sellShortLimit()
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sellShortLimit( symbol, quantity, limit [, route] [, expiry] )
Submit a limit order to broker.
Parameters
| symbol |
the symbol for which to initiate the trade |
| quantity |
the number of shares/contracts |
| limit |
the limit 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
sellShortLimit( "IDC", 100, 19.00 );
sellShortLimit( getSymbol(), 200, 100.00, null, SB_GTC );
Interactive Broker Examples
var myLimit = getMostRecentTrade().toFixed(4);
sellShortLimit(getSymbol(), 100, myLimit); // Equities
sellShortLimit(getSymbol(), 1, myLimit, "GLOBEX", "200506"); // Futures