IBKR order quantity differs from the TradingView alert

Quick answer

Trace size through the signal, account multiplier, contract mapping, and final broker order. The size shown by a chart strategy may not be the final number of shares or contracts after the app’s settings apply.

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Step by step

1 In PickMyTrade, select IB and open Alerts. Record the size in the received message, not just a chart label. Match its time and product first. See screenshot.
2 Review Added IB Accounts in the original alert setup. Add Account shows the Quantity Multiplier control. A new blank form does not reveal the value saved in an older alert. See screenshot.
3 Confirm the product’s units and multiplier. See screenshot.
4 Open Orders → Columns and include Quantity, Status and Order Id. Match that record to the TWS order and fills. See screenshot.
5 Correct the specific sizing input and retest on paper before reusing the alert.

A practical example

An alert asks for two contracts and the selected account row applies a multiplier of two. The resulting size may be four, depending on the chosen sizing mode. Read the current mode rather than guessing from the chart. Trace each input to the final broker size. If you want two at the broker, fix the input that caused the scaling; do not keep changing unrelated defaults until the number happens to match.

Illustrative scenario, not a record of a trade placed during this review.

Screen reference

PickMyTrade Add Trading Account form with connection, IB account and Quantity Multiplier fields — This blank form shows account selection and Quantity Multiplier, displayed as 1. No Connection Found means the account cannot yet be selected. This is not the saved setup of an existing alert. The form was closed without adding an account. Captured in PickMyTrade on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

PickMyTrade IB Alerts page with date filters, columns and an empty alert list — Account Running and Automation Enabled appear even though this account has no IB connection. They do not prove broker readiness. No alert receipt or processing result is demonstrated by this empty list. Captured in PickMyTrade on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

PickMyTrade Orders Columns menu including Quantity, Status, Reject Reason and Order Id — Open Columns to find the fields used to trace an order. No column was toggled for this capture. The account has no order records to demonstrate field values. Captured in PickMyTrade on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

TWS stock Description showing SMART route, NASDAQ primary exchange, currency, contract ID, minimum tick and frozen data status — This stock is an example of the fields to compare. SMART routing and Primary Exchange are separate fields. The observed feed is Frozen and the market is closed; this is not a live-price or trading recommendation. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

TWS futures Description showing contract month, expiry, multiplier, exchange, tick size and trading schedule — This example future shows where to read the month, multiplier and tick size. Use your own intended contract; the pictured contract is not a recommendation. The captured market is closed and data is Frozen. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

Paper Order Preview with quantity, limit price, route, time in force and a price warning — An illustrative one-share draft was opened through Check Margin Impact, then closed without transmitting. The symbol and price are examples, not recommendations. The account-total section is excluded. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

How to confirm the result The final broker size should be explainable from the intended signal and set sizing rules.

Mistake to avoid

Do not adjust the chart size repeatedly without checking downstream account multipliers.

Common questions

Can different account rows create different sizes?

Yes, where size multipliers are set.

Are option contracts and stock shares the same unit?

No. Confirm the product and units.

TradingView to IBKR through PickMyTrade: setup checks TradingView alert fired but no IBKR order appeared TradingView webhook delivery failed: check the cause PickMyTrade connects to the wrong IBKR account

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These guides explain software. They are for education, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. No example is a suggestion to buy or sell a product or use a trading strategy. Trading can lose money, including all funds you put at risk. With margin, futures, short sales, or some options, losses can exceed your starting funds. Automation can fail, send duplicate orders, or act late. Stops do not guarantee a fill or a price. Review your orders and positions, and seek advice from a qualified professional for your own needs. Paper trades, examples, and past results do not predict live results or promise a profit.

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This is general help based on the sources and check date shown on the page. Screens, settings, fees, data access, and product support can change or differ by app version, account, country, and broker. The content may contain errors or become out of date; accuracy, completeness, and continuous service are not guaranteed. Check current broker and app instructions before acting. Screenshots show where controls are; they do not prove that an order test passed. This guide does not replace broker terms or risk notices. References to IBKR and TradingView identify their products and do not imply their endorsement of this guide.