# Minimum net profit to close oldest position

This setting ensures that Exposure Reduction is performed **only when the recovery basket is in profit**, preventing forced closures at a loss.

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#### How It Works

* The EA continuously calculates the **net profit of all active trades** in the recovery basket.
* Exposure Reduction logic is allowed to proceed **only if net profit is equal to or greater than the specified value**.
* If the condition is met, the EA may close the oldest position partially or fully, depending on the selected close style.

**Special Values**

* `0 = Disabled`\
  No minimum net profit is required; exposure reduction can occur whenever other conditions are met.
* `> 0`\
  Defines the minimum net profit (in account currency) required before exposure reduction is allowed.
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#### Impact on Risk & Trade Behavior

* **Risk Control**
  * Protects against reducing exposure at a loss.
  * Helps preserve equity during unstable recovery phases.
* **Drawdown Behavior**
  * May delay exposure reduction if profit is not sufficient.
  * Encourages cleaner exposure reduction using realized gains.
* **Recovery Efficiency**
  * Improves recovery quality by using profits instead of absorbing losses.
  * Can slow exposure reduction in low-volatility conditions.
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#### Interaction with Other Exposure Reduction Settings

This option works together with:

* **Reduce exposure after X recovery trades**
* **Oldest position close style**

All Exposure Reduction conditions must be met before any closure attempt is made.
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#### Typical Use Cases

* **Risk-controlled recovery**
  * Setting a positive value ensures exposure is reduced only from profits.
* **Aggressive drawdown reduction**
  * Disabling the filter (`0`) allows earlier exposure reduction but increases risk.
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#### Important Notes

* This setting does not override:
  * Hard Stops
  * Equity Stops
  * Daily or Weekly Loss Limits
* Profit is evaluated **at the time of the reduction attempt**, not continuously guaranteed.
* Partial closes are subject to broker minimum lot size rules.
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#### Recommended Practice

Changes to profit-based exposure reduction should always be tested on a **demo account first**, especially when combined with:

* Recovery depth
* Adaptive Profit Scaling
* Oldest position close style
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