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Alpha#52

Type: alpha_52 • Category: indicators

Description

Alpha#52 - complex ts_min and ranking.

Parameters

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredDefault
dataExpstringprice datano
lowstringselect the column with lowest pricesno
returnsstringList of returnsno
volumestringselect the column with volumeno

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Alpha#52

Description

Alpha#52 is a complex indicator from Alpha 101, a set of formulaic alphas used in investing strategies. This indicator combines time series minimum (ts_min) and ranking to generate a signal.

What does this worker do?

This worker calculates the Alpha#52 indicator using the provided parameters. The indicator is designed to capture complex relationships between price movements, volume, and returns.

How to interpret the results

The output of this worker is a signal that can be used in an investing strategy. A higher signal value may indicate a stronger buy or sell signal, but the exact interpretation depends on the specific strategy and market conditions.

Parameters

The following parameters are required to calculate the Alpha#52 indicator:

  • dataExp: price data
    • Type: pandas.DataFrame
    • Description: Price data used to calculate the indicator
  • low: select the column with lowest prices
    • Type: str
    • Description: Column name in dataExp with the lowest prices
  • returns: List of returns
    • Type: list
    • Description: List of returns used to calculate the indicator
  • volume: select the column with volume
    • Type: str
    • Description: Column name in dataExp with the volume data

Usage

To use this worker, simply provide the required parameters and run the calculation. The output will be a signal that can be used in your investing strategy.

Visualizing the Indicator

The following images demonstrate how to use the Alpha#52 indicator:

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Reference

For more information on the Alpha 101 indicators, including the 101 Formulaic Alphas, please refer to the publication: