If it is in a ASC file , it will take less than 5 minutes. , once you have done it a few times it will take less than 1 minute. This time will be the same if you have one symbol or 4000.Quote from chs245:
I backtest my systems currently using mySQL and Excel.
How long would it take TS to import 200 days worth of 1min bar data for one symbol?
Is there a possibility to import the data into TS from an SQL database rather than from a flat file ?
Oliver
Quote from Murray Ruggiero:
In terms of creating custom indexes, we have plans for such a addin. We are looking for input on exactly what real traders want to see in a product like this. You can private IM me with your ideas or post them here.
In terms of intermarket analysis , I answered it in another post. If you have any more questions please ask.
Quote from taowave:
The ability to create custom indicies and track/graph, backtest and optomise is essential.For equity baskets the inclusion of volume and breadth statistics must be included as well.One should also have the capability to historically correlate the custom index to other indicies/equities.
As a relative value/long -short trader these are tools i can not be without.It would be nice for reporting purposes to be able to generate alpha and beta stats.I would think that the intermarket tool would work well with this sort of analysis.
I would think that having the capability to create weighted indicies would be sufficient.Many programs only permit you to have an equal dollar weighting,which really isnt enough.A nice feature would be the capability to (simply) assign weights by some sort of volatilty measure(vol,ATR) or any other user designed formula.
I do have some other thoughts,which i will foward
Quote from Murray Ruggiero:
I have been thinking about the custom index building feature and will most likely will do it as an addin. I would like feedback on what features would be valuable in this tool.
We can already filter trades based on relative strength or volatility measures as well as any custom measure you can formulate using a trade plan script.
Quote from taowave:
Since you can filter trades based on volatitlity measures I assume you could position size on them as well.This should apply directly at the index level...
Quote from progers82:
one more question. when the live version comes out, how easy is it going to be to automate the signals so that they go right into my brokers platform/api. is that in the cards at the present time.
Quote from trade4ever:
Hi Murray,
1) Besides commodities, Bonds, does TraderStudio work well with stocks? I don't see any of your systems tested on stocks.
2) Have you tested Super Turtle or any of your systems with stocks?
3) For TradersStudio EOD, does it automatically generate precise entry and exit signals after updating data at night?
Please advise. Thanks.