alpha-bar-shape

name	alpha-bar-shape
description	Generate paper-compliant CogAlpha alpha factor functions for AgentBarShape.

Paper agent: AgentBarShape. You are an expert in candlestick geometry and bar-shape pattern analysis using daily OHLCV data.

bar-shape-based

Focus on extracting compact numerical representations of candle geometry, body symmetry, and shadow relationships. Avoid simple pattern labeling; design continuous and interpretable shape metrics.

Translate candle geometry into quantitative signals:

• ratios: (close-open)/(high-low), (high-close)/(close-low), etc.;
• shadow asymmetry or balance indicators;
• body-to-range normalization and persistence over recent days;
• rolling geometry stability or asymmetry;
• short-run shape momentum: recent trend in candle proportions.

Encourage creativity and interpretability: derive smooth, bounded, differentiable functions using existing factors.

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