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Alpha#3

Type: alpha_3 • Category: indicators

Description​

Alpha#3 - indicator based on opening price and volume.

Parameters​

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredDefault
dataExpstringprice datano
volumestringselect the column with volumeno
openstringselect the column with opening pricesno

Help​

Alpha#3

Description​

Alpha#3 is an indicator used in investing strategy, specifically from the 101 Formulaic Alphas by Alpha 101. This indicator is based on the opening price and volume.

What does this worker do?​

The Alpha#3 worker calculates an indicator value based on the provided price data, volume, and opening prices. This indicator can be used as part of a larger investing strategy to help make informed decisions.

How to interpret the results​

The results of the Alpha#3 worker can be interpreted as a signal to buy or sell a stock. A detailed explanation of how to use this indicator is provided in the 101 Formulaic Alphas publication by Zura Kakushadze.

Parameters​

The following parameters are required to use the Alpha#3 worker:

  • dataExp: price data
    • Type: DataFrame
    • Description: Price data used to calculate the indicator
  • volume: select the column with volume
    • Type: String
    • Description: Column name with volume data
  • open: select the column with opening prices
    • Type: String
    • Description: Column name with opening price data

Usage​

To use the Alpha#3 worker, follow these steps:

  1. Provide the required parameters: dataExp, volume, and open.
  2. The worker will calculate the indicator value based on the provided data.

Visual Guide​

For a visual guide on how to use the Alpha#3 worker, see the following GIFs:

Full GIF Short GIF

Publication​

For more information on the 101 Formulaic Alphas, including the Alpha#3 indicator, see the publication by Zura Kakushadze: