Strategy Short Template includes modular risk management with take profit and stop loss levels calculated using fixed percentages or Average True Range (ATR) multipliers. Users can select between fixed or trailing stops. The script plots active stop loss and target levels directly on the price chart during positions. Custom entry logic can be inserted directly into the template.
Short-only position backtesting template
Percentage and ATR-based take profit and stop loss
Fixed and trailing stop loss options
Dynamic chart plots for active target and stop levels
The inputs you can change from the gear icon on the chart. Defaults are the author's.
Setting
Type
Default
Variable
Backtesting Start
time
timestamp("1 Jan 2015")
start
Order Expiration
int
100
maxTimeOpen
Take Profit Strategy
string
Percent
tpSlStrategy
Trailing Stop
string
Fixed
trailingStop
ATR SL Length
int
14
atrLength
ATR Multiplier
float
1
atrMultiplier
Risk Level
float
1
riskLevel
Take Profit %
float
10
shortProfitPercent
Stop Loss %
float
10
shortLossPercent
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