Total Commissions/ Fees / Swap Short
Definition
The total amount of commissions, fees, and swaps incurred specifically on your short trades.
Formula
- Calculate Commissions/Fees/Swap for each short trade.
- Total Commissions/Fees/Swap Short = Sum of Commissions/Fees/Swap on All Short Trades
Example
Let’s say you have 5 short trades with the following Commissions/Fees/Swap:
- Trade 1: $8
- Trade 2: $15
- Trade 3: $9
- Trade 4: $12
- Trade 5: $6
Total Commissions/Fees/Swap Short = $8 + $15 + $9 + $12 + $6 = $50
Key Points
- Shorting Costs: Shows the total costs associated with your short-selling trades.
- Strategy Comparison: Can be used to compare the cost-effectiveness of shorting vs. going long.