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Date/Time: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:58:57 +0000
Stop Loss For 3 Contracts not filled (sim account)
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| [2016-07-21 22:03:10] |
| User618661 - Posts: 2 |
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Hi, On my last trade today from simulation account (Sim 2) I placed a trade for three contracts in the ES (trade entered into at 17.30). I then modified the stop loss (via chart trader) at 17.48 (Internal Order 962, I believe.) In my log of trades, there is confirmation that 'Simulated Order Modify Complete'. I then disconnected my internet connection. When I switched the connection on again, it appears that this stop loss has not been filled. So, what should have been a profit in the region of circa 36 ticks on this trade, has turned to a loss of 15 ticks. My query is, why was this stop not filled? I understand that in times of high volume/market volatility stops will not be filled - but this was not the case here as the move down towards (and past) my stop loss was a smooth ride with little volatility. I have been trading a lot using the sim account and in my experience so far, my stops have almost always been filled. I am curious - was this stop not filled due to me disconnecting my internet connection? I am curious as so how Sim trading works, as I assumed that even if I disconnected my internet connection, that the order would remain in Sierra's system. This is not such a big deal because it is in Sim but I am sure you can understand that I can not risk this happening in live trading. Please could you provide some clarification on what has happened and whether this has to do with disconnecting my internet? Thanks |
| [2016-07-22 04:43:21] |
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Refer to: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/doc_TradeSimulation.php#TradeSimulationWhenDisconnectedFromServer For the order to fill, Sierra Chart has to be connected to the data feed. I am curious as so how Sim trading works, as I assumed that even if I disconnected my internet connection, that the order would remain in Sierra's system. This is not such a big deal because it is in Sim but I am sure you can understand that I can not risk this happening in live trading. https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/doc_AttachedOrders.html#Introduction 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, *change* to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
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