Alpha#7
Type:
alpha_7• Category:indicators
Description
Alpha#7 - indicator based on closing price changes and volume.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description | Required | Default |
|---|---|---|---|---|
dataExp | string | price data | no | |
close | string | select the column with closing prices | no | |
volume | string | select the column with volume | no |
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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:
- Provide the required parameters:
dataExp,close, andvolume. - 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:

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)