Use the Forward Curve function to create a study where multiple contracts can be charted over several years easily on a single chart. The following will show how to set the options for a forward curve.
From the MIM menu, select Forward Curve.
The Forward Rate Curve dialog box displays.
Enter a symbol in the Symbol box. For our example, enter
NG.The Last Data Day field uses the most recent date available unless a specific date is entered. For our example, enter
05/13/2002.In the Forward Curve Labels category, you can set Dates or Labels to display on the chart. For our example keep the default.
In the Destination Ranges category, select a Target Cell in the spreadsheet where you would like the data to begin displaying.
In the Options category, you can change the decimal place setting using the pull-down in the Decimal Places box. Clear Worksheet will clear the contents of the worksheet before displaying the new data. Make Forward Chart will create the Forward Rate Curve chart. For our example, keep the default settings. Select OK to display the data and chart in the spreadsheet.
The following shows the results of the Forward Curve chart settings for the NG (Natural Gas) futures.
