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Post From: Sierra Chart/IBKR Combo has shot my risk management to hell

[2023-08-10 14:38:22]
Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 17191
1. This is not random. This is functionality you enabled:
Basic Trading and the Trade Window: Main/C >> Menu >> Orders >> Cancel Orders on Flat Position (chart specific)

Since Interactive Brokers does not have reliable position reporting definitely do not use this option. Disable it.

Also make sure the Time in Force is Good Till Canceled:
Basic Trading and the Trade Window: Main >> TimeInForce (Time in Force):


2, 4. Yes, this is certainly an issue with Interactive Brokers and is explained here:
Interactive Brokers Trading Service: Trade Position Line or Quantity Disappearing or Displaying Zero

3. Recommend using TWS. Just use Sierra Chart for charting. Or for trading CME group futures definitely use Teton versus Interactive Brokers:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation

For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2023-08-10 14:39:55