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Returns an absolute numerical value, indicating the maximum number of contracts held during the specified position. | Returns an absolute numerical value, indicating the maximum number of contracts held during the specified position. | ||
== Usage == | |||
<syntaxhighlight>MaxContracts(PosBack)</syntaxhighlight> | <syntaxhighlight>MaxContracts(PosBack)</syntaxhighlight> | ||
Where | Where: | ||
0 - open position; | :'''PosBack''' - a numerical expression, specifying the position: | ||
::'''0''' - open position; | |||
1 - one position back (the last position closed); | ::'''1''' - one position back (the last position closed); | ||
2 - two positions back, etc. | ::'''2''' - two positions back, etc. | ||
If PosBack is not specified, a value for the open position will be returned. | If '''PosBack''' is not specified, a value for the open position will be returned. | ||
== Notes == | |||
This function can only be used in signals. | * This function can only be used in signals. | ||
== Example == | |||
<syntaxhighlight>MaxContracts | <syntaxhighlight>MaxContracts</syntaxhighlight> | ||
Will return a value of 0 if the current position is flat. | |||
MaxContracts (1) | <syntaxhighlight>MaxContracts(1)</syntaxhighlight> | ||
a maximum of 10 contracts | Will return a value of 10 if the most recently closed position was long or short a maximum of 10 contracts. | ||
[[Category:Strategy Position]] | [[Category:Strategy Position]] |
Revision as of 10:04, 9 February 2012
Returns an absolute numerical value, indicating the maximum number of contracts held during the specified position.
Usage
MaxContracts(PosBack)
Where:
- PosBack - a numerical expression, specifying the position:
- 0 - open position;
- 1 - one position back (the last position closed);
- 2 - two positions back, etc.
If PosBack is not specified, a value for the open position will be returned.
Notes
- This function can only be used in signals.
Example
MaxContracts
Will return a value of 0 if the current position is flat.
MaxContracts(1)
Will return a value of 10 if the most recently closed position was long or short a maximum of 10 contracts.