SymbolRoot (Reserved Word)

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A quote field that returns a string expression containing the symbol root.

  Quote fields do not reference history.  In Chart Analysis, they will only plot a value from the current bar forward.

Remarks

Returns a string expression containing the root of the symbol based on the symbol type as follows:

  • Futures - The future root symbol minus any month, year, or extension (such as .C, .D, .P)

  • Stock and Index Options - The option root symbol that includes the leftmost portion of the complete stock or index option symbol prior to the space.

  • Future Options - The option root symbol will always be a complete future symbol including the month, year, and extension (such as .C, .D, .P) if applicable.

  • All Other - The complete symbol will be returned.