> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hextrade.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Portfolio Cumulative P&L

> Analyze your combined equity curve, drawdown, and period performance in Portfolio.

# Cumulative P\&L

The `Cumulative P&L` tab shows how your selected algorithms perform together over time.

> \[GIF placeholder: Switching ranges on cumulative P\&L chart]

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## What you can evaluate

* **Equity curve quality**: Smoothness, consistency, and recovery after losses.
* **Drawdown profile**: Depth and duration of pullbacks.
* **Time-window behavior**: Compare ALL vs shorter time ranges.
* **Allocation impact**: Validate how quantity changes alter the curve.

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## How to use this tab

1. Enable the algorithms you want to test.
2. Set contract sizing and starting balance.
3. Switch time range and compare curve behavior.
4. Save snapshots to compare different portfolio versions.
5. Use findings to adjust sizing before deployment.

> \[Image placeholder: Cumulative P\&L chart with drawdown panel]

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## Best practices

* Prefer stable long-run behavior over short-lived spikes.
* Evaluate drawdown tolerance before optimizing for return.
* Re-check curve quality after any major allocation change.

<Warning>
  Backtested or historical portfolio curves are not guarantees of future performance. Always apply strict risk controls when going live.
</Warning>