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I would like to select instruments according to a trend measure, but selection alone is not enough. I need to indicate to the Alpha model which direction the selected instruments are trending. The alpha must handle Forex where there is no difference between long and short.
The only way I can see of doing this is to create a class hold the trend information. I can then create a dictionary for such objects in the main algorithm and pass it to the alpha model.
Is there a better way of this?
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Tony Shacklock
I think I have answered my own question.
Universe selection is not really intended to filter instruments like this. In other words, what I want to do should be part of the Alpha model.
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Jared Broad
Hi Tony; "I would like to select instruments according to a trend measure" - this is similar to the 200-50 EMA Boot Camp strategy.Â
If you choose to use the framework the key concept to keep in mind is the separation of concerns even if the work is duplicated. If you need to later re-do the trend analysis that is OK - because it keeps your code reusable between universes.
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Tony Shacklock
I appreciate your input, Jared.
I have in mind a two-stage trade selection process: Check the market type first, then look at those selected for set-up & entry. I initially thought Universe selection would be appropriate for the market type. However, the market type and set-up are inter-related, so both would apply to any instrument universe. I think they both belong in the Alpha model, but I will certainly separate the two concerns with classes for each.
At the moment I'm only looking at Forex and CFDs, so a manual universe selection is fine for now.
I note your comment not to worry about duplicating functionality in the interests for re-usability.
Thanks.
Tony Shacklock
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