Strategy Object – EFS

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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