mahkoh
1,065 posts
msg #137321
- Ignore mahkoh |
8/3/2017 1:13:22 PM
I update my prices using the csv file from Stockfetcher. As long as you stay within 200 symbols it can be done in one run. Same for forex data from metatrader.
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ferndave
65 posts
msg #137324
- Ignore ferndave |
8/3/2017 2:03:09 PM
mahkoh: I'd be very interested in learning how you do it. I've tried imports using other sources, not SF, and it never seemed to work right. The google issue has me rather frustrated.
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mahkoh
1,065 posts
msg #137328
- Ignore mahkoh |
8/3/2017 4:06:31 PM
It's pretty straightforward, I use this filter:
I have an excel file that I can past this csv into with references so that I get the right columns to import. Also the correct date(s) are added in this file.
The result gets copied into a csv file and saved.
In Stratasearch go to import prices, select ASCII Format and for Symbol "From Field In File".
Adding yesterdays data ensures you get settled prices for the previous day, but be aware that you need to take care of weekends and market holidays.
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Mactheriverrat
3,156 posts
msg #137330
- Ignore Mactheriverrat |
8/3/2017 4:36:01 PM
Ok
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Mac%20OS%20X%20build%20instructions
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ferndave
65 posts
msg #137333
- Ignore ferndave |
8/3/2017 5:06:53 PM
You don't need to compile a new version, just download an OS X host. https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
Not sure if you're familiar with virtual machines. You're installing a program that acts as a wrapper/translator to a Windows installation. You still need a Windows installer and key. XP might even work. I used Win7.
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Mactheriverrat
3,156 posts
msg #137334
- Ignore Mactheriverrat |
8/3/2017 5:10:02 PM
OK
THANKS!!!!
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ferndave
65 posts
msg #137355
- Ignore ferndave |
8/4/2017 12:44:16 PM
mahkoh: Thanks for the explanation.
I tried it, and after wrangling with the date column I got it to import into SS. What do you do about history? Is your excel file extremely long and you simply append each new day to it? Google still hasn't fixed the prices for 7/31 and I'm not sure how many more days I can manually input info for 20 tickers.
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Kevin_in_GA
4,599 posts
msg #137360
- Ignore Kevin_in_GA |
8/4/2017 2:25:51 PM
I am getting nightly imports from Google just fine (with a limited set of tickers). I also had issues with the 7/31 data, but they seem to have been resolved a few days ago.
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mahkoh
1,065 posts
msg #137362
- Ignore mahkoh |
8/4/2017 3:07:11 PM
I simply paste today's data over yesterday's and import. In Stratasearch make sure not to use "clear previous prices" and it will just add the new prices.
Also look under Setups -> Price and symbol setups for any red tickers, those have data issues. Delete that symbol, create a csv file from yahoo finance with the correct data, import prices and the issue will be solved. I have one folder dedicated for imports and use the same column layout for all data. Stratasearch remembers your last import setting so I only have to hit OK to start updating.
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ferndave
65 posts
msg #137400
- Ignore ferndave |
8/6/2017 7:31:34 PM
@Kevin: Even tickers like SOXL/SOXS/DGAZ/UGAZ? I tried updating them tonight (8/6) and they are still missing 7/31.
@mahkoh: Hmm...Even if "Import Prices and Symbols" is checked, not those that clear data, only the latest import stays. For example: I deleted SOXL from Price and Symbol setups. I downloaded the last 5 years for SOXL from Yahoo. I cut out the most current month of data from the file and imported it. Worked great. I then imported the current month of data, and it cleared everything previous. I thought it would just tack-on the last month to the earlier the data. I even flipped the process with the same results, only the latest import stays. Puzzled to say the least.
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