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# Understanding the “same_direction_ignore” Parameter in PickMyTrade Alerts

**Last Updated:** September 3, 2026  |  **Published:** August 8, 2025

## What is `"same_direction_ignore"`?

The `"same_direction_ignore"` parameter is a **control flag** used in your **JSON alert** when sending strategy-based signals to **PickMyTrade** for automated trading on **Tradovate**.

Its primary purpose is to **prevent duplicate orders in the same direction** when a position is already open.

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## How It Works

When you set:

```
"same_direction_ignore": true
```

It tells PickMyTrade:

> “If a position is already open in a certain direction (buy/sell), ignore any new alerts that come in the same direction. Only consider the first alert that goes in the _opposite_ direction.”

### Example Use Case

Let’s say:

1. You have a **buy position** already open (triggered from a previous alert).
2. Another **buy alert** gets triggered — **this will be ignored.**
3. If later a **sell alert** comes in — **this will be executed**, as it’s the opposite direction.

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## Why It’s Important

- Prevents **duplicate buy/sell orders** from stacking up due to repeated alerts.
- Helps avoid **overtrading**, especially with strategies like trend-following or Fibonacci entries.
- Simplifies position management — especially if you are automating multiple alerts.

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## Heads-Up for Multi-Strategy Charts

If you’re running multiple strategies (e.g., trend + fib) on the **same chart**, setting `"same_direction_ignore": true` will **block additional entries in the same direction**, even if they come from different strategies.

To avoid confusion or unintended blocking:

- Use only **one alert per chart**, OR
- Run each strategy on **separate charts** for better control.

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## Best Practices

| Action | Recommendation |
| --- | --- |
| Use one alert per chart | Prevents quantity mismatch issues |
| Combine with risk management | Avoid large positions stacking |
| Test with replay mode | Validate alert behavior before going live |

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## What If I Don’t Use This Parameter?

If you omit `"same_direction_ignore"`, every alert will be treated as a fresh signal, regardless of the current position — potentially opening **multiple trades in the same direction** and causing **position bloat**.

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## Summary

| Feature | Behavior |
| --- | --- |
| Parameter | "same_direction_ignore": true |
| Ignores same-direction | Yes |
| Executes opposite direction | Yes (first opposite only) |
| Use case | Strategy automation to prevent overtrading |

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Last updated: **September 3, 2026**

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