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The `StockCharts` link is a powerful and versatile extension available in MediaWiki (version 1.40 and later) that allows users to seamlessly embed interactive stock charts directly into wiki pages. This feature is particularly useful for sites dedicated to Financial analysis, Investment strategies, or Market commentary. It transforms static wiki pages into dynamic hubs for tracking and analyzing financial data, enhancing user engagement and providing valuable real-time information. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to understanding, installing, configuring, and utilizing the `StockCharts` extension, tailored for beginners.

== What is the StockCharts Extension?

At its core, the `StockCharts` extension enables the inclusion of charts from StockCharts.com within your MediaWiki environment. StockCharts.com is a well-respected provider of financial charts, technical analysis tools, and market data. Instead of requiring users to navigate away from your wiki to view charts, the extension brings the charting functionality directly to them.

This integration offers numerous benefits:

  • **Enhanced Visualizations:** Charts provide a clear and concise way to represent complex financial data, making it easier for users to understand market trends and patterns.
  • **Interactive Analysis:** The charts are interactive, allowing users to zoom, pan, change timeframes, and apply various technical indicators directly within the wiki page.
  • **Real-time Data (with subscription):** StockCharts.com offers real-time data feeds (usually through a paid subscription), which can be integrated into the charts displayed on your wiki. While the free version offers delayed data, it's still incredibly useful for educational purposes and general market tracking.
  • **Seamless Integration:** The extension integrates smoothly into the MediaWiki editing environment, allowing you to embed charts using a simple and intuitive syntax.
  • **Increased User Engagement:** Dynamic and interactive content like stock charts keeps users engaged and coming back for more.

== Installation

Installing the `StockCharts` extension requires basic familiarity with MediaWiki extension installation procedures. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. **Download the Extension:** Download the latest version of the `StockCharts` extension from the [MediaWiki Extensions Repository](https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:StockCharts). You’ll typically download a ZIP file.

2. **Upload the Files:** Unzip the downloaded archive. Using FTP or your hosting provider’s file manager, upload the contents of the unzipped folder (specifically the `StockCharts` directory) to the `extensions/` directory of your MediaWiki installation. Ensure correct permissions are set for the files.

3. **Configure `LocalSettings.php`:** Open your `LocalSettings.php` file (located in the root directory of your MediaWiki installation) for editing. Add the following line to the file:

```php require_once("$IP/extensions/StockCharts/StockCharts.php"); ``` 

  Make sure the path `$IP/extensions/StockCharts/StockCharts.php` is correct relative to your MediaWiki installation.

4. **Configure Extension Settings (Optional):** Within `LocalSettings.php`, you can customize the extension's behavior. Some useful settings include: 

   *   `$wgStockChartsDefaultSymbol`: Sets the default stock symbol to be displayed when no symbol is specified in the link.
   *   `$wgStockChartsDefaultExchange`: Sets the default exchange (e.g., NYSE, NASDAQ) for the default symbol.
   *   `$wgStockChartsDefaultInterval`: Sets the default chart interval (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).
   *   `$wgStockChartsCacheTimeout`: Sets the cache timeout for chart data in seconds.  Caching improves performance.

  Example:

```php $wgStockChartsDefaultSymbol = "AAPL"; $wgStockChartsDefaultExchange = "NASDAQ"; $wgStockChartsDefaultInterval = "daily"; $wgStockChartsCacheTimeout = 3600; // Cache for 1 hour ```

5. **Rebuild Cache:** After modifying `LocalSettings.php`, you may need to rebuild the MediaWiki cache. This can usually be done by visiting `https://yourwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:PurgeCache` (replace `yourwiki.com` with your wiki's domain).

== Usage

Once installed and configured, using the `StockCharts` extension is remarkably straightforward. You embed charts into your wiki pages using a simple wiki syntax.

The basic syntax is:

```wiki exchange|interval|width|height ```

Let's break down each parameter:

  • **`symbol`**: (Required) The stock symbol you want to display (e.g., AAPL, GOOG, MSFT).
  • **`exchange`**: (Optional) The stock exchange the symbol is listed on (e.g., NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX). If omitted, the extension uses the default exchange specified in `LocalSettings.php` or StockCharts.com’s default.
  • **`interval`**: (Optional) The chart interval (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, hourly). If omitted, the extension uses the default interval.
  • **`width`**: (Optional) The width of the chart in pixels. If omitted, a default width is used.
  • **`height`**: (Optional) The height of the chart in pixels. If omitted, a default height is used.
    • Examples:**
  • **Display a daily chart of Apple (AAPL) on the NASDAQ with default width and height:**

```wiki NASDAQ|daily ```

  • **Display a weekly chart of Google (GOOG) on the NASDAQ with a width of 600 pixels and a height of 400 pixels:**

```wiki NASDAQ|weekly|600|400 ```

  • **Display a monthly chart of Microsoft (MSFT) on the NASDAQ with default settings:**

```wiki NASDAQ|monthly ```

  • **Display a daily chart of Amazon (AMZN) using the default exchange and interval:**

```wiki StockCharts:AMZN ```

== Advanced Features and Customization

The `StockCharts` extension offers several advanced features for more customized chart displays:

  • **Indicator Overlays:** You can add technical indicators to the chart by adding the `indicator` parameter. StockCharts.com supports a wide range of indicators. The syntax is:

```wiki exchange|interval|indicator=indicator_name|width|height ``` 

   For example, to add a 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) to the AAPL chart:

```wiki NASDAQ|daily|indicator=SMA(50) ``` 

   Common indicators include: Moving Averages, MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci Retracements, Stochastic Oscillator.
  • **Chart Style:** You can control the chart style using the `style` parameter. Available styles may vary, but common options include:
   *   `line`: A line chart.
   *   `candlestick`: A candlestick chart (popular for visualizing price movements).
   *   `bar`: A bar chart.

   Example:

```wiki NASDAQ|daily|style=candlestick ```

  • **Annotations:** While direct annotation support within the extension itself is limited, you can use standard wiki formatting and surrounding text to add annotations to your charts. This allows you to highlight specific events or patterns.
  • **Chart Themes:** StockCharts.com offers various chart themes. You can potentially specify a theme using a custom parameter, though this functionality might require specific configuration or coding.
  • **Custom Parameters:** The `StockCharts` extension allows for passing custom parameters to StockCharts.com, enabling further customization. This requires understanding the StockCharts.com API and URL parameters.

== Troubleshooting

  • **Chart Not Displaying:**
   *   **Check Installation:** Ensure the extension is correctly installed and enabled in `LocalSettings.php`.
   *   **Verify Symbol:** Double-check the stock symbol and exchange are correct.
   *   **Permissions:**  Verify that the MediaWiki server has permission to access StockCharts.com.  Firewall issues can sometimes prevent access.
   *   **Cache:** Try purging the MediaWiki cache (Special:PurgeCache).
   *   **StockCharts.com Status:** Check if StockCharts.com is experiencing any outages or maintenance.
  • **Chart Displays Incorrect Data:**
   *   **Data Delay:** Remember that the free version of StockCharts.com provides delayed data.
   *   **Exchange:** Ensure you are specifying the correct exchange for the symbol.
   *   **Interval:** Verify the chart interval is appropriate for the data you are trying to view.
  • **Indicator Not Displaying:**
   *   **Syntax:** Double-check the syntax of the `indicator` parameter.  Ensure the indicator name is valid and correctly formatted according to StockCharts.com’s documentation.
   *   **Indicator Availability:**  Not all indicators are available for all chart intervals.

== Best Practices

  • **Use Descriptive Captions:** Always include a clear and descriptive caption for each chart to explain what it represents and any significant observations.
  • **Keep Charts Relevant:** Ensure the charts are relevant to the content of the wiki page. Avoid including charts simply for the sake of having them.
  • **Consider Your Audience:** Tailor the chart complexity and indicators to the knowledge level of your audience. For beginners, simpler charts with basic indicators are often more effective.
  • **Optimize Chart Size:** Use appropriate width and height settings to ensure the charts are visually appealing and do not slow down page loading times.
  • **Link to Resources:** Provide links to resources that explain the technical indicators and concepts used in the charts. Technical Analysis is a complex field, and users may need additional information. Consider linking to resources on Chart Patterns, Trend Lines, and Support and Resistance.
  • **Monitor Performance:** Regularly monitor the performance of your wiki pages with embedded charts. Large numbers of charts can impact page loading times. Caching can help mitigate this issue.
  • **Stay Updated:** Keep the `StockCharts` extension updated to the latest version to benefit from bug fixes, security improvements, and new features.

== Further Resources

  • **MediaWiki Extension:StockCharts:** [1]
  • **StockCharts.com:** [2]
  • **StockCharts.com Technical Analysis Tutorials:** [3]
  • **MediaWiki Documentation:** [4]
  • **Understanding Candlestick Charts:** [5]
  • **Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD):** [6]
  • **Relative Strength Index (RSI):** [7]
  • **Bollinger Bands:** [8]
  • **Fibonacci Retracements:** [9]
  • **Stochastic Oscillator:** [10]
  • **Trend Analysis:** [11]
  • **Support and Resistance Levels:** [12]
  • **Chart Patterns:** [13]
  • **Day Trading Strategies:** [14]
  • **Swing Trading Strategies:** [15]
  • **Position Trading Strategies:** [16]
  • **Value Investing:** [17]
  • **Growth Investing:** [18]
  • **Momentum Investing:** [19]
  • **Dow Theory:** [20]
  • **Elliott Wave Theory:** [21]
  • **Japanese Candlesticks:** [22]
  • **Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP):** [23]
  • **Average True Range (ATR):** [24]
  • **Parabolic SAR:** [25]
  • **Ichimoku Cloud:** [26]


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