The Symbol Attributes Provider
The TradeStation Symbol Attributes Provider can be used to query information about a symbol such as which exchange is it listed on, what currency it is traded in, its delivery month and year, a description, strike price, time zone etc. See the two programs below for examples of how to use it.
Video explanation
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Once print( D, T, " Full Name ",SymAttr.FullName," Exchange ",SymAttr.Exchange,
" DeliveryMonth ",SymAttr.DeliveryMonth," ",SymAttr.ExpirationDate.Format( "%a %b %d, %Y" ),
" ", SymAttr.SymbolType.ToString( ) );
Plot1( SymAttr.Exchange );
Plot2( SymAttr.ExpirationDate.Format( "%a %b %d, %Y" ) );
Plot3( SymAttr.SymbolType.ToString( ) );
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It is also good practice to check that the provider is loaded before using it. This can be achieved by creating a state change event as follows:
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THIS INDICATOR AND ASSOCIATED TECHNIQUES IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY, AND HAS BEEN INCLUDED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. MARKPLEX CORPORATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND
THAT YOU USE ANY SUCH TRADING STRATEGIES, INDICATORS, SHOWME STUDIES, PAINTBAR STUDIES, PROBABILITYMAP STUDIES, ACTIVITYBAR STUDIES, FUNCTIONS
(OR ANY PARTS THEREOF) OR TECHNIQUES. THE USE OF THIS INDICATOR DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL MAKE PROFITS, INCREASE PROFITS, OR MINIMIZE LOSSES.}
Using tsdata.common;
Using elsystem;
method void SymAttr_StateChanged( Object sender, StateChangedEventArgs args )
begin
If args.Newstate = Datastate.loaded then
Begin
Plot1( SymAttr.Exchange );
Plot2( SymAttr.ExpirationDate.Format( "%a %b %d, %Y" ) );
Plot3( SymAttr.SymbolType.ToString( ) );
Once print( D, T, " Full Name ",SymAttr.FullName," Exchange ",SymAttr.Exchange,
" DeliveryMonth ",SymAttr.DeliveryMonth," ",SymAttr.ExpirationDate.Format( "%a %b %d, %Y" ),
" ", SymAttr.SymbolType.ToString( ) );
End;
End;
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** Markplex Corporation reserves the right to modify or overwrite this analysis technique
on its https://markplex.com Web site. ** }
