Multiple Targets using StopLimit Entry

[efagerstrom]

When entering the market via a market order trading 2 contracts, I am able to create two exit orders each trading a single contract and a single stop order trading 2 contracts. The entire transaction works exactly as expected.

// market order entry

EnterShort(2, "Entry");

// on execution of "Entry"...

stopOrder = ExitShortStopMarket(0,true,2,stopPrice,"Entry-Stop","Entry");

targetOrder1 = ExitShortLimit(0,true,1,target1,"Entry-T1","Entry");

targetOrder2 = ExitShortLimit(0,true,1,target2,"Entry-T2","Entry");

// on execution of "Entry-T1"…

I move "Entry-Stop" into an entry-plus-one position using ChangeOrder(), and I set targetOrder1 = null;

As I stated, this works flawlessly.

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However, when I try the exact same approach using a stop limit entry, I get different results:

// stop limit entry
(EnterShortStopLimit(0, true, 2, 0, entryPrice, "Entry");

When target one is filled (a single contract), the remaining target and the stop are both cancelled leaving an open position of the 1 remaining contract (entered with 2).

I am utterly baffled by this. I'd rather not create multiple entry orders when using a StopLimitOrder entry, especially seeing as how I get the exact response I am looking for with the Mar****rder entry. That being said, if it is the only way, I'll get 'er done. I just don't want to waste my time if there is something simple I am missing.

Thanks ;-)

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello efagerstrom,

My first recommendation would be to use separate entries and exits for each quantity. Trying to use multiple exits for the same entry can cause overfills, the position becoming double and reversing, and can cause positions to be left open.

However, I will test this and inquire with our development if this is expected behavior.
I appreciate your patience.

[efagerstrom]

Thanks you, Chelsea ;-)

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello efagerstrom,

Thank you for your patience.

There is no expected behavior as scaling in and out of Managed Orders should be done with an order for each quantity upon entry and exit.

You can find an example of scaling in and out at the following link: https://ninjatrader.com/support/foru...osition?t=3751

Please let me know if you have any questions.