Currently AutoTrading
What happens if a manual order is placed in my brokerage account that is AutoTrading?
Such orders are called "external" since C2 did not send them. If you place a manual order in your account from the broker's software, web site or over the phone, AutoSync will be disabled and an automated email will be sent to you to inform you of ...
What Time Zone is used when trade times are posted on Collective2?
All times on the site are Eastern U.S. time (the time zone New York City is in). Eastern U.S. = GMT - 4 (or 5) hours.
I subscribed to a trading system, and I got an email recommending various trades. Can you explain what the terms mean?
You may get an email which says: Sell to open 200 IBM @ stop 22.75 - Likely fill at 22.80 at 2:34 pm This means: "Enter a trade (at your broker) to Sell Short IBM @ STOP 22.75." (If you do not know the terms "stop order" and "limit order," see the ...
A system is missing from my Performance Report. Where is it?
From the Performance Report If you click on the to the right of your P/L amount, it will "hide" the system from view. To make systems visible again, click on the blue text above the list of systems that says "Restore hidden systems".
What do the abbreviations BTO, STO, STC, BTC mean?
When you subscribe to a trading system, you will see trading instructions that include these abbreviations. Unlike most brokers, Collective2 specifies whether each order is an opening or closing order. This: BTO: "Buy To Open" - Buy in order to ...
What happens If a signal fills on C2 but not in my brokerage account?
If the order is already working in your brokerage account (e.g. a limit order), it will be converted to a market order a few seconds later to ensure you stay synchronized with the strategy. If the order does not exist in your brokerage account, ...
How do I re-enable AutoSync?
Go to Invest / AutoTrade -> Control Panel: https://collective2.com/autotrade-control-panel You will see red text that says: "Auto-Sync has been turned off". Click the "Turn On" button to re-enable AutoSync.
What happens if I receive a margin call on my brokerage account?
While it is not always possible for us to detect margin calls due to broker technology limitations, whenever we do, we will disable AutoTrading on your brokerage account to prevent any further orders until you re-enable AutoTrading. Please note that ...
What happens after I change my AutoTrading permissions?
When you make AutoTrading permission changes to your settings, AutoSync will take a look at your brokerage account and make necessary adjustments. This may result in buying or closing AutoTrade positions to get your brokerage account in sync with ...
Order scaling when the strategy legs in and out of positions
In general, accounts can get AutoSync adjustments with scaling factors that are less than 100%. If you want to avoid AutoSync adjustments, you will need to select a scaling factor that results in non-fractional quantities. You can also set a maximum ...
Sync Filter Manager
Sync Filters are created automatically based on certain instances that occur while AutoTrading. The main situations these are created are: 1) If you choose to not enter open positions when setting up AutoTrade, a Sync Filter is created to prevent you ...
Risk Navigator tool for Mexem (Interactive Brokers) customers
Interactive Brokers customers now have access to Risk Navigator, a margin calculation tool to determine and model margin requirements. Using Risk Navigator to Show the New Margin Requirement Click on the TWS menu item Analytical Tools. In ...
Can I receive real-time signal alerts?
Yes you can! Click the little “bell” icon near the Activity Feed on your right to make new signals sound a repetitive and in-your-face alert. These are real-time signal alerts. There is no delay! And they're free.
Can Open AutoTrade Positions be Modified?
Yes. Go to the Manage Positions page found under AutoTrading menu on left hand margin, seen here: For each open position, you have the ability to do the following Actions: Change Quantity More: Buy ...