Great stuff as always SwingMan! Is the indi taking into consideration all the rules, like upcoming news also? Thx. PC

As complicated as necessary: 00 level trading

Thanks a lot for the replies. I have before also used IB, and yes their platform is not to user friendly! I will keep digging PC

IC Markets Slippage Grey Hairs

LMAX and Dukascopy is on my shortlist... PC

IC Markets Slippage Grey Hairs

Looks like Obama and I use the same broker PC

IC Markets Slippage Grey Hairs

Another example a few mins ago: SL @ + 0.5 pips. Stopped out at - 0.5 pips. = Lost 0.5 pip instead of gaining 0.5 = Net loss 1 pip (IC Markets gain 1 pip?! plus their commisions) Dont need to be a rocket scientist to start wondering.... PC

IC Markets Slippage Grey Hairs

Thanks - yes I agree this hsould have nothing to do with ping times etc. PC

IC Markets Slippage Grey Hairs

Just to clarify with an example: Pending order sell at i.e. 179.80 with TP of 179.74 (6 pips) Live facts : Filled short at 179.78 and TP at 179.75. (3 pips) So instead of making 6 pips I make 3. = 50 % less. In a normal market, no spikes, no spread ...

IC Markets Slippage Grey Hairs

Hi guys, Just FYI in order to keep this thread clean of broker gossip, I have started this thread regarding slippage issues, feel free to comment overthere. PC url

As simple as possible: 00 level trading

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As simple as possible: 00 level trading

Yes. It started 30 mins before and when I saw the bullish momentum on both EU and EJ I decided to take the trade. PC

As simple as possible: 00 level trading

FF results: GU = TS 2.2 pips EU = TS 1.3 pips EJ = 5 pips. As usual, IC Markets slipped me badly on all orders. EJ Buy Stop @ 128.40 - got filled @ 128.433 = 3.3 pips slippage (see screenshot) Thx Udine

As simple as possible: 00 level trading

Mex, what are your settings?Do you have full history on your broker platform?PC

The similarity system

Thanks for the input guys... So Udine you would never be long ie. EJ and short GJ at the same time? (no sync) Thx PC

As simple as possible: 00 level trading

It sure is, but looks like a valid trade to me anyway? PC

As simple as possible: 00 level trading

Hi guys Did anybody take this GJ short trade - and if not, why not?! Thx PC

As simple as possible: 00 level trading

Tony, sorry for your loss and frustration. One thing I have been wondering a long time, why don't you just trade futures? There is a lot of advantages trading futures (even Oanda for sure is one of the better FX brokers). Pure commission based (app ...

Central Banks & Big Players

It is raw slippage. SL was set to 15, got out with -34.. I did not move SL up, (got distracted because I was recording the event with screen capture software lol. A no-go next time for sure.) If I have followed the rules on page 1 with 50 TP it ...

Central Banks & Big Players

Got slipped 19 pips on Oanda, out with -34... 101.92. PC

Central Banks & Big Players

Sorry for you loss, they are known for bad execution and horrible slippage. Go with a true ECN like MB or Interactive is my advise. Looks like you are not alone on the recent slippage problems url PC

Central Banks & Big Players