How to Trade on Multiple Symbols

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By default, one can trade one symbol per chart only. The trading series is always the main data series (data1). In order to trade a certain number of symbols, one needs to have a chart open for each symbol. It is possible to add second, third, etc. data series (subcharts) to the chart for reference only.

Solutions

Apply a signal to multiple instruments in Portfolio Trader.
Link multiple charts to share information between them using Global Variables.
Unmanaged orders approach in MultiCharts .NET. Read more in MultiCharts .NET discussion forum and TradeManager documentation.