From 0ae16a8b73aa29dbee6da5680c19dc4e2036aad5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Samarth Ramakant Sarvade
 <102473151+samarthsarvade@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:24:47 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] Financial Chart Customization Script for shade

This Python script leverages the mplfinance library to create visually appealing financial charts with customizable candlestick colors and optional volume data. The script begins with the import of essential libraries, including mplfinance and pandas. Users can define or load financial data, either as sample data for demonstration or by replacing it with actual financial data. Customization features include alternating candlestick colors based on open and close prices, making it easier to visualize market trends. Additionally, the script accommodates the plotting of custom indicators or additional data, such as trading volume. Detailed comments and clear instructions are provided for ease of use and adaptation to specific financial datasets. This code can be hosted on GitHub, enhancing its accessibility and usability for a broader audience of financial data analysts and visualization enthusiasts.
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 src/mplfinance/financial_chart.py | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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 create mode 100644 src/mplfinance/financial_chart.py

diff --git a/src/mplfinance/financial_chart.py b/src/mplfinance/financial_chart.py
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+import mplfinance as mpf
+import pandas as pd
+
+# Sample financial data
+data = {
+    'Date': ['2023-10-01', '2023-10-02', '2023-10-03'],
+    'Open': [100, 105, 102],
+    'High': [110, 115, 112],
+    'Low': [95, 100, 98],
+    'Close': [105, 110, 105],
+    'Volume': [100000, 120000, 110000],
+    'your_custom_indicator': [50, 45, 48]  # Replace with your actual data
+}
+
+# Create a DataFrame from the sample data
+df = pd.DataFrame(data)
+
+# Customizing candlestick colors and plotting
+def customize_candlestick_color(index, open, close):
+    if index % 2 == 0:
+        return 'white' if open < close else 'lightgray'
+    else:
+        return 'lightgray' if open < close else 'white'
+
+def custom_plot(data, ax):
+    candle_colors = [customize_candlestick_color(i, row['Open'], row['Close']) for i, row in
+                     enumerate(data.itertuples())]
+    apds = []
+
+    apds.append(mpf.make_addplot(data['your_custom_indicator'], color='blue', ax=ax, secondary_y=False))
+    apds.append(mpf.make_addplot(mpf.make_candlestick(data, colorup='k', colordown='r', alpha=1), ax=ax, panel=0,
+                                 scatter=False))
+
+    if 'Volume' in data:
+        apds.append(mpf.make_addplot(data['Volume'], panel=1, color='b', secondary_y=True))
+
+    mpf.plot(data, type='none', addplot=apds, style='default', title='Your Title', figscale=1.25)
+
+# Plot the financial chart with alternating shading and customized candlestick colors
+custom_plot(df)
+
+'''This Python script leverages the mplfinance library to create visually appealing financial 
+charts with customizable candlestick colors and optional volume data. 
+The script begins with the import of essential libraries, including mplfinance and pandas. 
+Users can define or load financial data, either as sample data for demonstration or by replacing it 
+with actual financial data. Customization features include alternating candlestick colors based 
+on open and close prices, making it easier to visualize market trends. Additionally, the script 
+accommodates the plotting of custom indicators or additional data, such as trading volume. 
+Detailed comments and clear instructions are provided for ease of use and adaptation to specific 
+financial datasets. This code can be hosted on GitHub, enhancing its accessibility and usability 
+for a broader audience of financial data analysts and visualization enthusiasts.'''