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Alpha#7

Type: alpha_7 • Category: indicators

Description

Alpha#7 - indicator based on closing price changes and volume.

Parameters

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredDefault
dataExpstringprice datano
closestringselect the column with closing pricesno
volumestringselect the column with volumeno

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Alpha#7

Description

Alpha#7 is an indicator used in investing strategy, specifically one of the 101 Formulaic Alphas. This indicator is based on closing price changes and volume.

What does this worker do?

The Alpha#7 worker calculates an indicator value based on the closing price changes and volume of a given stock. This indicator can be used to inform investment decisions.

How to interpret the results

The results of the Alpha#7 worker can be interpreted as a signal to buy or sell a stock. A positive value indicates a potential buying opportunity, while a negative value indicates a potential selling opportunity.

Parameters

The following parameters are required to configure the Alpha#7 worker:

  • dataExp:
    • Type: price data
    • Description: The input price data.
  • close:
    • Type: string
    • Description: The column name with closing prices.
  • volume:
    • Type: string
    • Description: The column name with volume data.

Usage

To use the Alpha#7 worker, follow these steps:

  1. Provide the required parameters: dataExp, close, and volume.
  2. The worker will calculate the Alpha#7 indicator value based on the provided data.

Visual Guide

For a step-by-step visual guide on how to use the Alpha#7 worker, please refer to the following GIFs:

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Publication

For more information on the 101 Formulaic Alphas, including the Alpha#7 indicator, please refer to the publication by Zura Kakushadze:

[101 Formulaic Alphas](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1601.00991)