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# Automating TradingView Indicator Alerts in Tradier for Stocks and Options

**Last Updated:** September 29, 2026  |  **Published:** August 18, 2026

This guide explains the complete process for **automating TradingView indicator alerts in Tradier** using PickMyTrade. Whether you’re trading stocks or options, this method ensures your alerts trigger live orders seamlessly.

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## 1. Select Tradier as Your Broker

- **Broker:** Select Tradier from the PickMyTrade broker list.
- Ensure your Tradier account is connected and authorized via secure login or API credentials.  
  
[Connect Tradier with PickMyTrade – Easy Setup Guide](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/docs/connect-tradier-with-pickmytrade-easy-setup-guide/)

![Pickmytrade - DashBoard ](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-74-1024x505.avif)

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## 2. Choose Alert Type for TradingView Indicators

Two alert types are available:

- **INDICATOR** — Use this if you are triggering alerts manually or based on TradingView chart indicators.
- **STRATEGY** — Use only if you’re automating a Pine Script strategy.

**Example:**

- **Alert Type:** INDICATOR

![Pickmytrade - Indicator or Strategy ](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-21-1024x320.avif)

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## 3. Choose Asset Type for Tradier Execution

Select the appropriate instrument type based on what you’re trading:

- **Equity** – For equity shares like AAPL, MSFT, etc.
- **Options** – For equity options like AAPL Calls and Puts.

In this setup, we are selecting **Options** because we are automating trades for AAPL options.

![Pickmytrade - Instrument Type](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-22-1024x330.avif)

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## 4. Select Call or Put Option Type for Tradier Orders

| Setting | Explanation | Example |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call | Expecting the stock price to rise. | Buying an AAPL Call when the stock price is at $150, expecting it to go higher. |
| Put | Expecting the stock price to fall. | Buying a TSLA Put when the stock price is at $700, expecting it to drop. |

![Automating TradingView Indicator Alerts in Tradier for Stocks and Options](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-23-1024x330.avif)

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## 5. Set Strike Price Logic for Option Alerts in TradingView

**Strike Price Settings (Example for AAPL @ $212.15)**

| SETTING | EXPLANATION | EXAMPLE (AAPL @ $212.15) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strike Away | Defines how far the strike is from the market price. | Strike Away: 2 → Call strike: 214.15, Put strike: 210.15 |
| At-the-Money (ATM) | Strike price is closest to the market price. | Call & Put strike: 212.5 |
| In-the-Money (ITM) Calls | Strike below the market price (option has intrinsic value). | ITM Call strikes: 210, 207.5, 205… |
| In-the-Money (ITM) Puts | Strike above the market price (option has intrinsic value). | ITM Put strikes: 215, 217.5, 220… |
| Out-of-the-Money (OTM) Calls | Strike above the market price (no intrinsic value). | OTM Call strikes: 215, 217.5, 220… |
| Out-of-the-Money (OTM) Puts | Strike below the market price (no intrinsic value). | OTM Put strikes: 210, 207.5, 205… |

![Pickmytrade - Order Strike Away](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-24-1024x323.avif)

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## 6. Configure Option Expiry Dates for AAPL Options in Tradier

Select relative expiry using the current date for reference (e.g., May 14, 2026):

| Expiry Type | Easy Explanation | Example (AAPL Call Option, Today is May 14, 2025) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Current Day | Ends today, May 14, 2026. | Buy call option, expires at close of May 14, 2026. |
| Next Day | Ends tomorrow, May 15, 2026. | Buy call option, expires at close of May 15, 2026. |
| Day After Tomorrow | Ends in 2 days, May 16, 2026. | Buy call option, expires at close of May 16, 2026. |
| Current Week | Ends this week, May 16, 2026. | Buy call option, expires at close of May 16, 2026. |
| Next Week | Ends next week, May 23, 2026. | Buy call option, expires at close of May 23, 2026. |
| Current Month | Ends this month, May 30, 2026. | Buy call option, expires at close of May 30, 2026. |
| Next Month | Ends next month, June 28, 2026. | Buy call option, expires at close of June 28, 2026. |

![Pickmytrade - Option Expiry ](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-25-1024x354.avif)

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## 7. Enter the Correct TradingView Symbol for Accurate Mapping

- **TradingView Symbol:** **AAPL**
- **Use Case:** Only required when your Stop Loss type is based on:
  - **Ticks**
  - **Total Loss**

![Pickmytrade - Input Symbol](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-26-1024x330.avif)

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## 8. Order Type and Alert Behavior

| Setting | Explanation | Example |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy | Opens a long position when the alert is triggered. | Buying a Call option on AAPL |
| Sell | Opens a short position when the alert is triggered. | Buying a Put option on TSLA |
| Close | Closes an existing position if one exists. | Closing a previously bought Call/Put |

![Pickmytrade - Order type](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-27.avif)

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## 9. Set Trade Quantity and Risk Management in Tradier Alerts

#### Option A: Quantity

- **Quantity Type:** QUANTITY
- **Quantity Value:** 1  
Defines a fixed number of contracts for each trade.

![Pickmytrade - Set Quantity](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-28.avif)

#### Option B: Risk Percentage

- **Quantity Type:** RISK PERCENTAGE
- **Value:** e.g., 2%  
When using **Risk Percentage**, the system calculates your trade size so that your **maximum loss equals a fixed percentage of your total account balance**, based on the stop-loss distance.

![Pickmytrade - Risk Percentage](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-29.avif)

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## 10. Define Stop Loss and Take Profit for Automated Option Alerts

PickMyTrade supports five SL/TP configuration types. Select one based on your preferred method:

**Point(From Entry Price)**

**Order Configuration:**

- **Stop Loss in USD:** Customer manually inputs the points value they are willing to risk on the trade ( in this example, we’ve chosen 50 points).
- **Take Profit in USD:** Customer manually inputs the points value they aim to gain from the trade ( in this example, we’ve chosen 100 points).

**How It Works:**

- **Stop Loss:** The specified points value is subtracted from the entry price to determine the stop loss level. The total loss may vary depending on the number of shares.
- **Take Profit:** The specified points value is added to the entry price to determine the take profit level.

**Settings and Examples:**

**Stop Loss (Point  From Entry Price):**

- **Setting:** Enter the Stop Loss in points. This amount determines how much you are willing to lose if the market moves against your position.
- **Example:** Buy AAPL at $239.07 with a Stop Loss at $189.07 (50.00 below entry). 1 Point = $1 USD  
Total loss: $50.00 × 1 (lot size) × 10 (number of shares) = $500.

**Take Profit (Point  From Entry Price):**

- **Setting:** Enter the Take Profit in points. This amount sets your target gain if the market moves in your favor.
- **Example:** Buy AAPL at $239.07 with a Take Profit at $339.07 (100.00 above entry). 1 Point = $1 USD  
Total profit: $100.00 × 1 (lot size) × 10 (number of shares) = $1,000.

![Automating TradingView Indicator Alerts in Tradier for Stocks and Options](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-62-1024x362.avif)

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**Percentage**

**Order Configuration:**

- **Stop Loss in **Percentage**:** Customer manually inputs the percentage they are willing to risk on the trade (in this example, we’ve chosen 20%).
- **Take Profit in **Percentage**:** Customer manually inputs the percentage they aim to gain from the trade (in this example, we’ve chosen 100%).

**How It Works:**

- **Stop Loss:** The specified percentage is calculated based on the entry price and subtracted to determine the stop loss level. The total loss varies depending on the entry price and lot size.
- **Take Profit:** The specified percentage is calculated based on the entry price and added to determine the take profit level.

**Settings and Examples:**

**Stop Loss (Percentage):**

- **Setting:** Enter the Stop Loss as a percentage of the entry price. If the market price falls by this percentage, the trade automatically closes to limit your loss.
- **Example:** Buy AAPL at $239.07 (Entry Price)
  - Stop Loss: 20% below entry price
  - 20% of $239.07 = $239.07 × 0.20 = $47.81
  - Stop Loss Price = $239.07 − $47.81 = $191.26

**Take Profit (Percentage):**

- **Setting:** Enter the Take Profit as a percentage of the entry price. If the market price rises by this percentage, the trade automatically closes to secure your profit.
- **Example:** Buy AAPL at $239.07 (Entry Price)
  - Take Profit: 100% above entry price
  - 100% of $239.07 = $239.07 × 1.00 = $239.07
  - Take Profit Price = $239.07 + $239.07 = $478.14

![Pickmytrade - Take profit and Stop Loss](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-39-1024x323.avif)

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**Price (From TradingView Plot)**

Use values directly from TradingView plots or variables like `{{plot_0}}`, `{{plot_1}}`, etc.

- **Stop Loss Input:** `{{plot_1}}`
- **Take Profit Input:** `{{plot_0}}`

### Understanding `{{plot_x}}` Variables in TradingView {#50-toc-title}

In TradingView, placeholders like `{{plot_0}}`, `{{plot_1}}`, `{{plot_2}}`, etc., are automatically generated when you create an alert based on an **indicator**. These represent different values plotted by the indicator on your chart.

#### Placeholder Reference: {#23-toc-title}

- `{{plot_0}}` — The **first** plotted value from the indicator
- `{{plot_1}}` — The **second** plotted value
- `{{plot_2}}` — The **third**, and so on

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### How They Work for Stop Loss & Take Profit {#24-toc-title}

Let’s say your custom indicator plots two key levels:

- A **Stop Loss** level
- A **Take Profit** level

In that case:

- **Stop Loss** might be represented as `{{plot_1}}`
- **Take Profit** might be represented as `{{plot_2}}`

These placeholders allow you to send **dynamic values** with each alert — no need to manually hard-code prices like `279`.

Reference Document: [TradingView Plot Placeholder Integration](https://docs.pickmytrade.trade/docs/tradingview-plot-placeholder/)

![Pickmytrade - TradingView plot Variable](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-49-1024x332.avif)

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**Ticks**

**Order Configuration:**

- **Stop Loss in USD:** Customer manually inputs the ticks value they are willing to risk on the trade.
- **Take Profit in USD:** Customer manually inputs the ticks value they aim to gain from the trade.

**Settings and Examples:**

- **AAPL Market Price:** $239.07
- **Tick Size:** $0.01 (since AAPL trades in cents)
- **Quantity:** 10 contracts (I’m assuming each contract represents 1 share of AAPL — let me know if that’s different!)

Now for the **Stop Loss & Take Profit**:

- **Stop Loss:**
  - **Ticks:** 100
  - **Tick Size:** $0.01
  - **100 ticks × $0.01 = $1.00**
  - **Stop Loss Price:** $239.07 − $1.00 = **$238.07**
  - **Total Loss Calculation:**
    - **Loss per Tick:** $0.01
    - **Quantity:** 10 contracts
    - **Total Loss:** 100 ticks × $0.01 × 10 = **$10.00**
- **Take Profit:**
  - **Ticks:** 200
  - **Tick Size:** $0.01
  - **200 ticks × $0.01 = $2.00**
  - **Take Profit Price:** $239.07 + $2.00 = **$241.07**
  - **Total Profit Calculation:**
    - **Profit per Tick:** $0.01
    - **Quantity:** 10 contracts
    - **Total Profit:** 200 ticks × $0.01 × 10 = **$20.00**

So your numbers actually make total sense!

- **Total Loss for 10 Contracts:** **$10.00**
- **Total Profit for 10 Contracts:$20.00**

![Pickmytrade - Take profit and Stop Loss](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-40-1024x346.avif)

**Calculation Details**

Each field (Stop Loss, Take Profit) has a small question mark (?) icon next to it.

When you click the icon, it opens a “Calculation Details” popup, showing:

- The Formula used
- The Values Entered by the user
- The Final Calculation result

**Formula for Stop Loss:**Stop Loss Amount = Stop Loss Ticks × Lot Size × Min Tick × Quantity

**Values:**Stop Loss Ticks: 100  
Lot Size: 1  
Min Tick: 0.01  
Quantity: 10

**Final Calculation:**Stop Loss Amount = 100 × 1 × 0.01 × 10 = 10.00

![Pickmytrade - Calculation](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-43.avif)

**Formula for Take Profit:**Take Profit Amount = Take Profit Ticks × Lot Size × Min Tick × Quantity

**Values:**Take Profit Ticks: 200  
Lot Size: 1  
Min Tick: 0.01  
Quantity: 10

**Final Calculation:**Take Profit Amount = 200 × 1 × 0.01 × 10 = 20.00

![Pickmytrade - Calculation](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-44.avif)

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**Total Profit (USD per Contract)**

**Order Configuration:**

- **Stop Loss in USD:** Customer manually inputs the dollar amount they are willing to risk on the trade ( in this example, we’ve chosen $50).
- **Take Profit in USD:** Customer manually inputs the dollar amount  they aim to gain from the trade ( in this example, we’ve chosen $100)

**Settings and Examples:**

- **Example:** Let’s say you’re targeting $100 per contract.
- **Total Contracts:** 10
- **Total Profit for 10 Contracts:** $100 × 10 = **$1,000**
- **Take Profit Price Calculation:**
  - $100 per contract ÷ $0.01 tick size = **10,000 ticks**.
  - Take Profit Price: $239.07 + ($0.01 × 10,000) = **$339.07**

**Formula for Total Take Profit:**Total Profit Amount = Total Profit per Contract × Quantity

![Pickmytrade - Calculation](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-45-1024x346.avif)

**Formula for Total Take Profit:**Total Loss Amount = Total Loss per Contract × Quantity

**Values:**Total Take Loss  per Contract: $50  
Quantity: 10

**Final Calculation:**Total Profit Amount = $50 × 10 = **$500.00**

![Pickmytrade - Calculation](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-47.avif)

**Formula for Total Take Profit:**Total Profit Amount = Total Take Profit per Contract × Quantity

**Values:**Total Take Profit per Contract: $100  
Quantity: 10

**Final Calculation:**Total Profit Amount = $100 × 10 = **$1,000.00**

![Pickmytrade - Calculation](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-48.avif)

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## 11. Account Selection and Configuration for Tradier

Once your alert and SL/TP settings are configured, the next step is selecting the trading account for execution. **PickMyTrade** supports both **single-account** and **multi-account** execution for Tradier, with options for **position sizing** via **Quantity Multiplier** or **Risk Percentage**.

**11.1 Add TradeStation Account in Current PickMyTrade Account**

Use this configuration if you’re adding a Tradier account to the **PickMyTrade account you’re currently logged into**.

![Pickmytrade - Account Management](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-30.avif)

| Field Name | Example Input | Explanation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickMyTrade Conn. Name | TRADIER3 | Enter the connection name associated with this PickMyTrade account. |
| TRADIER Acc. Name | VA2819830 | Enter the Tradier account name exactly as it appears in the trading platform. |
| Option | QUANTITY MULTIPLIER / RISK PERCENTAGE | Choose QUANTITY MULTIPLIER to adjust trade sizes or RISK PERCENTAGE to manage risk per trade. |
| QUANTITY MULTIPLIER | 1 (if selected) | If a Quantity Multiplier of 2 is set, all trade sizes will be doubled.Example: If the usual trade size is 5 contracts, and a multiplier of 2 is applied, the system will place trades with 10 contracts. |
| RISK PERCENTAGE | 2% (if selected) | If a Risk Percentage of 2% is set, each trade will risk 2% of the total capital in the account.Example: With an account balance of $50,000 and a 2% risk setting, the maximum risk per trade will be $1,000. |

> Ensure the Tradier account is already connected and synced within your PickMyTrade dashboard.

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**11.2 Add Tradier Account to Another PickMyTrade Account**

Use this configuration if you’re managing **multiple PickMyTrade logins** and want to execute trades in a Tradier account **from a different PickMyTrade account** (not the currently active one).

| Field Name | Example Input | Explanation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickMyTrade Token | qwerty | Enter the unique PickMyTrade Token required for integration. |
| PickMyTrade Conn. Name | TRADIER3 | Enter the connection name associated with this PickMyTrade account. |
| RITHMIC Acc. Name | VA28198821 | Enter the Tradier account name exactly as it appears in the trading platform. |
| Option | QUANTITY MULTIPLIER / RISK PERCENTAGE | Choose QUANTITY MULTIPLIER to adjust trade sizes or RISK PERCENTAGE to manage risk per trade. |
| QUANTITY MULTIPLIER | 1 (if selected) | If a Quantity Multiplier of 2 is set, all trade sizes will be doubled.Example: If the usual trade size is 5 contracts, and a multiplier of 2 is applied, the system will place trades with 10 contracts. |
| RISK PERCENTAGE | 2% (if selected) | If a Risk Percentage of 2% is set, each trade will risk 2% of the total capital in the account.Example: With an account balance of $50,000 and a 2% risk setting, the maximum risk per trade will be $1,000. |

> Make sure the **PickMyTrade Token is valid** and that the **Tradier connection** exists in the destination account, or execution will fail.

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**11.3 Generate Alert Code for Indicator Execution**

Once all accounts are added and configured, click **Confirm & Generate Alert** button.

![Pickmytrade - Account Management](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-31.avif)

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## Final Step – Generate Alert and Copy to TradingView

After generating the alert, you’ll receive a JSON payload.

![Pickmytrade - Alert Message](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-32-1024x404.avif)

1. Copy the **alert message /JSON**
2. Open **TradingView → Click “+ Create Alert”**
3. Paste the **alert message** into the **Message field**
4. Paste the **Webhook URL** provided by PickMyTrade
5. Set your alert condition and frequency
6. Click **Create Alert**

You’re done! Your TradingView indicator is now connected to your Tradier account through PickMyTrade — ready for **automated, real-time execution**.

Next, follow the link below to learn how to set up your TradingView alert for automated trading:

**[Setting Up TradingView Alerts for Automated Trading](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/docs/setting-up-tradingview-alerts-for-automated-trading-with-rithmic/)**

## More Resources

Want to automate trades on platforms beyond Rithmic, such as Interactive Brokers, TradeLocker, TradeStation, or ProjectX?  
[Explore all PickMyTrade setup guides](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/docs/)

Using Tradovate instead?  
[View the Tradovate automation guide](https://docs.pickmytrade.trade/docs/)

Ready to connect Tradier?  
[See Tradier automation on pickmytrade.io](https://pickmytrade.io/broker/tradingview-to-tradier/)

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Last updated: **September 29, 2026**

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