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Analyze Date

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After the position is entered, click on the “Analyze Date” calendar to select the date.

Backtest bar: Start Date 07/22/2016, Analyze Date 08/11/2016 with the calendar and EXP control, and the stock price for the analyze date

You can click “EXP” to further analyze the trade on the option’s expiration date or use the arrows to move the original analyze date forward or back.

Your Position Analysis will display with estimated gain/loss calculations and the P/L Graph.

P/L Graph panel after backtesting: leg prices on the analyze date and the Position Analysis with Current $, Entry Cost, and Profit(loss) calculations

The P/L Graph will also display the stock price on the analyze date via the vertical line.

P/L graph with the vertical line marking the stock price on the analyze date; the legend lists the position values for three dates

Note: The prices in the options chain will show the start date prices. The prices in the Analysis Panel will reflect the Analyze Date prices.

Once you have selected your date for analysis, you can edit the position, or try a different position, and the analysis will dynamically update.