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Mike Christensen
Mike Christensen
April 4, 2025
Monetize Your Trading Signals: The Ultimate Guide for Trading Communities
Should Stop Loss and Take Profit Orders Be Sent After a Position Is Opened?
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Should Stop Loss and Take Profit Orders Be Sent After a Position Is Opened?

For brokers that do not support bracket orders, stop loss and take profit orders must be sent after the entry order is filled. Traders should allow a short delay to prevent order rejection.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 13, 2025
TradersPost Feature Request: Dynamic Strike Selection for Options
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TradersPost Feature Request: Dynamic Strike Selection for Options

TradersPost may introduce dynamic strike selection, allowing traders to define a range instead of a fixed number of strikes away. Future updates could also include Greek-based filtering for more flexible options strategies.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 12, 2025
Setting the Starting Account Value in a TradersPost Paper Broker Account
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Setting the Starting Account Value in a TradersPost Paper Broker Account

TradersPost allows users to set or reset their paper broker account balance, helping traders test strategies with different capital sizes. This feature ensures a more realistic trading experience.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 12, 2025
TradersPost Order Status: What Does “Suspended” Mean?
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TradersPost Order Status: What Does “Suspended” Mean?

A Suspended order status in TradersPost means the order is contingent on an event before execution. This is common in OCO, time-release, and GTC orders, often seen with Tradeovate.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 11, 2025
TradersPost Feature Request: Broker Reconnect Notifications
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TradersPost Feature Request: Broker Reconnect Notifications

TradersPost is considering adding email notifications to alert users when a broker connection needs to be refreshed. This feature aims to reduce missed trades caused by expired session tokens.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 10, 2025
TradersPost Webhook Concurrency: How Trades Are Executed
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TradersPost Webhook Concurrency: How Trades Are Executed

TradersPost executes trades concurrently across multiple brokers, ensuring near-instant execution. Separate webhooks for each broker are unnecessary, as all trades are processed in parallel.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 9, 2025
Do Time Zones Need to Match Between Charts and TradersPost?
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Do Time Zones Need to Match Between Charts and TradersPost?

TradersPost processes trades in real-time, so time zone mismatches with TradingView do not affect execution. However, aligning time zones across platforms makes trade tracking and debugging easier.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 9, 2025
TradersPost Limit Orders: Does a New Alert Cancel a Previous One?
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TradersPost Limit Orders: Does a New Alert Cancel a Previous One?

In TradersPost, new buy alerts do not cancel existing unfilled limit orders. Traders must manually cancel them, though an automatic cancellation feature is planned for future development.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 9, 2025
TradersPost Order Management: Canceling Individual Limit Orders
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TradersPost Order Management: Canceling Individual Limit Orders

TradersPost currently cancels all limit orders for a ticker rather than individual orders. While future updates may add order ID tracking, traders can work around this by canceling all orders and resubmitting only the ones they want to keep.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 8, 2025
TradersPost Feature Update: Live Balance % Return on Graph
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TradersPost Feature Update: Live Balance % Return on Graph

TradersPost is adding percentage returns to live balance graphs, improving performance tracking for traders. This feature is part of an upcoming analytics update and will be available in a future release.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 7, 2025
TradersPost Feature Request: Close Only Profitable Positions
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TradersPost Feature Request: Close Only Profitable Positions

TradersPost does not currently allow users to close only profitable positions automatically. However, the feature has been suggested and may be considered for future updates.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 7, 2025
Will TradersPost Offer an API for Account and Trade Data?
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Will TradersPost Offer an API for Account and Trade Data?

TradersPost is developing an API to provide access to account details, trades, and analytics. A phased rollout will introduce account-level data first, with trade and P&L endpoints coming later.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 6, 2025
Can You Export All Your Trades by Subscription?
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Can You Export All Your Trades by Subscription?

TradersPost users have requested a trade export feature for better analysis and journaling. While not currently available, plans for improved analytics and an API-based solution are in development.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 5, 2025
TradeStation Paper Trading: Why Fill Prices May Be Inaccurate
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TradeStation Paper Trading: Why Fill Prices May Be Inaccurate

TradeStation’s paper trading environment does not always reflect real market conditions, especially for options. Traders should test strategies with small live trades to get an accurate picture of performance.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 4, 2025
Paper Trading vs. Live Trading: Key Differences and What to Expect
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Paper Trading vs. Live Trading: Key Differences and What to Expect

Paper trading provides a risk-free way to test strategies, but it does not fully replicate live trading. Differences in execution, market conditions, and emotions mean traders must transition carefully when going live.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 3, 2025
How to Change Your Affiliate Program Link in TradersPost
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How to Change Your Affiliate Program Link in TradersPost

TradersPost affiliates can update their affiliate link name through Rewardful at any time, but previously shared links will no longer work once changed.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 3, 2025
TradersPost Affiliate Program: How to Get Started
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TradersPost Affiliate Program: How to Get Started

The TradersPost Affiliate Program allows you to earn commissions by referring new users. You don’t need a paid account—just sign up, share your referral link, and start earning.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 2, 2025
Should TradersPost Implement a Broker Trade Prevention Feature?
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Should TradersPost Implement a Broker Trade Prevention Feature?

Some TradersPost users have requested a broker trade prevention feature to stop discretionary trading during set periods. While the idea could help with discipline, the TradersPost team favors alternative risk management tools like max drawdown liquidation and trade limits to maintain flexibility while improving risk control.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
January 1, 2025
Why Did My E-Trade Auto Trade Fail in TradersPost?
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Why Did My E-Trade Auto Trade Fail in TradersPost?

E-Trade automatically disconnects from TradersPost every 15 days, requiring manual reauthorization to continue auto trading. To prevent failures, traders should refresh their E-Trade connection weekly by logging into TradersPost and clicking Reconnect under broker settings.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 31, 2024
Expanding the Trading Window in TradersPost
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Expanding the Trading Window in TradersPost

TradersPost allows users to set multiple trading windows within a single subscription, eliminating the need for extra subscriptions in most cases. Traders can define morning, afternoon, and overnight sessions to better control their trading strategies.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 31, 2024
Micro Contract Sizing Explained in TradersPost
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Micro Contract Sizing Explained in TradersPost

Micro futures (MNQ) trade at the same market price as full-sized E-mini futures (NQ) but have 1/10th the contract size and risk exposure. TradersPost reflects market price, so traders must adjust position sizing based on contract multipliers.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 30, 2024
Does “orderType: market” Force TradersPost to Use a Market Order?
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Does “orderType: market” Force TradersPost to Use a Market Order?

Setting “orderType: market” in TradersPost does not force a market order if the market is closed. Instead, the order may be queued for market open or rejected during extended hours unless a limit order is used.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 29, 2024
Cash Account Limitations in Automated Trading
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Cash Account Limitations in Automated Trading

Cash accounts do not allow short selling, but traders can automate long-only strategies or use inverse ETFs to simulate short positions. T+2 settlement rules also apply, requiring traders to wait before reinvesting funds from closed trades.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 29, 2024
Understanding the $25,000 Rule to Avoid Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Status
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Understanding the $25,000 Rule to Avoid Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Status

The Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule applies to margin accounts that execute four or more day trades within five business days. Even with small trade sizes, an account under $25,000 will be flagged for PDT restrictions. Options include using a cash account, limiting day trades, or trading futures to avoid restrictions.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 28, 2024
Managing Multiple APEX Accounts with TradersPost
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Managing Multiple APEX Accounts with TradersPost

Currently, managing multiple APEX accounts with TradersPost requires separate subscriptions, but a new per-account pricing model will soon allow traders to scale seamlessly. This update will provide more flexibility for those running 20+ prop firm accounts.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 27, 2024
Prop Firms That Integrate with TradersPost
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Prop Firms That Integrate with TradersPost

Some prop firms integrate with TradersPost, but traders should always verify automation policies before using the platform. Many firms using Tradeovate as a broker are likely supported, but an official list of compatible firms will be available soon.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 27, 2024
Understanding the “Subtract Exit Quantity from Signal Quantity” Setting in TradersPost
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Understanding the “Subtract Exit Quantity from Signal Quantity” Setting in TradersPost

The “Subtract Exit Quantity from Signal Quantity” setting ensures that trades correctly offset existing positions, preventing errors when switching between long and short positions. This feature is useful for traders who prefer manual control over position sizing adjustments.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 26, 2024
Can TradersPost Automatically Calculate Position Sizing and Stop Loss?
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Can TradersPost Automatically Calculate Position Sizing and Stop Loss?

TradersPost can automate stop loss and take profit calculations based on risk per position, but it does not determine order quantity without an entry price. Traders should carefully set risk-to-reward ratios to ensure long-term profitability.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 26, 2024
Understanding the “Liquidation Only” Error Message in Trading
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Understanding the “Liquidation Only” Error Message in Trading

The “Liquidation Only” error occurs when a prop firm account fails a trading challenge by exceeding daily loss limits or maximum drawdown. When this happens, traders can only close positions and must check with the prop firm for reset options.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 25, 2024
Day Trading Buying Power vs. Stock Buying Power: Key Differences Explained
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Day Trading Buying Power vs. Stock Buying Power: Key Differences Explained

Day trading buying power (DTBP) allows traders to use up to 4x leverage for intraday trades, while stock buying power is the total capital available for purchasing stocks, typically with 2:1 margin leverage. Knowing the difference helps traders avoid account restrictions and maximize capital efficiency.

Tom Hartman
Tom Hartman
December 24, 2024
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