ListPositions
ListPositions is a utility Expert Advisor that scans and lists all currently open positions in the terminal, displaying their details such as ticket number, symbol, type, lot size, open price, and profit. It does not open, modify, or close any trades on its own. The EA serves as a monitoring and information tool for traders who need a quick overview of their portfolio state.
Open the interactive view (equity curve, symbol switch)Key facts
Backtest results (H1, about 1 year)
Not backtested yet — this EA could not be converted automatically.
Strategy analysis
This EA is fundamentally not a trading strategy but a position information display utility. Its core function is to iterate through all currently open positions and output key details to the terminal or chart. Entry conditions are not applicable since the EA does not open trades. Exit conditions are not applicable as it does not close positions either. In terms of position management, the EA only reads the lot size of existing positions without making any adjustments. For money management, the EA may display total profit/loss and margin usage information but does not execute any money management operations. Overall, this EA is an auxiliary tool that helps traders quickly understand their current account position status, improving information transparency for trading decisions.
Strengths
- Provides a clear panoramic view of positions for traders to quickly grasp account status
- Does not execute any trading operations, safe and risk-free to use
- Customizable refresh frequency and display format, offering good flexibility
Weaknesses
- Single-function, only provides position listing without deep analytical capability
- No alert or notification feature, cannot promptly warn when positions show abnormal changes
- Contains no trading logic, provides no direct help for clients seeking trade automation
Possible improvements
- Add abnormal position alert functionality, such as automatic notification when floating loss exceeds a threshold
- Add position statistical analysis features, such as summarizing profit/loss and risk exposure by symbol/direction
Risk assessment
Overall risk: Safe
- The EA does not execute any trading operations, no trading risk
- Ensure refresh frequency is set reasonably, excessively high refresh rate may impact terminal performance
Evaluation scores
Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
ShowOnChart | true | Display position info on chart |
RefreshInterval | 1000 | Refresh interval in milliseconds |
FontSize | 10 | Display font size |
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Backtests are historical simulations and do not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.