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== Understanding Strategies ==
A strategy is a set of signals, applied to a chartsymbol. Signals systematically specify market entry or exit points according to a set of trading rules implemented in the signals' algorithms, and can be viewed as the basic building blocks of strategies.
Over 100 pre-built, customizable signals, covering the most popular trading concepts, are already included with the platform, and additional signals can be imported from a variety of sources.
Signals can be fully customized, or entirely new signals created, using PowerLanguage® scripting in '''PowerLanguage Editor'''.
A portfolio can contain several numerous strategies.
Each strategy can have its own list of symbols and signals. It is possible to possible apply different strategies to different sets of symbols.
Basic adjustments to a signal's logic can be made by simply changing the '''Input Values'''. Signals can have one or more inputs, or none at all. Multiple instances of the same signal can be used in the same strategy, and each instance can have different input settings.
Strategies can be constructed by simply combining a number of signals.
[[Signal_Settings|Signal settings ]] are specific to each particular signal, while [[Strategy_Properties|Strategy Properties]] regulate the actions of a group of signals as a whole.
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== Cloning Strategies ==
To clone a strategy right-click on the strategy in the '''Portfolio Tree''' window and click '''Clone Strategy'''.
== Adding Signals ==
You can also drag and drop signals from one strategy to another.
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Only the compiled (those with the '''Ready Status''' or '''= Yes''') signals can be inserted. To learn more see [[Editing_Study_Scripts#Compiling Scripts|Compiling Studies]]</div>
== Removing Signals ==
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== Copy and Paste Copying Signals ==
To copy / paste a signal right-click on the signal and click '''Copy''' / '''Paste'''.
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== Turning Signals On and Of Off ==
Signals can be turned on or off. The script of a signal that is turned off will not be executed and will not generate orders.
# Select the '''Status''' button to toggle the signal on or off.
# Click the '''OK''' button.
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to turn signals on and off in Portfolio by simply checking or unchecking the corresponding checkbox next to the signal in '''Portfolio Tree'''.</div>
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== Turning Strategies On and Off ==
Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to turn strategies on and off in Portfolio by simply checking or unchecking the corresponding checkbox next to the strategy in '''Portfolio Tree'''. <br>
To select or de-select all strategies right-click on an empty space in Portfolio Tree and choose '''Check''' / '''Uncheck All strategies'''.
== Changing Signal Priority ==
If all entries' execution generated for a portfolio causes the capital limits to be exceeded, then the entries with the highest priority will receive preference, while the entries with the lowest priority will not be executed.
The priority of a symbol is the order in which it is listed in the Symbol List of the Portfolio BacktesterTrader.
Signal priority can also be specified in PowerLanguage using the <code><b>[[PortfolioEntriesPriority|PortfolioEntriesPriority]]</b></code> keyword.
# Select '''Format Signal'''. The Format Signals window will appear. The table will show available inputs.
# In the '''Value''' column, click on the value of the input to be changed and enter the desired value.
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to view the signals of a strategy and their inputs by hovering the mouse over the strategy’s name in the Symbols Table (see [[Operating_Portfolios#Understanding_the_Symbols_Table]]).</div>
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