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Date/Time: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:21:09 +0000
make stop loss quantity match the quantity i own
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| [2022-11-04 17:53:04] |
| mrchet - Posts: 16 |
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so say I open a position using the chart trade window for 4 contracts. when I go to the chart, right click, and set a sell stop (or buy stop if short) at the exact price i want, it won't match the number of contract I have open. It only does 1 (instead of 4), even if I select 4 in the chart trade window. I then have to click on this 1 contract order after it is on the chart and change it to 4. this seems weird and I must have something messed up. I've fiddled around with things, but can't figure it out. Any ideas?
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| [2022-11-04 21:04:26] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 40376 |
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If the Trade Window is showing a quantity of 4, then it should enter the Stop for the quantity of 4. If you are changing the Configuration between orders, then make sure that the secondary configuration has a quantity of 4 stored in it. How are you entering the Stop on the chart? For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2022-11-05 02:27:32] |
| mrchet - Posts: 16 |
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HI, I double click on my trackpad, with my cursor at the price level i want the stop, then I scroll down to buy or sell stop. When you say changing the configuration, Im not sure what that means. and what is secondary configuration? Is this in the exact same chart trade window or is it 2 windows? Thanks. |
| [2022-11-07 18:40:10] |
| mrchet - Posts: 16 |
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Hi, for example I have a SIM short position of -2. I highlighted "2" in the chart TRADE window. I then go and right click were I want my buy stop and it only puts quantity 1 in the buy stop on the chart. so i have -2 contracts and a buy stop of 1. I can attach a video if that helps. edited for more info..... no matter how many contracts I have on or what I chose in the trade window, it sets the stop quantity to 1. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2022-11-07 18:54:17
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| [2022-11-08 15:49:26] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 40376 |
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When you change the quantity in the Trade Window does the quantity that is displayed in the upper left corner of the chart change? That quantity should match what you have on the Trade Window. Otherwise, it would imply that you are not using the correct Trade Window for that chart.
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| [2022-11-08 18:16:35] |
| mrchet - Posts: 16 |
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Okay. now I understand. I didn't realize the trade window was attached to an exclusive chart. I thought because I had 3 different charts with the same symbol on it that it would work. Also, is there a setting to change for this.... I have a stop for two contract on the chart. I sell 1 with a limit order or something. can SC know to reduce the remaining stop by 1 contract? Thanks, |
| [2022-11-08 22:12:00] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 40376 |
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Okay. now I understand. I didn't realize the trade window was attached to an exclusive chart. I thought because I had 3 different charts with the same symbol on it that it would work.
As you found out, each chart has its own Trade Window. You can link the trade windows so they are the same in all charts. Refer to the following: Chart Settings: Chart Linking >> Trade Window (Chart >> Chart Settings >> Linking menu) Also, is there a setting to change for this.... I have a stop for two contract on the chart. I sell 1 with a limit order or something. can SC know to reduce the remaining stop by 1 contract?
What you need to do depends on how the reduction in position occurs. It it happens automatically through one of the targets getting filled, but not the other, then as long as the Targets and Stop are attached orders and that the Stop is set to All OCO Groups (as we described above), then this will occur automatically. If, however, you reduce the position by selecting the Buy/Sell button (or buy/sell on the chart, etc.) then you would want to ensure that you have the Scale Out option enabled to reduce the position. Refer to the following: Attached Orders: Scaling Out For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
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