buyStop()
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buyStop( symbol, quantity, stop [, route] [, expiry] )
Submit a stop order to broker.
Parameters
| symbol |
the symbol for which to initiate the trade |
| quantity |
the number of shares/contracts |
| stop |
the stop price |
| route |
optional. the route or exchange for the trade (broker specific) |
| expiry |
optional. expiration for the order: SB_DAY SB_GTC SB_IOC |
Usage
buyStop( "IDC", 100, 15.00 );
buyStop( getSymbol(), 200, 98.75, null, SB_GTC );
Interactive Broker Examples
buyStop(getSymbol(), 100, 15.00); // Equities
buyStop(getSymbol(), 1, 1925.25, "GLOBEX", "200506"); // Futures