AutoTrade Setup
What is the Initial and Total Allocation?
The initial allocation is the Model Account Equity at moment you turn on subscription (multiplied by AutoTrade Scaling). For example, let's imagine you start AutoTrading a strategy on July 10. You choose 200% scaling. On July 10, the Model Account ...
AutoTrade Setting - Scaling (How big or small should I make my scaling?)
We cannot advise on which settings are best for any trader. However, we CAN explain what each feature within the AutoTrade setup wizard does. Let's look at Scaling which defaults to 100% (and allows a maximum of 1000% ). Scaling lets you enter a ...
What if I AutoTrade two strategies in my brokerage account?
What if I AutoTrade two strategies in one brokerage account? What if the strategies go long and short the same symbol simultaneously? Won’t it affect my results? No. At C2, you use one brokerage account to trade multiple strategies… even if those ...
AutoTrade Setting - Auto Stop Loss
The Auto Stop Loss feature automatically applies the same stop loss $ amount to every position for the strategy. We cannot advise what amount you set for your auto stop loss, but know that you can change it at any time. If the strategy closes its ...
AutoTrade Setting - Max Trade Size
In the Trade Management box, while setting up AutoTrade, you'll see an area where you can specify your max trade size. Think of this like a safety circuit breaker it will be applied after your scaling percentage number is used. So, for example, let's ...
AutoTrade Setting - How to enable Short Options
Missing out on STO option trades? By default, "No short options" is selected, but you can change this. From the AutoTrade settings page, you need to select "Allow short options". Here's how: Go to the AutoTrade Control Panel Click on Settings button ...
Can I AutoTrade multiple strategies trading the same instrument in the same brokerage account?
Yes you can! C2 handles this scenario seamlessly and it will Autotrade each strategy separately so that each system can be tracked from the Open Positions page on C2. Let's take an example of two strategies trading the same instrument. Strategy 1 ...
Do I need brokerage approval for AutoTrading to begin?
When a trader sets up AutoTrading for the first time in a live brokerage account an email is sent to the broker for their approval. This could take from 1 to 3 business days. Brokers must make sure that the appropriate acknowledgement forms and fees ...
How Do I Setup AutoTrading for live account?
Login to the C2 site. Discover Strategies you want to AutoTrade. From the strategy detail page, click on the "Subscribe" button. Subscribe to the strategy, and then click on Investor/Autotrade menu on the left hand margin. Select Control Panel. ...
AutoTrade Setting - Join Trades in Progress
When you are setting up AutoTrade for a new strategy, you will be asked whether or not you want to JOIN the open positions in progress. Join When AutoTrading is enabled, existing open positions in the system will be synced to your brokerage account ...
How does AutoTrading work exactly?
Our AutoTrading technology allows signals from C2 trading systems to filter through to your live brokerage account according to your AutoTrading permissions. Traders can subscribe to any C2 system and use the AutoTrade setup wizard to enter their ...
AutoTrade Configuration - Scaling, Max Size, Auto Stop Loss
AutoTrading permissions are based solely off the trader's experience, trading style, and the level of risk he is willing to take. We cannot advise on which settings are best for any trader. However, we CAN explain what each feature within the ...