TradingView backtest trades are not IBKR fills

Quick answer

TradingView’s strategy report shows model trades. TWS shows broker orders and fills. Start with a real alert in the log and trace that event. A trade drawn on an old chart is not proof that an alert was sent or a broker order was placed.

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Step by step

1 Identify the backtest trade and whether it occurred before the alert was created.
2 Check the TradingView alert log for a real event at that time.
3 If an event exists, trace its receipt and processing in PickMyTrade.
4 Compare the resulting TWS order, rejection, or fill.
5 Record differences caused by order rules, data, timing, or execution separately from alert setup.

A practical example

A strategy report shows a trade from last month. You only created the live alert today. Do not expect last month’s model trade to appear as a new broker fill. Find a real alert event after the alert was active, then follow that event through the app and TWS. Keep model results and broker results in separate columns so you can compare the right things.

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

Screen reference

TradingView Alerts sidebar with the Log tab selected — Open Alerts, then Log, to look for the event. Existing event rows, alert names and message details are excluded. The screenshot does not demonstrate webhook status or delivery. No log records were cleared. Captured in TradingView web 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 IB Orders page with date filters and No Orders Found — Use the same date range and product when tracing an alert. This empty list shows where to look; it is not a rejected order, a fill or proof of delivery. Captured in PickMyTrade on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

Empty TWS Activity Orders panel and Trades tab — Use Orders to inspect order state and Trades to inspect executions. This empty paper view shows the location; it does not reproduce a rejection or prove a fill. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

How to confirm the result The comparison should separate model results from actual broker events.

Mistake to avoid

Do not claim a backtest’s fills, profit, or timing as verified live execution performance.

Common questions

Do old backtest trades get sent when I create an alert?

Do not expect historical simulated trades to be replayed as new broker orders.

Can synthetic chart prices affect comparisons?

Yes. Use chart types and prices right for the test and document the choice.

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

Financial and information disclaimers

Financial disclaimer

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.

Information disclaimer

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.