Hi, I have searched but cannot find an answer.
I will explain what I am trying to do which then maybe an alternative may be offered....
Currently I am using NT6.5 (free version) to test my ideas connecting to interactive brokers (TWS). Once I work it out I intend to switch this on - so there is a possibility this affects things.
So currently I am using SIM101 account in NT, the next step is to use the paper trading account in TWS, and then go completely live.
Basically, I want to use NT6.5 to automatically enter a series of long trades using an automated strategy, based off a trigger (for example cross of a MA). At the same time the strategy will automatically set the stop for these entries, with NO take profit levels. The strategy will run during the day, and at the end of the day I will manually and with discretion close out only SOME open positions at the close of the market, if they are still profitable.
This is where I have the issue.... I assume then that I have to then shut down the strategy on NT prior to the end of day, so that no exit trades are executed, and that the next day, the strategy within NT will have different quantities showing - that is - i will not necessarily want to Sync the NT and TWS amounts.
Problem then becomes if I manually change any stops for the exisiting orders in TWS, will this affect the NT strategy again. (Maybe I need to open a separate account at the end of the day in TWS and transfer the open positions? )
Basically I am wondering if a strategy can automatically put in my entries and initial stops, and I manually look after the stops and exits after the end of the day..... Is there an easy or existing way to do this that I am missing? thanks.
ps the heading for this thread should be changed to say something like "Combining Automatic and manual trading" - thanks.
I will explain what I am trying to do which then maybe an alternative may be offered....
Currently I am using NT6.5 (free version) to test my ideas connecting to interactive brokers (TWS). Once I work it out I intend to switch this on - so there is a possibility this affects things.
So currently I am using SIM101 account in NT, the next step is to use the paper trading account in TWS, and then go completely live.
Basically, I want to use NT6.5 to automatically enter a series of long trades using an automated strategy, based off a trigger (for example cross of a MA). At the same time the strategy will automatically set the stop for these entries, with NO take profit levels. The strategy will run during the day, and at the end of the day I will manually and with discretion close out only SOME open positions at the close of the market, if they are still profitable.
This is where I have the issue.... I assume then that I have to then shut down the strategy on NT prior to the end of day, so that no exit trades are executed, and that the next day, the strategy within NT will have different quantities showing - that is - i will not necessarily want to Sync the NT and TWS amounts.
Problem then becomes if I manually change any stops for the exisiting orders in TWS, will this affect the NT strategy again. (Maybe I need to open a separate account at the end of the day in TWS and transfer the open positions? )
Basically I am wondering if a strategy can automatically put in my entries and initial stops, and I manually look after the stops and exits after the end of the day..... Is there an easy or existing way to do this that I am missing? thanks.
ps the heading for this thread should be changed to say something like "Combining Automatic and manual trading" - thanks.
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