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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | This function can only be used in signals. To use the CurrentContracts or [[CurrentShares]] in an indicator, see [[i_CurrentContracts]] and [[i_CurrentShares]] respectively. | + | * This function can only be used in signals. |
| + | * To use the CurrentContracts or [[CurrentShares]] in an indicator, see [[i_CurrentContracts]] and [[i_CurrentShares]] respectively. | ||
== Example == | == Example == | ||
Revision as of 09:39, 9 February 2012
Returns an absolute numerical value, indicating the number of contracts or shares held in the current position.
Usage
CurrentContracts
Notes
- This function can only be used in signals.
- To use the CurrentContracts or CurrentShares in an indicator, see i_CurrentContracts and i_CurrentShares respectively.
Example
CurrentContracts
Will return a value of "1" if the strategy is long 1 contract or share.
CurrentContracts
Will return a value of "5" for 5 shares short.
CurrentContracts returns an absolute value for both long and short positions. Multiply it with the MarketPosition to get the negative sign for short positions. For example:
MarketPosition(0) * CurrentContracts
Will return a value of "-9" if the strategy is short 9 contracts, and will return a value of "4" if the strategy is long four contracts.
