OS_FindSeries (Function)

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The OS_FindSeries function returns the option series proximity to the near series.  This function is designed primarily for use in OptionStation.

Syntax

OS_FindSeries(OptType, ExpDate)

Returns (Double)

A numeric value representing the option series proximity to the near series.

Parameters

Name

Type

Description

OptType

Numeric

Sets whether it is a Put or Call option.  Put or 2 = Puts; Call or 3 = Calls.

ExpDate

Numeric

Sets the expiration date of the option in EasyLanguage format (enter December 1 2006 as 1061201).

Remarks

This function can be used to set the series proximity input in the OS_FindCall and OS_FindPut functions.  

Example

Assigns to Value1 the series proximity value to the near series month for the option.

Value1 = OS_FindSeries(Call, 1070199) ;