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GRP: Symbol List (show/hide) WHERE [CMF-21] >= -.5 WHERE [RSf] <= 87 SORT asc [RSf]

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This Minimum Acceptable Return will force a screen position to cash when the rule equates to FALSE. Note this rule is applied after all filters and sort rules have been applied and will have the affect of reducing the number of holdings and will increase cash. It is generally used to set a minimum acceptable historical performance, like [Rtn-3mo] > VALUE([Rtn-3mo], TLT), which sets a minimum level for the 3-month return to the respective return of TLT. For more specifics and options see the user's guide.

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