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Post From: Trade Simulation Fill Prices

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User556932 - Posts: 31
Hi SC Support, Background: - I have been learning to use SC via a FXCM (Demo) account -I have a valid and current subscription to SC expiring 12 Dec 2018. - I have been using the Study>>>Trading System based on Alert Condition, and Trade>>>Auto Trade System Bar Based Backtest. Underlying is HKG33. When examining Trade Activity Log>>>Trade Activity>>>Fills>>>Order Action Source, the commentary says "Trade simulation fill. Bid:27176.0 Ask 27177.0 Last 27176.0" with column "Fill Price" showing "27176.0" - That is, it appears the backtest is assuming a 1 point spread, when FXCM make a 10 point spread minimun for HKG33. please note the bid / ask shown in a chart window is 10 points wide. Clearly this impacts results. - Global Symbol Settings >>>Service is set to FXCM Demo Trading (Standard) - DTC Question(s) - is the above the correct Service setting? - are you able to suggest a method to have backtest based on FXCM bid/ask spread? eg do I need to reset data / update global symbol settings? I note documentation says not to perform certain actions unless directed by SC - is there any documentation regarding this? Thanks in advance, Thanks