Dashboard Settings

Overview

The Dashboard is an optional display on your TradingView chart that shows how your strategy is performing in real-time, with key numbers and statistics. It provides a quick, scannable overview of the most important performance metrics, helping you monitor the health and profitability of your strategy at a glance.

The values displayed on the dashboard are color-coded to indicate performance, with positive results shown in green and negative results in red, allowing for immediate visual assessment.

Performance Metrics Displayed

The dashboard presents the following key performance indicators:

Metric
Description

Net Profit %

The total profit or loss of the strategy, shown as a percentage of the initial capital.

Total Trades

The total number of trades that have been completed (both winners and losers).

Win Rate %

The percentage of trades that were profitable out of the total number of trades.

Profit Factor

The ratio of gross profit to gross loss. A value greater than 1 indicates a profitable strategy.

Max Drawdown %

The ratio of gross profit to gross loss. A value greater than 1 indicates a profitable strategy.

Settings

Setting
Description
Options

Dashboard Position

Choose where the dashboard appears on your chart, or turn it off completely.

  • Disabled

  • Top Right

  • Right Center

  • Bottom Right

  • Top Left

  • Left Center

  • Bottom Left

Dashboard Size

Change the size of the text on the dashboard for better readability.

  • Tiny

  • Small

  • Normal

  • Large

Best Practices & Usage

  • Quick Performance Checks: Use the dashboard for a fast and easy way to see how your strategy is performing without needing to open the full Strategy Tester report.

  • Use Colors as a Guide: The color-coded metrics help you quickly spot strong or weak areas of your strategy's performance. Green indicates positive results, while red highlights areas that may need attention.

  • Compare with Full Reports: For a more detailed analysis, compare the dashboard's summary with the comprehensive data in TradingView's Strategy Tester report.

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