I’m using python and I’m trying to submit a stop loss order, my understanding is that when the stop loss price is hit, then a new order is initiated. But, the stop loss is getting triggered immediately. Here is an example I have been trying in paper money: When running the below code, SPY price was…

OTO Stop Loss Orders, What am I missing

ewadler March 25, 2020, 7:21pm 6

It now works for me, thanks!

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