Block Trade > Ask (Indicator)
DisclaimerInput Information
| Name | Expression | Default | Description |
| BlockSize | Numeric | 100000 | Number of shares in a block trade. |
| ExcessPoints | Numeric | .25 | Number of price points over the Inside Ask. |
| AlertColor | Numeric | Yellow | Color used to display alert. |
| ColorMinutes | Numeric | 5 | Number of minutes the alert color will be displayed. |
| ColorScheme | Numeric | 2 | 0 = no coloring; 1 = color text in cell; 2 = color cell |
Market Synopsis
This indicator will trigger an alert each time a block trade occurs with a price differential (in terms of "ExcessPoints") above the Inside Ask price, if it happens in real time. The block size and price differential above the ask is user specified.
This indicator is designed for 1-tick data interval and is a grid-based (RadarScreen) indicator.
Plot Information
| Number | Name | Default Color | Description |
| Plot1 | TradeVol | White | Trade Volume value in a transaction. |