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 [email protected], "sslack88" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 [email protected], "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
