capitalspreads said:
jyde
the bid / offer does show on the deal ticket (albeit for small moment) ....
Simon, this is not always the case (for me). The above mentioned situation can happen in a slow market as well (and not FOREX), where the price is actually staling at ex. a higher price than you are showing in the trade ticket. One of three things will happen: 1. The price continue up and CS climbs
after it; 2. the price stays where it is for quite a bit and CS mostly catches up; or 3. the price turns around and CS has never been there (on chart or trade ticket). This latter situation is obviously the most frustrating).
I do believe that you mostly have the right price (i.e. 'have been there') behind the scenes for stops and limits (and logs), though if it does not filter through to the trade ticket, I cannot trade manually off it.
As for 'he would say that...', I do understand, but having observed this lacking in many (!) an instance, I really do not think it a case of the ticket being faster than the eye.
If you, just for the sake of argument at least, would consede that this might happen, you can also see why it is a problem: The range to trade manually off has been narrowed, thus cutting pips at the edges. Conversely, as you do activate stops when the underlying market is there, the opposite situation is not of equal benefit.
I would be interested to know - given Simon's above assurances - if any other CS customers are observing this, as I would like to know whether it is something Simon might not be fully aware of or if it boils down to a problem with my setup/account/conx.
Simon, I am sorry to harp on about this, but as it has actually stopped me from trading actively with your good selves, it is something of regret to me. I have absolutely no reason to think you not sincere on this matter, and appreciate your feed-back.
Thanks for your answers.
CJ