> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.architect.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.architect.co/user-guide/architect-platform/home-page/positions-and-balances.md). # Positions and balances ## Positions Architect shows the derivatives positions you currently hold. This includes the asset, direction, quantity, entry price, current price, unrealized profit or loss, and the notional size of the position. ## Balances This shows a breakdown of the cash balances in your account. Your Balance is the settled USD balance, while your Buying Power (also often called Account Equity) includes the [unrealized profit or loss](/user-guide/futures-101/profit-and-loss.md) from your current open positions. This section also shows your margin information, including the [Total Margin](/user-guide/futures-101/margin-and-leverage.md) required to support your open positions and the Excess Cash available in your account for trading or withdrawal. Typically, the Excess Cash will be the difference between your Buying Power and Total Margin requirement. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.architect.co/user-guide/architect-platform/home-page/positions-and-balances.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.