Difference between revisions of "PositionProfit"

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Where:  
 
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:'''PosBack''' - a numerical expression, specifying the closed position:  
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:'''PosBack''' - a numerical expression, specifying the closed position:
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::'''0''' - current position;
  
 
::'''1''' - one position back (the last position closed);  
 
::'''1''' - one position back (the last position closed);  
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::'''2''' - two positions back, etc.  
 
::'''2''' - two positions back, etc.  
  
If '''PosBack''' is not specified, then zero value is returned.
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PositionProfit with '''PosBack''' unspecified equals PositionProfit(0).
  
In order to return the total realized profit or loss of an open position please use [[OpenPositionProfit]] keyword.
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In order to return the current unrealized profit or loss of an open position please use [[OpenPositionProfit]] keyword.
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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== Example ==
 
== Example ==
 
<syntaxhighlight>PositionProfit(1)</syntaxhighlight>
 
<syntaxhighlight>PositionProfit(1)</syntaxhighlight>
Will return a value of -5 if the most recently closed position has generated a loss of $5.
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Returns a value of -5 if the most recently closed position has generated a loss of $5.
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<syntaxhighlight>PositionProfit(0)</syntaxhighlight>
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Returns a value of 0 if the position is open and there were no partial exits from it.
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<syntaxhighlight>PositionProfit(0)</syntaxhighlight>
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Returns a value of 5 if the position was partially closed with $5 profit.
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<syntaxhighlight>PositionProfit(0)</syntaxhighlight>
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Returns a value of 0 if there is no open position.
 
   
 
   
 
[[Category:Strategy Position]]
 
[[Category:Strategy Position]]

Revision as of 10:42, 14 June 2023

Returns a numerical value, indicating the total realized profit or loss for the specified closed position.

Usage

PositionProfit(PosBack)

Where:

PosBack - a numerical expression, specifying the closed position:
0 - current position;
1 - one position back (the last position closed);
2 - two positions back, etc.

PositionProfit with PosBack unspecified equals PositionProfit(0).

In order to return the current unrealized profit or loss of an open position please use OpenPositionProfit keyword.

Notes

  • This function can only be used in signals.

Example

PositionProfit(1)

Returns a value of -5 if the most recently closed position has generated a loss of $5.

PositionProfit(0)

Returns a value of 0 if the position is open and there were no partial exits from it.

PositionProfit(0)

Returns a value of 5 if the position was partially closed with $5 profit.

PositionProfit(0)

Returns a value of 0 if there is no open position.