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| − | Redefines the values for the indicated symbol. The values in the | + | Redefines the values for the indicated symbol. The values in the '''$''' box if the [[Strategy Properties|Absolute Max Potential Loss]] option is selected or the values in the % box if the [[Strategy Properties|Max Potential Loss]] is selected. |
| − | The newly set value is valid during the strategy calculation or until the | + | |
| + | The newly set value is valid during the strategy calculation or until the '''Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract''' is assigned a new value. | ||
| − | + | == Usage == | |
<syntaxhighlight>Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(NewValue);</syntaxhighlight> | <syntaxhighlight>Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(NewValue);</syntaxhighlight> | ||
| − | + | == Parameters == | |
| − | + | :'''NewValue''' - a numerical value that can be: | |
| − | * | + | ::* An absolute value in the range [-100, -0.001]; defines percentage of the maximum potential loss per contract. (Max Potential Loss: %) |
| − | * a value in the range [0.001, 1e+29]; defines the maximum potential loss per contract in dollars. (Absolute Max Potential Loss: $) | + | ::* a value in the range [0.001, 1e+29]; defines the maximum potential loss per contract in dollars. (Absolute Max Potential Loss: $) |
| − | * equal 0; in this case the value entered in the | + | ::* equal 0; in this case the value entered in the '''Format Settings''' dialog window under the [[Portfolio Settings]] tab is used. |
| − | + | '''Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract''' returns: | |
| − | * True if the value is in one of the ranges indicated above. Redefining is considered to be | + | * True if the value is in one of the ranges indicated above. Redefining is considered to be successful. |
| − | * False if the if the value is out of the ranges indicated above. Redefining is considered unsuccessful and the Max Potential Loss value is unchanged. | + | * False if the if the value is out of the ranges indicated above. Redefining is considered unsuccessful and the '''Max Potential Loss value''' is unchanged. |
| − | + | == Notes == | |
| − | This function can only be used in signals intended to be used with the Portfolio Backtester. | + | * This function can only be used in signals intended to be used with the [[:Category:Portfolio_Backtesting|Portfolio Backtester]]. |
| − | == | + | == Examples == |
| − | <syntaxhighlight>If "MSFT"=SymbolName then Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract (-10); | + | <syntaxhighlight>If "MSFT" = SymbolName then Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(-10);</syntaxhighlight> |
| − | assigned for the symbol "MSFT" only if such symbol is exist in the portfolio. | + | The new value of -10 is assigned for the symbol "MSFT" only if such symbol is exist in the portfolio. |
| − | Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract (-5); | + | <syntaxhighlight>Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(-5);</syntaxhighlight> |
| − | potential loss per contract for 5%. | + | Redefines the percentage value of the maximum potential loss per contract for 5%. |
| − | Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract (200); | + | <syntaxhighlight>Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(200);</syntaxhighlight> |
| − | for $200. | + | Redefines the maximum potential loss per contract for $200. |
[[Category:Portfolio Strategy Position]] | [[Category:Portfolio Strategy Position]] | ||
Revision as of 14:36, 19 February 2012
Redefines the values for the indicated symbol. The values in the $ box if the Absolute Max Potential Loss option is selected or the values in the % box if the Max Potential Loss is selected.
The newly set value is valid during the strategy calculation or until the Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract is assigned a new value.
Contents
Usage
Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(NewValue);
Parameters
- NewValue - a numerical value that can be:
- An absolute value in the range [-100, -0.001]; defines percentage of the maximum potential loss per contract. (Max Potential Loss: %)
- a value in the range [0.001, 1e+29]; defines the maximum potential loss per contract in dollars. (Absolute Max Potential Loss: $)
- equal 0; in this case the value entered in the Format Settings dialog window under the Portfolio Settings tab is used.
Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract returns:
- True if the value is in one of the ranges indicated above. Redefining is considered to be successful.
- False if the if the value is out of the ranges indicated above. Redefining is considered unsuccessful and the Max Potential Loss value is unchanged.
Notes
- This function can only be used in signals intended to be used with the Portfolio Backtester.
Examples
If "MSFT" = SymbolName then Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(-10);
The new value of -10 is assigned for the symbol "MSFT" only if such symbol is exist in the portfolio.
Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(-5);
Redefines the percentage value of the maximum potential loss per contract for 5%.
Portfolio_SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract(200);
Redefines the maximum potential loss per contract for $200.
