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Alpha#56

Type: alpha_56 • Category: indicators

Description​

Alpha#56 - negative rank with cap.

Parameters​

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredDefault
dataExpstringprice datano
returnsstringList of returnsno
capstringList of market capno

Help​

Alpha#56

Description​

Alpha#56 is an indicator from Alpha 101, a set of formulaic alphas used in investing strategies. This indicator calculates a negative rank with a market capitalization cap.

What does this worker do?​

This worker calculates the Alpha#56 indicator using the provided price data, returns, and market capitalization. The indicator is designed to provide a signal for investment decisions.

How to interpret the results​

The results of the Alpha#56 indicator can be interpreted as a score that represents the negative rank of a stock with a market capitalization cap. A higher score indicates a more favorable investment opportunity.

Parameters​

The following parameters are required to calculate the Alpha#56 indicator:

  • dataExp: price data
    • Type: pandas.DataFrame
    • Description: Price data used to calculate the indicator
  • returns: List of returns
    • Type: list
    • Description: List of returns used to calculate the indicator
  • cap: List of market cap
    • Type: list
    • Description: List of market capitalization values used to calculate the indicator

Usage​

To use this worker, simply provide the required parameters and run the calculation. The resulting indicator value can be used to inform investment decisions.

Visualizing the Indicator​

The following images demonstrate how to use the Alpha#56 indicator: Full GIF Short GIF

Reference​

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