TradingSolutions Glossary

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Naked Option (Options Trading Usage)

See Uncovered Option.

Neural Model

See Model.

Neural Network

A method of computing values built from a large number of very simple processing elements that individually deal with pieces of a big problem. These processing elements are adjusted (trained) to work with the data of a particular problem by being given examples of inputs and desired solutions.

&  For an overview of how neural networks work, see What is a Neural Network?

Neural Wizard

A tool in NeuroSolutions that enables you to create a neural network using one of a selection of common neural network topologies.

&  For help using NeuroSolutions with TradingSolutions, see Developing Models with NeuroSolutions.

NeuroSolutions

A product from NeuroDimension, Inc. that enables you to design and use neural networks. The neural networks available in TradingSolutions were created using NeuroSolutions.

&  For help using NeuroSolutions with TradingSolutions, see Developing Models with NeuroSolutions.

Noise

Fluctuations in price that are not part of a larger trend.

Non-null Value

A value that is not a null value.

Normalized Error

The difference between the desired output and the value produced by the neural network, normalized to a common level. In TradingSolutions, a normalized error of 1 indicates that the output of the neural network was equal to the previous value.

&  For help analyzing predictions, see Analyzing Predictions.

Notes

Notes are text you can use to keep more information about something. Alerts, entry/exit systems, functions, and trading solutions all have notes that appear on the Information Dialog when you press the More button next to the description. Data series and groups have notes that appear in the Information View when they are selected in the Portfolio View.

Null Value

A value for which there is no data. Null values include raw data that is missing during import, as well as calculations or predictions that require more data than is available.