-download-free-intraday-and-tick-data-for-the-us-stock-market...

Adjusted or unadjusted intraday data on stoscks
I am trying to make a predicting model. Possibly I will run ARCH-GARCH model, and some technical indicators such as short-term and long-term moving averages, golden-cross and death-cross , moving average

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Optimization Report Metrics
Hi-

Is there a way to add other columns to the optimization report other than the fitness value? For example drawdown or return for each tested strategy?...

Function/property to catch the first visible bar/date within a chart
I would like to update the reference/index date for this formula dynamically each time the chart scroll bar is moved, so that index date corresponds to first visible on the chart:

a = CompareAssets("ILF;EPP;SHY",...

Margin @ top of chart
How do I add a static margin of x*ticksize to the top of the screen. http://goo.gl/8uFA2X

When price makes new highs/lows in real time, I need more space at the top, especially when the chart is not...

Number Formatting
Hi-

Is there any way to format and/or round numbers returned in the watchlist? For example......

Functions in Global Tab
Hello,

When I am working on various AMM scripts, I often use the same logic. So I place them in functions....

How to import reconstructed global sovereign bonds
Hi,

I reconstructed indexes of sovereign bonds in various international countries based on historical yields. For each country, I downloaded the daily interest rates. In some cases, for older data all...

New Group feature - and teaser..
Dear QS,
excellent new group feature! Convinced this will further boost the exchange of trading ideas, systems and inquiries.
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addcolumn and stock name
Hi,
I am trying to add the stock name to a screener and can not figure out how one accesses the stock name.Is it "description"??
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How to calculate the Wlliams VIX Fix?
The Williams VIX Fix (WVF) is defined as:
WVF = (Highest (Close,22) - Low)/(Highest(Close,22))*100
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How to get the median closing price?
Is there a way to get the median (not the simple moving average but the simple moving median) closing price over a range of days?

How to force simulator to close open positions when data ends?
Hi QS,

I've started to do backtesting with survivorship bias free data. I use Norgate Premium data and something I was not expecting happens when including delisted stocks. basically if I have an open...

QS language functions color & font
Hi All,
Is it possible to change QS language functions color in Simulator & Screener editors?
The current "Light blue" is not working v.well with my eyes....

interactive brokers
hi,
are there any instructions on how to connect with IB for intraday charting.I am unable to connect
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AMM ATS script
Hi QS wizards,
QS A. Money Management recently added ATS option.
Is there a description of requirements and an example of the AMM script to use with ATS ?...

Version Update 3.1.2
Hi QS, just noted by coincidence that Version 3.1.2 is out.

As suggestion, would you consider posting an update in the forum to notify users about updates? Or even email message.....

weekly/daily trendlines
Hi,
I thought at one point I could draw a trendline on a weekly chart and when I shifted to a daily time frame the trendline would automatically show up on the dailys.It doesnt appear to function that
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Fibonacci Retracements
It would be nice to have a manual drawing and autotool, to actually draw the retracements on the chart.

Data from database of other account
Hi QS,

I have three different accounts, one each for Intraday, EOD(End of day) and Derivetives. In my EOD account I want to see how price of one of the Option varied. How it can be done? I am using NSE...

Screening formula
Is there a way to screen for stocks that have closed above a 5 day simple moving average after having closed below it on the previous day?