Almost everytime I set my SL to BE on a position I end up paying. I've informed IBFX about the issue and they just shrug it off.
Anyone else having these issues?
Anyone else having these issues?
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DislikedAlmost everytime I set my SL to BE on a position I end up paying. I've informed IBFX about the issue and they just shrug it off.
Anyone else having these issues?Ignored
DislikedRemember that IBFX do not have fix spread. And oftentimes, price will widen spread such that, if you have a SL set to BE, price could jump passed it and you end up with a LOSS instead of BE.
This is called SLIPPAGE or more accurately NEGATIVE SLIPPAGE (negative implying unfavorable to the trader)
Therefore, if you intend of not getting a loss, you MUST set SL to BE+5 instead of just SL=BE.
However,...Ignored