Does using fewer contracts improve Replikanto's performance?

No, using fewer contracts does not improve Replikanto's performance. The performance is exactly the same whether you're trading 1 contract or 100 contracts in a single order.

Understanding Order Processing

Replikanto processes orders as single broker orders, regardless of the contract quantity. Here's how it works:

• 1 contract order: Replikanto sends ONE order to the broker for 1 contract
• 10 contract order: Replikanto sends ONE order to the broker for 10 contracts

The difference is only in the order quantity field — not in how many orders are sent or how quickly they're processed.

Clarifying the Misconception

Some traders believe that using fewer contracts means Replikanto has less work to do and will therefore be faster. This is not correct. Replikanto doesn't send multiple orders when you increase contracts — it simply changes one number in the order (the quantity).

Whether you're trading 1 contract or 50 contracts, Replikanto:

1. Analyzes the trading signal once
2. Calculates position sizing once
3. Sends one order to the broker with the specified contract quantity

What Actually Affects Performance

Replikanto's performance depends on different factors:

• Market conditions: Slower during high volatility or low liquidity
• Broker API response time: Varies by broker and server load
• Network latency: Your internet connection speed
• NinjaTrader performance: If NinjaTrader is slow, Replikanto will be too

Contract quantity is not a performance factor — only the number of simultaneous trades or strategies running matters.