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TradeStation EasyLanguage for Algorithmic Trading

You're reading from   TradeStation EasyLanguage for Algorithmic Trading Discover real-world institutional applications of Equities, Futures, and Forex markets

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835881200
Length 282 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Author (1):
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Domenico D'Errico Domenico D'Errico
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Table of Contents (13) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Algorithmic Trading and the TradeStation Platform FREE CHAPTER 2. Chapter 2: Getting Hands-On with EasyLanguage 3. Chapter 3: Writing a Trend Strategy 4. Chapter 4: Strategy Backtesting and Validation 5. Chapter 5: Reversal Strategies 6. Chapter 6: Trend Pullback Strategies 7. Chapter 7: Risk Management 8. Chapter 8: Futures and Forex Algorithmic Trading 9. Chapter 9: The Trading Operational Plan 10. Chapter 10: EasyLanguage in AI – Bridging Traditional Trading and Advanced Analytics 11. Chapter 11: EasyLanguage for Machine Learning 12. Index

Understanding the basics of EasyLanguage

This section explores the fundamentals of EasyLanguage, offering a comprehensive understanding of its syntax, structure, and capabilities. In this section, we will cover the following topics:

  • What is EasyLanguage?
  • How EasyLanguage works
  • Words
  • Expressions
  • Statements
  • Punctuation

What is EasyLanguage?

EasyLanguage comprises words, operators, and punctuation, amalgamated to formulate rules or instructions grounded in market data. These directives guide TradeStation in executing various analytical tasks. The rules and instructions, along with their resultant tasks, operate on the basis of “bars” and the data encapsulated within each bar.

The following primary data is contained in each bar of a chart:

  • Open: The price level the bar opened at
  • High: The highest price level in the bar
  • Low: The lowest price level in the bar
  • Close: The price the bar closed at
  • Date: The date of...
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