Strategy.getPositionSize() – EFS

Strategy.getPositionSize() Back Testing Functions

getPositionSize() is a method of the Strategy Object that retrieves the current size of a position 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.

Syntax

Strategy .getPositionSize( )

Parameters

N/A

Return Value(s)

Number

Notes

getPositionSize() returns a positive number of the current size of a long position, a negative number if short and 0 if the strategy is flat or not currently in a position. This method is typically used where the exit strategy closes portions of a position.

Code Examples

// Retrieve the current size of a position. var nLot = Strategy.getPositionSize();
// Assign the number of shares/contracts of an existing position to a variable that 
// will be used to close half of the position.  When specifying a lot size
// in the doSell() or doCover() methods, ensure that the number for the lot 
// size specified is a whole number by rounding the result like 

below.var nHalf = Math.round(Strategy.getPositionSize() / 2);
var nStop = hl2();
Strategy.doSell("Exit Long Signal", Strategy.STOP, Strategy.THISBAR, nHalf, nStop);