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[amibroker] Re: % (Percent) Profit in System Test - How to fix Problem?



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Thank you Tomasz for the response.

How do I set the entry value?  I set the tick size to .01, but I 
didn't see anything for entry value in the settings.

-Steve

--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tomasz Janeczko" <amibroker@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Most probably you are using incorrect settings.
> 
> Percent profit of position is calculated as Dollar profit divided 
by entry value of the position (not portfolio).
> In your example you seem th have set entry value as 0.01
> 
> Write to support with your settings and formula attached if you 
need more help.
> 
> Best regards,
> Tomasz Janeczko
> amibroker.com
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "sslack88" <jzzpiano88@xxxx>
> To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 4:26 PM
> Subject: [amibroker] % (Percent) Profit in System Test - How to 
fix Problem?
> 
> 
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I just ran a system test and when I look at the % Profit column 
it
> > seems to be way overstated.
> >
> > For example, the first trade looks like this (Futures Contract):
> >
> > Buy - 22.05
> > Sell - 22.78
> >
> > Profit - $725.20 (this is correct)
> >
> > % Profit - 72,520.14% (why is this so high?)
> >
> > It seems that it is starting from zero or something.  How do I 
fix
> > this?  If I am starting with $50,000 this shouldn't this be 
1.4504%
> > profit?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only.
> >
> > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to
> > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com
> >
> > For other support material please check also:
> > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >




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