Typicals

Definition

Holds an array of DataSeries objects holding historical bar typical prices. A DataSeries object is added to this array when calling the Add() method in a Custom Strategy. Its purpose is to provide access to the typical prices of all Bars objects in a multi-instrument or multi-time frame strategy.

Property Value

An array of DataSeries objects.

Syntax
Typicals[int barSeriesIndex][int barsAgo]

Property Of

Custom Strategy

Examples

protected override void Initialize()
{
    // Adds a 5-minute Bars object to the strategy and is automatically assigned
    // a Bars object index of 1 since the primary data the strategy is run against
    // set by the UI takes the index of 0.
    Add(Instrument, PeriodType.Minute, 5);
}

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
    // Compares the primary bar's typical price to the 5-minute bar's typical price
    if (Typical[0][0] > Typicals[1][0])
        Print("The current bar's typical price is greater");
}