OpenSecond is a function in the ProBuilder language that returns the number of seconds past the hour at which the current candlestick opened. This function is useful for analyzing data with precision, especially in intraday trading where the exact time of market events can be crucial.

Syntax:

OpenSecond

Example:

mySecond = OpenSecond
RETURN mySecond

This example defines a variable mySecond which stores the number of seconds past the hour when the current candlestick opened. It then returns this value to the indicator window, providing a clear timestamp of the candle’s opening second.

Additional Information:

• The OpenSecond function is particularly useful in high-frequency trading strategies where the timing of trade execution relative to the opening second can impact the outcome of trades.
• This function does not require any parameters and can be used directly in any script that requires time-based analysis on candlestick charts.

Understanding the use of OpenSecond can help traders and analysts pinpoint market movements and align their strategies more accurately with the market dynamics observed at the opening of the candlestick.