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PositionProfit - MultiCharts
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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:
1 - one position back (the last position closed);
2 - two positions back, etc.

If PosBack is not specified, then zero value is returned.

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

Notes

  • This function can only be used in signals.

Example

PositionProfit(1)

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