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I'm having this same problem. I know it's an old message, but does
anybody know what I'm doing wrong to get these wrong % profit numbers?
thanks.
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "sslack88" <jzzpiano88@xxx> wrote:
>
> 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?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
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> > >
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> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
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