Portfolio SetMaxPotentialLossPerContract

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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 requested again assigning a new value.

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 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 Trader.
  • The value is returned in the currency specified in Portfolio Trader: Portfolio Settings -> Base Currency.

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.