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);
See Also
Back Testing Functions
EFS Library: Back Testing
Strategy Analyzer
eSignal Bulletin Board Search Engine
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