ReferencesCommonBars

GetAsk()

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Definition

Returns the ask price value at a selected absolute bar index value.

  • This method does NOT return the current real-time asking price, but rather the historical / real-time asking price at the desired index. For obtaining the current real-time asking price, please use GetCurrentAsk().
  • This method returns expected values when 1 tick bid / ask stamped data is used and available from your provider.

Method Return Value

A double value that represents the asking price at the desired bar index.

Syntax

Bars.GetAsk(int index)

Parameters

ParameterDescription
indexThe absolute bar index value used

Examples

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
    // If the Highs of the two most recent bars are falling, place a long stop market order 
    // at the Ask price 
    if (High[0] < High[1] && High[1] < High[2])
    {
        EnterLongStopMarket(Bars.GetAsk(CurrentBar));
    }
}