Two new functions are available to get rank info of any of the stocks in the universe in RANKING->RANKING SYSTEM->Latest Rank
GetRank(“Ticker”) : Returns the rank of the ticker
GetRankPos(“Ticker”) : Returns the rank position of the ticker
With these functions you could compare the Rank of the current stocks being analyzed in the rules with the Rank of another (as a timing signal perhaps).
NOTE: we also re-arranged the factor/function help a bit. RANKING is now a top level folder. We also created a new top level FUNDAMENTALS group that has all fundamental factors/functions excluding estimates.
What I would really like to be able to do is ‘get rating’ within a specific universe of ETF’s…within a stock system. This would enable me to use ETF custom universes and rankings as timing signals within my equity based systems. So…TestCondition1Universe=SPY/SH, getrating’SP500marketdirection’=1 (would then be able to use ETF rating systems for market timing and hedge functionality). I think this would prove better than the simple rules I can currently use. Could use this for market direction tests. I can’t replicate this with Getseries functionality. The rank systems are much more powerful and robust.