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Date/Time: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:27:48 +0000



Stop Order with offset

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[2025-02-05 08:50:12]
User575872 - Posts: 68
Hello, is there a way to add an offset to a stop entry?
[2025-02-05 16:15:46]
John - SC Support - Posts: 37842
We do not understand what exactly you are looking for. Please give us more information on what you want to accomplish.
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[2025-02-05 17:33:31]
User575872 - Posts: 68
Yes, thank you. If I want to place a buy stop order in the DOM using the buy button, I don't want it to be at the current price, but rather, for example, 3 ticks above it. Can I set this offset somehow?
[2025-02-05 22:53:28]
John - SC Support - Posts: 37842
There is not a way to do this when using the "Buy" button the Trade Window. But then again, if you are entering a "Stop" order through the Trade Window, then you need to specify the price at which you want to place the stop.

There are keyboard shortcuts for "Stop" and "Stop Limit" with an offset from the Bid or Ask price with an offset of 1, 2, or 3 ticks. And you can always use either the DOM or a right-mouse option to place a Stop at the level you want.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2025-02-05 23:28:19]
User575872 - Posts: 68
Yes, thanks, sorry, I had overlooked the keyboard shortcuts for stop orders...
[2025-02-06 08:50:24]
User575872 - Posts: 68
Sorry, I have one more question: What do I have to do besides setting "Time in Force" in the DOM so that the order is sent at a certain time? The time information matches.
[2025-02-06 15:49:45]
John - SC Support - Posts: 37842
Just make sure your Sierra Chart software is running, as that particular option is going to keep the order on your local system until it is actually sent to the exchange.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2025-02-07 08:41:42]
User575872 - Posts: 68
Hi, because of my mediocre English skills I have problems getting an overview of specific support topics, hence this question: Where can I find information on the topic of automated trading regarding the point "Order entry at a specific time"?
[2025-02-07 16:06:06]
John - SC Support - Posts: 37842
There is not a specific topic in our documentation related to what you are asking, as "Automated Trading" covers a wide range of topics in itself. We really need to know what you are wanting to do and what automated trading tool you are using.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2025-02-08 10:06:04]
User575872 - Posts: 68
Yes, okay, I'll try to explain it briefly: I want to place three bracket orders of three different futures with respective entry offsets short and long at the same time (see photo).
I have placed the entries on keyboard shortcuts.

"Time in Force / Send order at time" doesn't work for me at all, regardless of whether I'm in real or simulate trading mode.

thank you and regards
Wolfgang
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