BarsSinceExit()

Definition
Returns the number of bars that have elapsed since the last specified exit.

Method Return Value

An int value that represents a number of bars. A value of -1 will be returned if a previous exit does not exist.

Syntax
BarsSinceExit()
BarsSinceExit(string signalName)

The following method signature should be used when working with multi-time frame and instrument strategies:

BarsSinceExit(int barsInProgressIndex, string signalName, int exitsAgo)

Parameters
signalName	The signal name of an entry order specified in an order entry method. Pass in empty string "" for default signal.
barsInProgressIndex	The index of the Bars object the entry order was submitted against. See the BarsInProgress property.
exitsAgo	Number of exits ago. Pass in 0 for the number of bars since the last exit.

Examples

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
    if (CurrentBar < 20)
        return;

    // Only enter if at least 10 bars has passed since our last exit
    if (BarsSinceExit() > 10 && CrossAbove(SMA(10), SMA(20), 1))
        EnterLong();
}