Strategy Object Back Testing Functions
The Strategy Object allows EFS scripts to submit simulated trade information for back testing analysis through the Strategy Analyzer (Tools-->Back Testing). The Strategy Object is for back testing purposes only and is not intended for real time trading.
Strategy Methods
| Method: |
Description: |
| doLong() | Enters a long position. |
| doSell() | Exits a long position. |
| doShort() | Enters a short position. |
| doCover() | Exits a short position. |
| isInTrade() | Returns true or false to indicate the current status of a trading system. |
| isLong() | Returns true or false to indicate the current status of a long position. |
| isShort() | Returns true or false to indicate the current status of a short position. |
| setStop() | Sets a stop order to exit a position. |
| clearStop() | Clears, or cancels, current stop order. |
| getPositionSize() | Returns the current position's number of contracts/shares. Result will be positive when long, negative when short and 0 when no position is held. |
| getDefaultLotSize() | Returns the default lot size set by the Back Testing Preferences in the Strategy Analyzer. |
Notes
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See Also
Back Testing Functions
EFS Library: Back Testing
Strategy Analyzer
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