Creating a complete content for an Amibroker AFL (Amibroker Formula Language) code requires understanding what specific functionality or indicator you want to implement. Amibroker AFL is used for creating custom indicators, strategies, and algorithms for analyzing and trading financial instruments, primarily stocks, forex, and futures.

OOS_Start = ParamDate("OOS Start", "2016-01-01");
InSample = DateNum() < OOS_Start;
OptimizeOnly = InSample; // Only optimize in the first period

PlotShapes(Buy * shapeUpArrow, colorGreen, 0, L, -20); PlotShapes(Sell * shapeDownArrow, colorRed, 0, H, 20); PlotShapes(Short * shapeDownArrow, colorPink, 0, H, -20); PlotShapes(Cover * shapeUpArrow, colorLightGrey, 0, L, 20);

// Syntax: Param("Name", Default, Min, Max, Step, Suffix)
Periods = Param("MA Periods", 14, 2, 200, 1);

Example: If you write Close > Open, Amibroker evaluates this comparison for every bar in the database instantly, returning an array of "True/False" results.

7.1 Free Resources

  • AmiBroker.com Library: 500+ official formulas.
  • Wise Stock Trader: Comprehensive AFL for options and stocks.
  • Google Groups (AmiBroker AFL): Active community with daily code fixes.