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# GBM Class
`GBM` (Geometric Brownian Motion) is a synthetic data generator that simulates realistic financial price movements. It is useful for testing indicators, strategies, and system performance without relying on external data files.
## Key Features
* **Geometric Brownian Motion**: Uses the standard mathematical model for asset price dynamics.
* **Configurable Parameters**: Control drift (trend) and volatility (noise).
* **Stateless Design**: Minimal memory footprint; only maintains state needed for continuity.
* **Dual Modes**: Supports both streaming (bar-by-bar) and batch generation.
* **Intra-bar Updates**: Can simulate real-time price updates within a single bar.
## Mathematical Model
The price evolution follows the stochastic differential equation:
$$ dS_t = \mu S_t dt + \sigma S_t dW_t $$
Where:
* $S_t$: Asset price at time $t$
* $\mu$: Drift (expected return)
* $\sigma$: Volatility (standard deviation of returns)
* $W_t$: Wiener process (Brownian motion)
## Class Definition
```csharp
public class GBM : IFeed
{
public GBM(double startPrice = 100.0, double mu = 0.05, double sigma = 0.2, TimeSpan? defaultTimeframe = null);
public TBar Next(bool isNew = true);
public TBarSeries Fetch(int count, long startTime, TimeSpan interval);
}
```
## Usage
### 1. Initialization
```csharp
// Default: Start at 100, 5% drift, 20% volatility
var gbm = new GBM();
// Custom: Start at 50, 10% drift, 50% volatility
var volatileGbm = new GBM(startPrice: 50.0, mu: 0.10, sigma: 0.50);
```
### 2. Streaming Generation
```csharp
// Generate a new bar
var bar = gbm.Next(isNew: true);
// Simulate intra-bar updates (e.g., real-time ticks)
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
{
var updatedBar = gbm.Next(isNew: false);
Console.WriteLine($"Update: {updatedBar.Close}");
}
```
### 3. Batch Generation
```csharp
long startTime = DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks;
var interval = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1);
// Generate 1000 bars
var history = gbm.Fetch(1000, startTime, interval);