GBL[n]

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Keyword Description

Global file

Class

Expression

Where Legal

Resources

Entry Logic

Exit Logic

Initial Size

Resize

(Pre-Category)

Resize

(Category-Level)

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Syntax

GBL[n]

Where n is an integer 1-1015

Example

Sample code

GBL[1] = TOTALEQUITY ' pre-category, save daily equity on SIZ pass 

 

Sample code

COL1 = GBL[1] ' Resources, make equity available on a later SIG pass

 

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Provides a central repository for external data. Allows all symbols to reference externally created data.

GBL files are indexed by date. GBL[1 to 1015] can hold numerical data from any source. Use .GBL files to hold interest rate, macro-economic, equity curve, or any other "global" information. This structure can also be used to facilitate pairs trading of stocks.

You must initialize a .GBL file via the Global Manager under the Data menu.  Only one .GBL file can be resident at one time.

See also:

CMP[n], GBLMAP[n], GBLINDEX, GBL