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Date/Time: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:01:18 +0000
Automatically Rollover Additional Futures Symbols
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| [2020-01-12 13:11:46] |
| ticinotrader - Posts: 412 |
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Dear Support, I am working on a performance tracking chart based on a user request, that uses multiple instances of the 'Add Additional Symbol' study. I have just found that the Chart Setting: Automatically Rollover Futures Symbol applies to the main chart symbol only but not additional symbols overlaid by the above mentioned study. As a result, at the time of rollover just the main chart symbol rolls but not the additional symbols - they have to be manually rolled. I want this chart to require minimum or no adjustments because of the high number of additional symbols used on the chart. Can you please consider adding the feature/option: 'Automatically Rollover Futures Symbol' to the 'Add Additional Symbol' study? Please also let me know if there is an alternative workaround I am not aware of to automate the roll of additional symbols. Thank you in advance! |
| [2020-01-13 22:23:39] |
| macrohedged - Posts: 6 |
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+1
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| [2020-01-13 22:24:15] |
| Adam - Posts: 141 |
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+1
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| [2020-01-24 10:15:08] |
| Cavalry3162 - Posts: 523 |
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yeah, that is indeed very important.. i have a chart with lots of symbols with different expiry dates which is a great market overview but a PITA to maintain..
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| [2020-01-28 09:55:02] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 19307 |
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We will work on this.
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 |
| [2020-10-12 15:41:06] |
| User818063 - Posts: 16 |
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Any news on this functionality of automatic rollover of added symbols ?
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| [2020-10-12 17:01:41] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 39428 |
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This has been in the software for awhile. When you choose the option to Perform Futures Symbol Rollover, there is an option on that page for Rollover Add Additional Symbol Studies.
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| [2020-10-12 18:04:41] |
| Cavalry3162 - Posts: 523 |
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@John, the idea was to auto roll over the additional symbols when they are expired
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| [2020-10-12 18:06:25] |
| Cavalry3162 - Posts: 523 |
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e.g. i have a market overview where i do have percent change for the day of, among others, the ES, GC and CL.. all are on a different roll over schema and i cant roll over the ES as it might not expire for another 2.5 months but, for example, CL expires each month
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| [2021-11-10 19:05:10] |
| User379468 - Posts: 508 |
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+1. Also is it possible to simultaneously rollover all expired symbols in all instances and watchlists? It is very tedious to do manually and maintain separately for each watchlist in each Sierrachart instance for those of us making use of multiple instances. |
| [2023-06-08 16:13:31] |
| user_xyz - Posts: 467 |
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Is there any update on this for auto roll of futures contracts using 'Add Additional Study' it really takes a long time to go through and update manually.
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2023-06-08 16:13:48
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| [2024-03-18 06:45:14] |
| Sargon Petros - Posts: 57 |
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Hi all, Just wondered if there was a solution to this issue rather than manually changing each "additional symbol" Thank you |
| [2024-12-17 13:00:54] |
| TB7000 - Posts: 14 |
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Hi, I’ve noticed the addition of the new feature that allows rolling the symbols in the “Add Additional Symbol” study on the chart. This is a fantastic improvement that eliminates the tedious task of manual rollovers, especially when handling charts with multiple additional symbols. Thank you for implementing this feature! By having now used this new feature, I've observed a minor Issue with it. Issue Description: While using the feature “Chart / Perform Futures Symbol Roll Over / Rollover Add Additional Symbol Studies,” I observed that it does not trigger a contract roll for the additional symbols if the main instrument loaded on the chart does not have a contract duration (i.e., no rollovers). Specific Scenario: - My main symbol on the chart is VOLX, which does not involve contract rollovers. - However, the same chart includes multiple additional symbols (Indexes, Currencies, Commodities, etc.) from various asset classes, each with different contract roll frequencies - visualized through Add Additional Symbol and Percent Change Since Open Study. - In this setup, the "Rollover Add Additional Symbol Studies" feature does not roll the additional symbols. Further Testing: I tested this behavior by changing the main symbol to one with a contract duration that is already on its current contract. - In this case, when using the “Perform Futures Symbol Roll Over” function with the “Rollover Add Additional Symbol” option checked, the symbols from the “Add Additional Symbol” study rolled over as expected, despite the main instrument had not to roll over. This confirms that the issue specifically arises only when the main symbol does not have a maturity date (e.g., market internals like VOLX, ...) and it's not about whether or not the main instrument has to roll over at the given instant. Used Workaround: A temporary workaround which is very easily done is to: 1. Change the main chart symbol to any futures symbol that has a contract maturity date. 2. Trigger the contract roll function. This will successfully roll over the additional symbols. 3. Revert the main symbol back to VOLX or any other intended symbol. Conclusion: The Symbols of Add Additional Symbol Study can not be rolled with this feature unless the main chart instrument is a symbol with contract duration. Although this is a minor issue, I wanted to share this behavior for awareness. Perhaps this can be improved in future updates to allow rollovers for the “Add Additional Symbol” study independently of what's used as main symbol. Thank you again for this feature and for your continued support! Best regards |
| [2024-12-18 13:48:17] |
| user_xyz - Posts: 467 |
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I don't see the option to roll symbols for futures contracts in "Add Additional Symbols"? I don't see it documented either Add Additional Symbol: Continuous Futures Contracts Not Supported |
| [2024-12-18 18:06:48] |
| TB7000 - Posts: 14 |
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@user_xyz I'm using version 2718. As described above the feature is available through the menu: "Chart" --> "Perform Futures Symbol Roll Over" --> CHECKBOX "Rollover Add Additional Symbol Studies”. |
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