Can I use a Sim account as a Replikanto leader?

Any account type can act as the leader in Replikanto. This article covers which account type to choose and what to keep in mind when the leader is a Sim account.

Short answer

Yes. Any account can be used as a leader in Replikanto, whether it is a Sim, Live, or Funded account.

Choosing the leader account type

It is recommended to use a leader account of the same type as the follower accounts.

• For example, if you have three funded accounts, it is better to use one of them as the leader and the other two as followers.
• Keeping all accounts on the same type will mitigate moments when they can get out of sync.

Things to know about Sim101 as a leader

• Sim101 account: a fully customizable simulation account unique to the NinjaTrader Desktop app. It is not tied to any specific account username or connection and can be used for universal practice trading with any data provider or broker.
• Local Sim101 account: the Sim101 account is locally stored on each installation of NinjaTrader Desktop. It does not automatically sync between computers and cannot be seen on the NinjaTrader Web and Mobile apps.
• Sim101 order handling: the simulation engine driving the Sim101 account is designed to take ask/bid volume, random time delays for order status changes, and simulated latency into account with order submissions and fills.
• Global Simulation Mode: when Global Simulation Mode is enabled, all order entry windows will only allow the selection of Sim101 and other simulation accounts. The server-side Demo account attached to your NinjaTrader username will not be selectable in any Order Entry window with Global Simulation Mode enabled.