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# AverageBarsInTrade

## Definition

Returns the average number of bars per trade.

## Property Value

A **double** value that represents the average number of bars per trade.

## Syntax

`TradesPerformance.AverageBarsInTrade`

## Examples

```csharp
protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
    // Print out the average number of bars per trade of all trades
    Print("Average # bars per trade is: " + SystemPerformance.AllTrades.TradesPerformance.AverageBarsInTrade);
}
```