CountIf()

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CountIf()

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Definition

Counts the number of instances the test condition occurs over the look-back period expressed in bars.

 

Note: This method does NOT work on multi-series strategies and indicators.

 

 

Method Return Value

An int value representing the number of occurrences found

 

Syntax

CountIf(Func<bool> condition, int period)
 

Parameters

condition

A true/false expression

period

Number of bars to check for the test condition

 

 

Tip:  The syntax for the "condition" parameter uses lambda expression syntax

 

 

Examples

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// If in the last 10 bars we have had 8 up bars then go long
if (CountIf(() => Close[0] > Open[0], 10) > 8)
    EnterLong();