How can I copy trades using different instruments (symbols)?

To copy trades using different instruments (symbols) with Replikanto, you need to understand that Replikanto requires a separate window or tab for each symbol you want to copy. You cannot copy multiple instruments simultaneously with a single Replikanto tab.

Understanding Multi-Symbol Copying

When you need to copy trades from multiple instruments or symbols, Replikanto runs with several windows or tabs open in parallel. Each tab tracks one leader instrument and copies to its configured follower instruments. This design allows for flexible multi-symbol and concurrent copying strategies.

Complete Workflow

Follow these steps to set up copying for multiple instruments:

1. Determine your copying needs - Identify which leader instruments you want to copy and which follower instruments should receive the trades
2. Open a separate Replikanto tab or window for each leader instrument - Use the methods below to add tabs or duplicate windows
3. Configure each tab's leader instrument - Select the appropriate instrument for each tab
4. Set up follower instruments for each tab - Configure which instruments should receive the copied trades
5. Verify your setup - Ensure each tab has a unique leader instrument to prevent duplicate order replication

Adding Tabs

1. Press the "+" tab to create a new Replikanto tab in your window
2. In the new tab, change the leader instrument to the symbol you want to copy
3. Configure the follower instruments for this tab

Change Leader Instrument

After adding a new tab, the leader instrument can be changed:

Important Reminder

Always change the instrument in the copied or created tab so that your orders aren't replicated twice.

Duplicating a Window and its Tabs

Tabs can also be duplicated by right-clicking on the original tab, which can be useful if you want to copy all the settings you made in the original tab to a new one:

Example: Copying ES to Multiple Followers

Here's a concrete scenario: You want to copy E-mini S&P 500 (ES) trades to both NQ (E-mini NASDAQ-100) and YM (E-mini Dow Jones) simultaneously:

1. Open your first Replikanto tab
2. Set ES as the leader instrument
3. Configure NQ as the follower instrument
4. Add a new tab by clicking the "+" button
5. In the new tab, set ES as the leader again
6. Configure YM as the follower instrument

Now both tabs will copy ES trades in parallel, with each tab sending orders to its respective follower.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Orders replicated twice: Ensure each tab has a unique leader instrument selected. Duplicate leader instruments will cause double-order execution
• Orders not appearing: Verify that each tab's follower instrument is correctly configured and that the instrument is active in your NinjaTrader setup
• Missing expected trades: Check that the leader instrument is receiving trades and that the Replikanto connection is active

Advanced Features

For more complex scenarios, you can combine this tab approach with:

• Cross Order feature: Enable cross-order functionality for advanced order management
• Ratio copy method: Use ratio-based copying when followers need different position sizing

Additional Resources

For more information on working with tabs in NinjaTrader, see the official documentation:

NinjaTrader - Using Tabs