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

Revision as of 13:46, 28 May 2013

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

Usage

PositionProfit(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.

Example

PositionProfit

Will return a value of 0 if the current position is flat.

PositionProfit(0)

Will return a value of 5 if the sum of the closed trades profit of the open position is $5.

PositionProfit(1)

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