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Returns one of the following:
* A numerical value indicated in the [[Portfolio Settings|% '''of contract cost''']] box multiplied by '''-1''', if the '''Margin value''' option is selected; or:
* The same value as a reserved word [[Margin]] if the '''Absolute Margin Value''' option is selected.
== Notes ==
* This function can only be used in signals intended to be used with the [[:CategoryPortfolio Trader. * The absolute margin value is returned in the currency specified in Portfolio Trader:Portfolio_Backtesting|'''Portfolio Backtester]]Settings -> Base Currency. ''' == Example Examples ==
<syntaxhighlight>Portfolio_GetMarginPerContract</syntaxhighlight>
Will return a value of 0 if Absolute Margin Value option is selected and the margin does not exist in the QuoteManager symbol settings. Not all of the securities can be bought on margin. The margin value can be returned for futures or options.
<syntaxhighlight>Portfolio_GetMarginPerContract</syntaxhighlight>
Will return a value of -10 if the Margin Value option is selected and the % of contract cost box contains the value of 10.
[[Category:Portfolio Strategy Properties]]