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[User Discussion] - Using Theoretical Average for Max Flat to Flat Open Loss

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[2020-10-14 01:05:11]
George142 - Posts: 3
Is it possible to use current Theoretical Average to calculate Max Flat-to-Flat Open Loss?

Maybe that's all I need to ask, but in case an example is helpful:

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My executions for today, in order:

Sell 1 @ 3520
Sell 1 @ 3516.25
Sell 1 @ 3518
Buy 1 @ 3514.25
Sell 1 @ 3516.25
Buy 1 @ 3513.50
Buy 1 @ 3517.25
Sell 1 @ 3520.25
Sell 1 @ 3517
Buy 1 @ 3513.25
Buy 1 @ 3509.50
Buy 1 @ 3514.75

Here's what they look like on the chart:

http://www.sierrachart.com/image.php?Image=1602636812333.png

And here's how I think of my Max Flat-To-Flat Open Loss, using LIFO calculations as I do in the SC trade activity log:

Open short position (a) @ 20
Add (b) @ 16.25
Add (c) @ 18
AVERAGE: 18.083 / Position:3 / High Price: 20 / MAE = 50 * 3 * [18.083 - 20] = ($287.50)
Close the (c) @14.25, booking 3.75 = $187.50
AVERAGE: 18.125 / Position: 2 / High Price: 19.50 / MAE: 50 * 2 * [18.125 - 19.50] + $187.50 (booked profit) = $50
Add (d) @ 16.25 and close it @13.50 to book: 2.75 [$137.50]. Total booked = $325
Close the (b) @17.25, booking -1 = [$50] / Total booked = $275
Holding (a) from 20. High price before next execution: 21.50 / MAE = 50 * 1 * [20 - 21.50] + $275 (booked profit)= $200
Add (e) @ 20.25 / Position: 2 / High Price: 21.50 / MAE = 50 * 2 * [20 - 21.50] + $275 = $125
Add (f) @ 17 and close it @13.25 to book: 3.75 [$187.50] / Total booked = $462.50

The rest is irrelevant to the MAE. My maximum heat was being down $287.50 after the add at (c). From there I never took heat again. But here's the rest:

Close the (e) @ 9.50 to book: 10.75 [$537.50] / Total booked = $1000
Close the (a) @ 14.75 to book: 5.25 [$262.50] / Total booked = $1262.50

Is it possible to calculate Max Open Loss this way within Sierra Chart?

In the Trade Activity Log the Max Flat-to-Flat Open Loss is $500. I attached a screenshot: 02_101320 max f2f open loss.

Thanks.
image02_101320 max f2f open loss.png / V - Attached On 2020-10-14 00:59:14 UTC - Size: 5.06 KB - 202 views
[2020-10-14 15:32:09]
User90125 - Posts: 715
One question: Does your actual broker in LIVE trading support this method of trade reckoning?

If not, this might be an exercise in futility when REAL trades are placed into the market.
[2020-10-15 01:56:32]
George142 - Posts: 3
Live vs Sim is irrelevant. I put together a quick spreadsheet last night to take exported executions from SC and run this calculation. The "Trade Account" field played no role in any formulas.

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