Strategy.isShort() – EFS

Strategy.isShort() Back Testing Functions

isShort() is a method of the Strategy Object that returns a Boolean (true/false) value to indicate that the strategy is currently holding a short position. The Strategy Object is for back testing purposes only and is not intended for real time trading.

Syntax

Strategy .isShort( )

Parameters

N/A

Return Value(s)

Boolean (true/false)

Notes

Strategy.isShort() returns true if a short position is currently being held. This method is a logic function used to control back testing logic within conditional statements. For example, a user may want to check to see if the strategy is currently in a short position before evaluating a short exit condition.

Code Examples

function main(){
	if (Strategy.isShort() == true){
	// Evaluate short exit condition	
	if (/* Your Exit Condition */) {
	    //Strategy.doCover(...);	
	    }	
	} 
}