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target and stop

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[2021-04-13 16:21:33]
User130417 - Posts: 14
Hi,
I set a target and a stop, as soon as price reaches my stop, it gets taken out, but when price reaches my target, it waits and it does not get filled, until only when price moves a price higher than my set target.
Is there any explanation to this, or something wrong with my trade setup on sierra, let me know please.

Thank you,
Telema
[2021-04-13 16:43:02]
John - SC Support - Posts: 38150
Exactly what order type are you using for your Target?

Also, is the parent a Buy or Sell order?
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[2021-04-13 16:57:11]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Are you using Trade Simulation Mode?
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[2021-04-13 17:12:19]
User130417 - Posts: 14
Order type: buy and sell
Yes i am using trade simulation mode
[2021-04-13 17:48:41]
John - SC Support - Posts: 38150
We need to know the exact order type that is set for the Target on the Attached Orders tab of the Trade Window. When you select the Target on that tab, we need to know what is in the "Type" pulldown.
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[2021-04-13 17:58:40]
User130417 - Posts: 14
its a target limit order type; offset type: ticks; group: OCO Group 1
[2021-04-13 19:07:26]
John - SC Support - Posts: 38150
Check your Trade Activity Log and see if it actually filled at the price you expected or 1 tick above.

It sounds like you were watching the price movement and when it touched the Target it did not fill. This is normal, as the Bid needs to get to that level in order to offset your Sell position.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2021-04-13 22:15:05]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Refer to:
Trade Simulation: How Orders are Filled
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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