Portfolio Properties

Hi everyone. Could someone please explain the differences betweent he following portfolio properties? I am having trouble seeing what all of these could mean for someone who trades stocks only. Thank you!

// Popular Portfolio Property Values: self.Portfolio.Cash # Sum of all currencies in account (only settled cash) .UnsettledCash # Sum of all currencies in account (only unsettled cash) .TotalFees # Fees incurred since backtest start .TotalHoldingsValue # Absolute sum portfolio items .MarginRemaining # Remaining margin on the account .TotalMarginUsed # Sum of margin used across all securities .TotalPortfolioValue # Portfolio equity .TotalProfit # Sum of all gross profit .TotalUnrealizedProfit # Holdings profit/loss

Hi Michael,

* Portfolio.Cash - Represents the total settled cash. All cash involved in a transaction must be settled after the transaction.

* Portfolio.UnsettledCash - Represents the total unsettled cash.

* Portfolio.TotalFees - The total fees you've paid, including brokerage transaction and margin fees.

* Portfolio.TotalHoldingsValue - Represents the total value of all securities in portfolio

* Portfolio.MarginRemanining - Represents the margin/buying power available for entering new trades.

* Portfolio.TotalMarginUsed - Represents the total margin used for current positions

* Portfolio.TotalPortfolioValue - Total value of portfolio if we sold all securities at current market rates

* Portfolio.TotalProfit - Total profit across all securities since back test started

* Portfolio.TotalUnrealizedProfit - Total profit across current holdings

For more information about how portfolios work, check out the documentation.

Best
Rahul

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