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NetPL: in Trade Window inconsistent with P/L after Close of Trad
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| [2013-04-11 10:11:41] |
| Rainer - Posts: 110 |
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P/L: and NetPL: in Trade Window show correct currency values during [FOREX] [SIM] open trade; and just after having cleared the Log. Soon as the trade is closed, the P/L: value shows correct (1.00C) but the NetPL: shows 10000.00C instead of 1.00C ... (see attached pics) Then, when open the next trade (assume position is then already in 3 pips profit), the NetPL: (during the trade shows 10003.00C), then when trade is closed, NetPL: shows 40000.00C Can you please explain why NetPL: behaves like this and/or offer solution? |
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| [2013-04-12 01:29:18] |
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We do not observe this. Please check the Symbol Settings in Global Settings >> Symbol Settings. What is the Currency Value per Tick and the Tick Size set to for this particular symbol? 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 |
| [2013-04-12 01:41:30] |
| Rainer - Posts: 110 |
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see attached. Remember and as described above, (after clearing the Log, or with a new 24hr period) the first fresh Entry shows NetPL: correct (5.00C, if 5 pips [FOREX] in profit), but soon as Entry is closed, the NetPL: shows 50000.00C
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| [2013-04-12 02:23:10] |
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The Currency Value per Tick in Global Symbol Settings needs to be .0001. It is 1.
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| [2013-04-12 03:17:32] |
| Rainer - Posts: 110 |
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this did not make any difference, exactly same behavior as above; see attached pic (I even cleared the Log again and did SaveAll before this exercise) note: If the Tick-size is 0.0001, and this then represents 1 pip, how can then the currency value for 0.0001 (=1 pip) be worth $0.0001 when in real life (AUDUSD) one pip is worth around $1 (not one-ten-thousand's of a dollar; 0.0001). There must be some other factors within the program as it appears to behave different during a Trade and different after close of Trade. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2013-04-12 03:18:31
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| [2013-04-12 03:25:19] |
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It will make a difference if you go to Chart >> Reload and Recalculate. 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 |
| [2013-04-12 03:55:24] |
| Rainer - Posts: 110 |
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no difference again. I did clear the Log, then Reload and Recalculate (on the same chart as this exercise) then same exercise again and still no difference. When in the Trade, the NetPL: fluctuates between 9999.00C & 9998.00C (while the P/L: fluctuates between -1.00C & -2.00C) (see attached pic). Then when Trade closed, the NetPL: shows -9998.00C instead of -2.00C (note. Symbol Settings are still at modified settings as per ur last instructions.)
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| [2013-04-12 06:07:05] |
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Select Global Settings >> Symbol Settings. At the top of the window you will notice a Service setting. Check the symbol you have a problem with, for each Service where it has settings and make certain the Currency Value Per Tick is correct.
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| [2013-04-12 06:24:27] |
| Rainer - Posts: 110 |
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Settings were correct. Then (this time) I closed and re-opened SC totally, and now it works. Thanks for ur patience.
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