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:'''PosBack - a numerical expression, specifying the position: | :'''PosBack''' - a numerical expression, specifying the position: | ||
::'''0''' - open position; | ::'''0''' - open position; | ||
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::'''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 == | == Notes == | ||
* This function can only be used in signals. | * This function can only be used in signals. | ||
Revision as of 09:56, 9 February 2012
Returns a numerical value, indicating the profit or loss for the specified position.
Usage
PositionProfit(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
PositionProfitWill return a value of 0 if the current position is flat.
PositionProfit(0)Will return a value of 5 if the value of the open position has increased by $5 since it was entered.
PositionProfit(1)Will return a value of -5 if the most recently closed position has generated a loss of $5.
