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− | Closes out the entire position or the entry if the current profit is less than the maximum profit by the specified amount; generates the appropriate [[Stop]] order depending on whether the position is | + | Closes out the entire position or the entry if the current profit is less than the maximum profit by the specified amount; generates the appropriate [[Stop]] order depending on whether the position is Long or Short. |
For example, if the specified amount is $50 and the profit has reached the maximum of $120, the position will be closed once the profit drops to $70. | For example, if the specified amount is $50 and the profit has reached the maximum of $120, the position will be closed once the profit drops to $70. |
Latest revision as of 16:46, 19 February 2012
Closes out the entire position or the entry if the current profit is less than the maximum profit by the specified amount; generates the appropriate Stop order depending on whether the position is Long or Short.
For example, if the specified amount is $50 and the profit has reached the maximum of $120, the position will be closed once the profit drops to $70.
SetStopPosition and SetStopContract or SetStopShare functions determine whether SetDollarTrailing will be applied to the entire position or to each contract or share individually; by default, SetDollarTrailing is applied to the entire position.
Usage
SetDollarTrailing(Amount)
Where:
- Amount - a numerical expression, specifying the currency value of the maximum loss of profit.
Notes
- This function can only be used in signals.
- Use SetPercentTrailing to set a percentage trailing stop loss.
Examples
Generate an exit order for the entire position if position profit drops by $50:
SetStopPosition;
SetDollarTrailing(50);
Generate an exit order for the entry if per contract profit drops by $10:
SetStopContract;
SetDollarTrailing(10);