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Looking for a simple example to gain forward motion
Robert Weinstein
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I've been watching videos and reading, but having trouble getting started and figuring out if Quantopian can even do what I'm hoping it can.

With some assistance, I'll probably have enough forward motion to put the pieces together ( I have no trouble "coding" in Tradestation, but Python is obviously a whole new level....

Using a stock universe of the top X% of stocks by average daily trading volume AND
If today's open is less than the low of yesterday and two days ago AND
the current (last) price is less than 25 cents below the low of the last three 10 minute bars, AND
the current (last) price is less than 10 cents below the open of the current 10 minute bar
THEN
buy at the current price (11 cents below the open of this 10 minute bar).
Sell at the end of day or if the last price is $2 above the purchase price.

Thanks in advance for any and all help. I'm really trying to get started, but it's a lot to take in for a non-programmer.

1 response
Alisa Deychman

You'll want to use Pipeline to create those settings, and here is the documentation: https://www.quantopian.com/help#pipeline-title

Though it will require coding knowledge to implement your idea. I'd suggest to take a few Python tutorials (Coursera and Udacity have great free lessons) to get acquainted with the logic. Then walk through the Quantopian tutorials to understand the API.

Another option is to post a collaboration request in the forums to work with another community member. Perhaps someone wants to learn more about finance and is willing to partner!

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