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The Symbol filter decides which of the lead’s markets a follower copies.

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Enter symbols

Type the symbols separated by commas, for example MNQ, MES. Use the contract’s root, such as MNQ. It matches every contract month, such as MNQZ6.

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Examples

  • A follower that should only trade the indices you’re approved for: choose Copy only these symbols and enter NQ, MNQ, ES, MES.
  • Keep crude oil off a small account: choose Copy every symbol except these and enter CL, MCL.
  • Sit out a news event on one market: add that market to the exception list for the day, or pause the follower.

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With symbol mapping

If the follower also uses symbol mapping, the filter checks both the lead’s symbol and the mapped one. For example, with a mapping of NQ → MNQ:
  • In Copy only these symbols, listing either NQ or MNQ lets the trade through.
  • In Copy every symbol except these, listing either NQ or MNQ skips the trade.
If in doubt, place a small test trade and check the logs.