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(...); }
}
}
See Also
Back Testing Functions
EFS Library: Back Testing
Strategy Analyzer
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