Creating ATM Template
Step-by-step guide on how to create your first ATM Strategy Template
Here’s how to set up a basic 1 Stop/1 Target ATM Strategy and save it as a template:
Step-by-Step Guide
Open your ChartTrader or SuperDOM
Select
<Custom>
from the ATM Strategy control list.

Define Parameters:
Stop Loss: Set at 10 ticks.
Profit Target: Set at 20 ticks.

Save as Template: Name the template (e.g., “20 Tick Target”) and press "Save".


This ATM Strategy will now automatically submit:
A Stop Loss order 10 ticks from the entry.
A Profit Target order 20 ticks from the entry.
Once saved, the template becomes available in all order entry windows.
Video Example 1 - Multiple Targets
In this video, you'll learn how to establish a multi-step rule with various stops and targets. This showcases how you can build more complex trade management logic for positions with multiple contracts.
Video Example 2 - No Profit Target with Trailing Stop
In this video, you'll learn how to establish a 1 step Trailing Stop with defined no profit target set. This technique allows your trade to run and utilize a trailing stop to lock in profits as the price moves in your favor.
Using ATM Strategy Templates with CrossTrade
This payload will trigger a simple market order for BUY or SELL actions that will use an ATM strategy template and remain in-force for the rest of the trading day.
key=your-secret-key;
command=PLACE;
account=sim101;
instrument=NQ 12-24;
action=BUY;
qty=1;
order_type=MARKET;
tif=DAY;
flatten_first=true;
strategy=your-atm-template;
Similar to the offsetting scenario when sending a Sell after a Buy, when using an ATM strategy, this will create orphaned Stops and Target orders as those are not canceled by default. You must send a CLOSEPOSITION or REVERSEPOSITION command before the next directional trade to avoid this. The quantity you set inside of your CrossTrade alert will supersede your default ATM quantity
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