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A value of 1 indicates a long position, -1 indicates a short position, and 0 is returned only if the current position is specified and indicates that the current position is flat. | A value of 1 indicates a long position, -1 indicates a short position, and 0 is returned only if the current position is specified and indicates that the current position is flat. | ||
− | + | == Usage == | |
+ | <syntaxhighlight>MarketPosition(PosBack)</syntaxhighlight> | ||
− | + | Where: | |
+ | |||
+ | :'''PosBack''' - a numerical expression, specifying the position: | ||
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+ | ::'''0''' - open position; | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::'''1''' - one position back (the last position closed); | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::'''2''' - two positions back, etc. | ||
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+ | If PosBack is not specified, a value for the ''open'' position will be returned. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Notes == | ||
+ | * This function can only be used in signals. | ||
+ | * To get the position size, use [[CurrentContracts]] or its equivalent [[CurrentShares]]. | ||
== Example == | == Example == |
Revision as of 12:39, 13 February 2012
Returns a numerical value, indicating the type of the specified position.
A value of 1 indicates a long position, -1 indicates a short position, and 0 is returned only if the current position is specified and indicates that the current position is flat.
Usage
MarketPosition(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.
- To get the position size, use CurrentContracts or its equivalent CurrentShares.
Example
MarketPosition(0)
Will return a value of 0 if the current position is flat.
MarketPosition(1)
Will return a value of -1 if the most recently closed position was a short position.