sellShortStopLimit()
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sellShortStopLimit( symbol, quantity, stop, limit [, route] [, expiry] )
Submit a stop/limit order to broker.
Parameters
| symbol |
the symbol for which to initiate the trade |
| quantity |
the number of shares/contracts |
| stop |
the stop price |
| limit |
the limit price, must be <= 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
sellShortStopLimit( "IDC", 100, 15.00, 14.50 );
sellShortStopLimit( getSymbol(), 200, 98.75, 98.00, null, SB_GTC );
Interactive Broker Examples
var myStop = getMostRecentTrade().toFixed(4);
var myLimit = myStop - 0.25;
sellShortStopLimit(getSymbol(), 100, myStop, myLimit); // Equities
sellShortStopLimit(getSymbol(), 1, myStop, myLimit, "GLOBEX", "200506"); // Futures