Trade Copier: Filters explained (news, symbols, schedule)

Quick answer

Filters can intentionally block copying. When something “doesn’t copy”, always check:

1. Connection is enabled
2. Logs show whether a filter blocked it

Symptoms (when you need this)

• Trades are copied sometimes, but not always
• You suspect news filters or schedules are blocking orders

Common filter types

Economic News Filters

Blocks copying around high-impact news.

Typical presets:

• Block new trades a few minutes before/after high-impact news
• Be careful blocking close events (it can prevent exits)

Symbol filters

Allows or blocks copying for specific symbols.

Use when:

• You only want to copy FX but not indices/crypto
• Some symbols cause broker rejections and you want to exclude them

Schedule / time windows

Blocks copying during specific times.

Use when:

• You don’t want copying during rollover
• You want to avoid weekends or certain sessions

Fix steps (if you think filters are blocking)

1. Open Logs and find a blocked event (look for filter-related messages)
2. Open Trade Copier and edit the connection
3. Temporarily disable the suspected filter and retest with a tiny trade
4. Re-enable filters with conservative settings once verified

Verify it worked

1. Place a tiny test trade
2. Open Logs
3. Confirm it was copied successfully (and not blocked)

If it still doesn’t copy (Escalate)

Read: Troubleshooting: Trades not copying or run Copy Not Working? quick scan.

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