It should be possible but only because it is a small list. Why don't you let me create this indicator and test it. Then I will give you a real answer not a supposition ... Patrick :mrgreen:

This is a 'classic' example where the MSFL should be improved to allow Arrays[] and loops: stkArray=new Array["XOM","WMT".....] For Each stk in stkArray If Mov(C,12,E)>Mov(C,26,E) Then counter=+ End If Next stk aaahhh..... we can only dream! :wink: wabbit :D

Just thinkin' aloud (allowed :) ??)... I haven't tested this, but try reusing the variables, this means that instead of being restricted by the number of variable, the limit will be the length of the code, and the entire function is contained: v1:=Security("XOM",C); V2:=Security("WMT",C); V3:=Security("UTX",C); v4:=Security("T",C); V5:=Security("SBC",C); v6:=Security("PG",C); V7:=Security("MSFT",C); V8:=Security("MRK",C); v9:=Security("MO",C); V0:=Security("JPM",C); Group1:= Cross(Mov(V1,12,E)-Mov(V1,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V2,12,E)-Mov(V2,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V3,12,E)-Mov(V3,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V4,12,E)-Mov(V4,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V5,12,E)-Mov(V5,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V6,12,E)-Mov(V6,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V7,12,E)-Mov(V7,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V8,12,E)-Mov(V8,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V9,12,E)-Mov(V9,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V0,12,E)-Mov(V0,26,E),0); v1:=Security("A",C); V2:=Security("B",C); V3:=Security("C",C); v4:=Security("D",C); V5:=Security("E",C); v6:=Security("F",C); V7:=Security("G",C); V8:=Security("H",C); v9:=Security("I",C); V0:=Security("J",C); Group2:= Cross(Mov(V1,12,E)-Mov(V1,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V2,12,E)-Mov(V2,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V3,12,E)-Mov(V3,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V4,12,E)-Mov(V4,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V5,12,E)-Mov(V5,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V6,12,E)-Mov(V6,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V7,12,E)-Mov(V7,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V8,12,E)-Mov(V8,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V9,12,E)-Mov(V9,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V0,12,E)-Mov(V0,26,E),0); v1:=Security("K",C); V2:=Security("L",C); V3:=Security("M",C); v4:=Security("N",C); V5:=Security("O",C); v6:=Security("P",C); V7:=Security("Q",C); V8:=Security("R",C); v9:=Security("S",C); V0:=Security("T",C); Group3:= Cross(Mov(V1,12,E)-Mov(V1,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V2,12,E)-Mov(V2,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V3,12,E)-Mov(V3,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V4,12,E)-Mov(V4,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V5,12,E)-Mov(V5,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V6,12,E)-Mov(V6,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V7,12,E)-Mov(V7,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V8,12,E)-Mov(V8,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V9,12,E)-Mov(V9,26,E),0)+ Cross(Mov(V0,12,E)-Mov(V0,26,E),0); Group1+Group2+Group3 (You can have 20 variables defined, this code has used 13) To save a few characters, and allow more functions in the same length of code, try replacing Cross(Mov(V7,12,E)-Mov(V7,26,E),0)+ with Cross(Mov(V7,12,E),Mov(V7,26,E))+ its the same thing (someone might prove me wrong here?) and it saves 2 characters each time it is used. You might need this space for other things?? As I said, I havent tested this theory, perhaps someone might like to try it out and post the results here? Hope this helps wabbit :D

Here is another question. Can Metastock be programmed to calculate say the percentage of stocks in a sector that have MACD above the 0 line? This would be for an EOD review. Again I want to calculate a value that is put in a graph form. Thanks for the help folks! I am getting more interested in this product! Dave

hey trend..... meta uses the term explore instead of the commonly used scan....... it took about 1 minute to explore my technology folder, 1422 securites, for macd()>0.... 18.6% are above 0, btw..... the s&p 500 takes about 10 seconds..... of course macd can be above 0 but be diving like a rock, so if your studying on something along the line of bullish percents, you might want to also know the % above 0 that also have macds above their own moving average...... and yes meta could tell you that in seconds also.....11.4% are ...... MACD()>0 AND MACD()>Mov(MACD(),9,EXPONENTIAL)........h

Hayseed, Sounds great. My final question is can I take that %number that metastock spits out on a daily basis and keep track of the values in a chart? I hope this makes sense. I want to keep a running tab of the values..... Dave