# Trim/Partial Close

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Trim/Partial Keywords\
`TRIM` - `SCAL` - `PART` - `Leaving Some` are all keywords to trigger a trim/partial close & can be used anywhere within the notes.\
\&#xNAN;*(trimming, scale, scaling, partial, partially)*
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> I.e. *`STC AAPL @ 150`` `**`partial`***\
> \&#xNAN;*`BTC SPY 4/01 460p @ 2.40`` `**`trim`***

To trim or partially close trades and keep them open, use the trim/partial keywords at the end of the trade or anywhere within the notes, such as `trim` `trimming` `scale` `scaling` `partial` `partially`. 

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When options trades expire that have been trimmed or partially closed, the position will be closed at the last trimmed/partial price.
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![](/files/Ru18nG4Aw4dO13IzLJh6)Example of partially closing $TSLA short position
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![](/files/fJbaYwilpUi2NOqWiV52)Example of partially closing $MSFT long position
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![](/files/3oQzjZqf4JcZh1SYMUw1)Example of partially closing $AAPL long position
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When closing trades with trim/partial exit, the final gain percentage is generated by calculating the average of trim(s) and exit returns which is used for final gain/loss that is factored into stats.

### Using Slash Commands

The same concept applies to slash commands as with text commands. When using the `/close` command, use any of the trim/partial keywords (trim, trimming, partial, etc.) anywhere in the notes field to trim/partially close a position.

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Trades that have been trimmed/partially closed will calculate the final gain percentage differently. The returns of each trim/partial and the closing return will be calculated into an average gain/return which is used toward stats. However, the bot will reply with an Entry to Exit gain/loss percentage for trades that have been trimmed/partially closed, but this value does not factor into stats and is only for cosmetic purposes.
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