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Overview
This Online Course shows you step-by-step how to build a sophisticated automated stock trading model using Microsoft Excel. Microsoft's Visual Basic (VBA) language is used in conjunction with Excel's user interface, formulas, and calculation capabilities to deliver a powerful and flexible trading tool.
The Model includes five proven technical indicators (ADX, moving average crossovers, stochastics, Bollinger bands, and DMI). You are guided in a detailed fashion through creating worksheets, files, ranges, indicator formulas, control buttons, DDE/Active-X links, and code modules. The model incorporates both trend-trading and swing-trading features. The swing-trading feature can be turned on or off, depending upon your investing style. After building the model, you simply import the data you need, run the model automatically with a click of a button, and make your trading decisions.
The system operates with your choice of FREE ASCII .TXT files available on the internet (from Yahoo!Finance or other provider), or your subscription data service (with our without a DDE link). The model can be used alone or in conjunction with your existing fundamental and market analysis to improve investment timing and avoid unprofitable situations.
A separate pre-built Backtesting Model is also included for historical analysis and testing various stocks and time periods.
What You Get With Each Course: A Tremendous 3-in-1 Value!
A complete Online Course PLUS VBA Code and FAQs sections
A complete pre-built Backtesting Model in MS Excel with graphs and trade statistics for your historical analysis
Detailed instructions on importing data into the Excel model using eSignal QLink or Yahoo!Finance
60 days of online access to access the course materials and learn how to build and use your new Trading Model
Features & Benefits
Instantaneous access to the course materials with your own login and password provided at time of purchase (if purchasing through CCBill, otherwise course password is emailed to you)
Learn to integrate Excel, VBA, formulas, and data sources into a profitable trading tool
Acquire unique knowledge applicable to any Excel modeling or analysis project
Save money by eliminating recurring software costs
Calculate trading signals on a large number of stocks, funds, or spreads within seconds (limited only by Excel's data capacity)
Technical Requirements
Microsoft Excel
5 megabytes disk space (for stock data storage)
Intraday, daily, or weekly Open-High-Low-Close-Volume price data
Internet access (high speed DSL or cable modem suggested, but not necessary)
OPTIONAL: DDE data import link for Excel through your data provider (advised for more than 5-10 securities, otherwise free price data from Yahoo!Finance or other source works fine)
Table of Contents
Introduction
Basic Technical Requirements
The 5 Technical Indicators
- Step 1: Average Directional Movement Index (ADX)
- Step 2: Trending or Oscillating?
- Step 2A: Trending = Moving Average Crossovers
- Step 2B: Oscillating = Stochastic Oscillator
- Step 3: Timing the Buy/Sell Signals with Bollinger Bands
- Step 4: Enhancing Percentage Trade Success with the DMI
System Architecture
Setting Up
- Building the Directory and File Structure
- Building the Spreadsheet Structure
- Building the Indicator Formulas
- Market Data
- ADX Indicator
- Moving Averages
- Stochastic
- Bollinger Bands
- DMI
Building the Macro Code
- Step 1: Opening the Visual Basic Editor window
- Step 2: Writing the Macro Code
- Step 3: Checking the Code for Errors
- What the Code Does
Building the Signals/ Sheet
- Step 1: Signals/ Sheet Labels and Formulas
- Step 2: Build the Ranges
- Step 3: Adding a Control Button and Assigning a Macro
- Step 4: Formatting the worksheet
Building the Data Source File
Loading Data from Other Sources
- Loading .CSV or .TXT Files
- Getting FREE Historical Data from Yahoo! Finance
Running the Model on a Daily Basis
- When to Run the Model
- Combining the Signals with Other Market Information
- Money and Risk Management
Common Macro Errors
FAQs
Backtesting the model
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