Summation (SUM)

Description

Returns the sum of the values taken over a specified period.

Syntax

SUM(int period)

SUM(ISeries\<double\> input, int period)

Returns default value

SUM(int period)[int barsAgo]

SUM(ISeries\<double\> input, int period)[int barsAgo]

Return Value

double; Accessing this method via an index value [int barsAgo] returns the indicator value of the referenced bar.

Parameters

Examples

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// Prints the current value of a 20 period SUM using default price type
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double value = SUM(20)[0];
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Print("The current SUM value is " + value.ToString());
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// Prints the current value of a 20 period SUM using high price type
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double value = SUM(High, 20)[0];
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Print("The current SUM value is " + value.ToString());

Source Code

You can view this indicator method source code by selecting the menu New > NinjaScript Editor > Indicators within the NinjaTrader Control Center window.