Key Advantages

Keyboard trading allows discretionary traders to execute orders quickly and with minimal distraction. While most trading platforms offer basic hotkey functionality, the practical limitations often reduce their effectiveness in fast-moving markets. ST Hotkey Trader™ aims to overcome these limitations by enabling true multi-market keyboard trading within Sierra Chart.

The following outlines the key advantages this tool offers to active traders seeking speed, precision, and control.

  1. Ultra fast Trading, with precision and risk management: execute every action directly from a custom hardware keyboard using ST Hotkey Trader™, eliminating mouse clicks and streamlining your workflow.
  2. Stay focused on the market: reduce screen clutter and cognitive load by avoiding complex interfaces and multiple windows.
  3. React in real time: hotkey execution allows faster order entry than any traditional mouse-based method. Execute within milliseconds, faster than anyone who executes orders using the mouse.
  4. Minimize costly errors: customizable hotkeys ensure each trading action is deliberate and repeatable.
  5. Gain a true edge in the market: perfect for active traders who need to move instantly as market conditions change.
  6. Reduce physical fatigue: less hand movement means greater comfort and endurance during long sessions.
  7. Seamlessly multitask: switch between instruments, order types, or strategies instantly, all without lifting your hands off the keyboard.
  8. Execute complex strategies faster: trigger stock basket orders, multi-leg orders or conditional logic instantly with a single keystroke.
  9. Improve consistency under pressure: predefined inputs in ST Hotkey Trader™ eliminate hesitation and second-guessing during volatile moments.
  10. Enhance situational awareness: keep your eyes on order flow, price action, or depth of market without shifting focus to controls. You can even execute trades without a Sierra Chart window being in focus.
  11. Fully integrate with professional setups: ST Hotkey Trader™ aligns with institutional workflows, remote environments, and custom hardware configurations.
  12. Maintain operational control: map every key to a defined function, so there’s no ambiguity during fast decision-making.
  13. Support for multiple accounts: manage trades across multiple Sierra Chart accounts or instances from a single hotkey interface.
  14. Resilient in high-volatility environments: no dependency on dragging or clicking reduces risk of slippage during news or fast tape.
  15. Compatible with remote and colocated servers: ideal for traders running Sierra Chart on VPS or low-latency infrastructure.
  16. Silent and discrete execution: no visual distractions, no dialog boxes. Just direct execution and confirmation in your logs.
  17. Built for professional traders on proprietary trading desks and independent professional traders: scalable across desks and accounts, with configurable layouts tailored to institutional setups.
  18. Quick learning curve — intuitive design allows traders to onboard and operate efficiently with minimal setup time.
  19. Mirrors trades across systems as a natural outcome: Thanks to its Sender–Connection Manager–Receiver design, ST Hotkey Trader™ naturally mirrors trades across multiple Sierra Chart instances, accounts, or machines, effectively acting as a trade copier without requiring dedicated configuration.
  20. Improves trading discipline: pre-defined commands and position size limits reduce impulsive actions and reinforce rule-based execution.