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Sim trade entered but seeing a huge loss in p&l immediately
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| [2023-04-02 21:18:36] |
| User799255 - Posts: 24 |
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Hello, I am replaying and entering sim trades. Can I get some help troubleshooting this please. I have the bid ask displayed and when the trade is entered it shows a loss that doesn't make sense. 50 shares of GOOG bought at 93.94. Bid-ask is at 93.80-93.94. The unrealised loss should be marked at 7 USD not, 350 USD. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2023-04-02 21:20:01
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| [2023-04-03 11:32:17] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 21315 |
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How that is calculated is explained here: Basic Trading and the Trade Window: Main/C >> Open Profit/Loss (P/L) 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 |
| [2023-04-12 14:09:24] |
| ForgivingComputers.com - Posts: 1154 |
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Your picture shows a loss of $3.50 (Points). The entry was at $93.94, price is not $93.87, so you are down ($.07) * (50 shares) = $3.50. How do you use Bid/Ask to determine open Profit/Loss? |
| [2023-06-21 14:20:37] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 21315 |
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Refer to: Global Trade Settings Windows: Use Bid/Ask for Open P/L Calculations (Global Settings >> General Trade Settings >> General) 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 |
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