Having hotkey issues related to scaling out and updating stop

[bjaffry 0]

Hello,

I am trying to create a hotkey button which sells/covers x% of my position, cancels my stop loss order, and sends a new stop loss order for break even and updates new position size. 

 

Here is an example of the script that I am using for selling 30% of my position.

CXL ALLSYMB;ROUTE=LIMIT;Price=BID-0.05;Price=Round2;Share=Pos*.3;TIF=DAY+;SELL=Send;ROUTE=STOP;StopType=Market;StopPrice=AvgCost;Share=Pos-share;TIF=GTC;SELL=SEND;

 

The issue with this script is when I press the button, it works once. The second time I press it, it doesn't update my position size. 

 

Can anyone correct my script or share a script that does the same function? 

 

Thank you

Edited February 1, 2020 by bjaffry

[Paul aka Aurbano 83]

hello @bjaffry, that scripts achieve several targets in the process :

1. Deletes all orders for the ticker.
2. Opens a new limit order for 30% of the position @ bid-0.05 (DAY+)
3. Opens a new market stoploss order for the position @ avg price (GTC)

I'd check 3 things :

• Share = Post-share >> are you sure that calculation is right ?
• TIF ... double check if you need to make them both "DAY" or "GTC".
• Mouse or focus position. Check if you need to click in your chart before pressing the hotkey.

Edited March 20, 2025 by Paul aka Aurbano
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