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00:00:00 – 00:09:53
The video featured segments covering various aspects of AmiBroker, a tool popular among systematic traders for technical analysis. Rajendran from Market Calls discussed installation, setting up EOD databases, using the Chart and Indicator sections, and plotting indicators on Candlestick charts. Key points included the versatility of AmiBroker in backtesting, scanning, and charting tools, as well as its AFL language for custom models and historical data testing. The tutorial highlighted indicators like RSI, MACD, and stochastics, and discussed functionalities such as scanning, explorations, and backtesting. It was mentioned that timeframes can be adjusted for different chart intervals, with future videos set to explore advanced AmiBroker features.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, Rajendran from Market Calls discusses the basics of AmiBroker, starting with the installation process. Viewers are directed to the AmiBroker website to download the current version. AmiBroker is known for supporting systematic traders and technical analysis, providing features like back testing, scanning, and charting tools. Real-time data feeds need to be arranged separately. Rajendran downloads the 32-bit version, goes through the installation process, and launches AmiBroker.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses configuring an EOD database in AmiBroker, explaining two ways to do so – importing CSV files or having a real-time database subscription. They go on to show how to search for symbols, view multiple charts in tabs, and add indicators like moving averages using the Chart and Indicator sections. The speaker also mentions the AmiBroker formula language (AFL) for creating custom mathematical models and testing systems using historical data. Additionally, they demonstrate how to plot indicators like RSI and mention the availability of classic technical indicators such as MACD and stochastics in AmiBroker.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses how to plot indicators on a Candlestick chart using AmiBroker software. They explain how to insert indicators such as Stochastics, Percentage D, and Percentage K, emphasizing drag-and-drop functionality. The video also mentions various band indicators like Bollinger Bands and Skeleton Bands, as well as basic chart components like Open, High, Low, Close, and Volume. Additionally, the AFL editor and its AFL codes for custom indicators are highlighted. The tutorial recommends using the latest AmiBroker version and mentions functionalities such as scanning, explorations, and backtesting. Future videos promise to delve deeper into these features.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how to change the timeframe in an AmiBroker database. With a daily chart interval, users can access indicators, while with a real-time database, the range can go down to tick-level charts. Timeframes can be changed to daily, weekly, or monthly views. The next tutorial will cover more advanced concepts in AmiBroker.