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# EXTRACTING STOCK DATA\n<\/strong>\ndef get_historical_data(symbol, start_date):\n api_key = 'YOUR API KEY'\n api_url = f'https:\/\/eodhistoricaldata.com\/api\/technical\/{symbol}?order=a&fmt=json&from={start_date}&function=splitadjusted&api_token={api_key}'\n raw_df = requests.get(api_url).json()\n df = pd.DataFrame(raw_df)\n df.date = pd.to_datetime(df.date)\n df = df.set_index('date')\n return df\n\naapl = get_historical_data('AAPL', '2010-01-01')\naapl.tail()<\/code><\/pre>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCode Explanation:<\/strong> We begin by defining a function named ‘get_historical_data’. This function requires the stock symbol (‘symbol’) and the starting date for historical data (‘start_date’) as parameters. Within the function, we define the API key and URL, storing them in respective variables. Subsequently, we retrieve historical data in JSON format using the ‘get’ function, storing it in the ‘raw_df’ variable. After processing the raw JSON data to achieve a clean Pandas dataframe, we return it. Finally, we call this function to fetch Apple’s historical data from the start of 2010, storing it in the ‘aapl’ variable.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep-3: Stochastic Oscillator Calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n In this phase, we calculate the components of the Stochastic Oscillator using the methods and formulas discussed earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Python Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n
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# STOCHASTIC OSCILLATOR CALCULATION\n
\n \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCode Explanation: <\/strong>We define a function called ‘get_stoch_osc’. This function takes high (‘high’), low (‘low’), closing price (‘close’), %K line lookback (‘k_lookback’), and %D line lookback (‘d_lookback’) as parameters. Inside the function, we compute the lowest low and highest high values over a specified period using Pandas’ ‘rolling’, ‘min’, and ‘max’ functions. These values are stored in ‘lowest_low’ and ‘highest_high’ variables, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNext, we compute the %K line and %D line values according to their formulas, saving them in ‘k_line’ and ‘d_line’ variables. Finally, we return these values, applying the function to obtain Apple’s Stochastic Oscillator readings using lookback periods of 14 for %K and 3 for %D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-4: MACD Calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n This step focuses on calculating the components of the MACD indicator using Apple’s extracted historical data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Python Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n
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# MACD CALCULATION\n
\n \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCode Explanation:<\/strong> We define a function named ‘get_macd’, which accepts stock prices (‘prices’), slow EMA length (‘slow’), fast EMA length (‘fast’), and Signal line period (‘smooth’) as inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nInside the function, we compute the slow and fast EMAs using Pandas’ ‘ewm’ function, storing them in ’ema1′ and ’ema2′ variables. We then calculate the MACD line by subtracting the slow EMA from the fast EMA and store it in the ‘macd’ variable. The Signal line is computed by taking the EMA of the MACD line values for a specific period, stored in the ‘signal’ variable. The Histogram values are derived from the difference between the MACD line and the Signal line, stored in the ‘hist’ variable. Finally, all calculated values are returned, and the function is called to acquire Apple’s MACD components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-5: Creating the Trading Strategy:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n In this stage, we implement the combined trading strategy involving the Stochastic Oscillator and Moving Average Convergence\/Divergence (MACD) indicators using Python.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Python Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n
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# TRADING STRATEGY\n
\n \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n Code Explanation:<\/strong> We define a function named ‘bb_stoch_strategy’, which takes stock prices (‘prices’), %K line values (‘k’), %D line values (‘d’), MACD line (‘macd’), and Signal line (‘macd_signal’) as inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWithin the function, we create empty lists (‘buy_price’, ‘sell_price’, and ‘stoch_macd_signal’) to which values will be appended while implementing the trading strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We then employ a for-loop to execute the trading strategy. Based on specified conditions, values are appended to the empty lists. If the condition to buy the stock gets satisfied, the buying price will be appended to the \u2018buy_price\u2019 list, and the signal value will be appended as 1 representing buying the stock. Similarly, if the condition to sell the stock gets satisfied, the selling price will be appended to the \u2018sell_price\u2019 list, and the signal value will be appended as -1 representing to sell the stock.The function returns lists with appended values. We call this function to store the values in their respective variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-6: Creating our Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n This step involves creating a list indicating whether we hold the stock (1) or not (0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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# POSITION\n
\n \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCode Explanation:<\/strong> We begin by creating an empty list called ‘position’. We employ two for-loops: the first to generate values for the ‘position’ list to match the length of the ‘signal’ list, and the second to generate actual position values.<\/p>\n\n\n\nInside the second for-loop, we iterate through the ‘signal’ list values. Depending on conditions, we append values to the ‘position’ list. The position remains 1 when holding the stock or 0 when not owning the stock. Finally, we manipulate data to combine the lists into a single dataframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the displayed output, it’s evident that our stock position remains 1 initially, indicating no change in the trading signal. However, the position shifts to 0 when we sell the stock due to a buy signal (-1). The position remains -1 until the trading signal changes. Now, let’s proceed to implement backtesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-7: Backtesting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Before continuing, it’s crucial to understand backtesting. This process involves evaluating the performance of our trading strategy on the given stock data. In this case, we’ll backtest the combined Stochastic Oscillator and MACD trading strategy on Apple’s data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Python Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n
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# BACKTESTING\n<\/strong>\naapl_ret = pd.DataFrame(np.diff(aapl['close'])).rename(columns = {0:'returns'})\nstoch_macd_strategy_ret = []\n\nfor i in range(len(aapl_ret)):\n try:\n returns = aapl_ret['returns'][i] * strategy['stoch_macd_position'][i]\n stoch_macd_strategy_ret.append(returns)\n except:\n pass\n \nstoch_macd_strategy_ret_df = pd.DataFrame(stoch_macd_strategy_ret).rename(columns = {0:'stoch_macd_returns'})\n\ninvestment_value = 100000\nstoch_macd_investment_ret = []\n\nfor i in range(len(stoch_macd_strategy_ret_df['stoch_macd_returns'])):\n number_of_stocks = floor(investment_value\/aapl['close'][i])\n returns = number_of_stocks * stoch_macd_strategy_ret_df['stoch_macd_returns'][i]\n stoch_macd_investment_ret.append(returns)\n\nstoch_macd_investment_ret_df = pd.DataFrame(stoch_macd_investment_ret).rename(columns = {0:'investment_returns'})\ntotal_investment_ret = round(sum(stoch_macd_investment_ret_df['investment_returns']), 2)\nprofit_percentage = floor((total_investment_ret \/ investment_value) * 100)\nprint(cl('Profit gained from the STOCH MACD strategy by investing $100k in AAPL : {}'.format(total_investment_ret), attrs = ['bold']))\nprint(cl('Profit percentage of the STOCH MACD strategy : {}%'.format(profit_percentage), attrs = ['bold']))<\/code><\/pre>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nProfit gained from the STOCH MACD strategy by investing $100k in AAPL : 313585.35\nProfit percentage of the STOCH MACD strategy : 313%<\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\nCode Explanation:<\/strong> Firstly, we calculate returns for Apple stock using NumPy’s ‘diff’ function, storing them as a dataframe in ‘aapl_ret’. We then use a for-loop to calculate returns obtained from our trading strategy, appending them to ‘stoch_macd_strategy_ret’ list. This list is converted into a dataframe and stored in ‘stoch_macd_strategy_ret_df’.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNext, we initiate backtesting by investing $100,000 in our strategy. Investment value is stored in ‘investment_value’. Using a for-loop, we calculate investment returns and perform data manipulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, we print the total return obtained by investing $100,000 in our trading strategy. The output shows that an approximate profit of $300,000 was generated in around thirteen and a half years, with a profit percentage of 313%. Impressive! Now, let’s compare these returns with the SPY ETF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-8: SPY ETF Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n This optional step involves comparing our trading strategy’s performance against a benchmark (SPY ETF). We’ll extract SPY ETF data using the ‘get_historical_data’ function and compare its returns with those of our trading strategy on Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Python Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n
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# SPY ETF COMPARISON\n<\/strong>\ndef get_benchmark(start_date, investment_value):\n spy = get_historical_data('SPY', start_date)['close']\n benchmark = pd.DataFrame(np.diff(spy)).rename(columns = {0:'benchmark_returns'})\n \n investment_value = investment_value\n benchmark_investment_ret = []\n \n for i in range(len(benchmark['benchmark_returns'])):\n number_of_stocks = floor(investment_value\/spy[0])\n returns = number_of_stocks*benchmark['benchmark_returns'][i]\n benchmark_investment_ret.append(returns)\n\n benchmark_investment_ret_df = pd.DataFrame(benchmark_investment_ret).rename(columns = {0:'investment_returns'})\n return benchmark_investment_ret_df\n\nbenchmark = get_benchmark('2010-01-01', 100000)\n\ninvestment_value = 100000\ntotal_benchmark_investment_ret = round(sum(benchmark['investment_returns']), 2)\nbenchmark_profit_percentage = floor((total_benchmark_investment_ret\/investment_value)*100)\nprint(cl('Benchmark profit by investing $100k : {}'.format(total_benchmark_investment_ret), attrs = ['bold']))\nprint(cl('Benchmark Profit percentage : {}%'.format(benchmark_profit_percentage), attrs = ['bold']))\nprint(cl('STOCH MACD Strategy profit is {}% higher than the Benchmark Profit'.format(profit_percentage - benchmark_profit_percentage), attrs = ['bold']))<\/code><\/pre>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBenchmark profit by investing $100k : 159095.09\nBenchmark Profit percentage : 159%\nSTOCH MACD Strategy profit is 154% higher than the Benchmark Profit<\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\nCode Explanation:<\/strong> This code segment is similar to the previous backtesting step, except that we invest in the SPY ETF without implementing any trading strategy. The output indicates that our trading strategy has outperformed the SPY ETF by 154%. Excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\nRegister & Get Data<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n After an extensive exploration of both theoretical concepts and coding, we’ve successfully comprehended the Stochastic Oscillator and Moving Average Convergence\/Divergence indicators. Using Python, we’ve combined these indicators to formulate a trading strategy that has outperformed the SPY ETF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article offers a glimpse into how programming is applied in finance, particularly in the stock market. It underscores the importance of mastering programming and technical concepts to gain a competitive edge in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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