Open Orders

The Open Orders section of the Portfolio window displays the status of orders pending execution. Data Columns can be used to sort orders in ascending or descending order. Data Columns provide streaming data for each symbol, including: Time, Order Number, Transaction Type, Status, Quantity, and much more. Columns can be added, moved, or removed. See "Customize Portfolio" for details.

Pending orders can sometimes be changed or canceled before they are executed using the Open Order Toolbar at the bottom of the window. The Open Order Toolbar can be customized.

Change the Price of an Open Order

Open Order prices can be changed in several ways: by manually imputing a new price; by adjusting the price up or down incrementally using arrows provided; or by changing the price to the current bid or ask price using the Change Order Bar located at the bottom of the Open Orders window.

Manually Input a New Price

1. Click on the order you want to change.
2. Click the Change button in the toolbar at the bottom of the Open Orders window.
3. A Change Open Order Price Window will appear. Enter the new price in the box provided.
4. Click Apply to update your order. Click Cancel to leave the order untouched.
   
   
   
   
   

Adjust the Price Incrementally

1. Click on the order you want to change.
2. The toolbar at the bottom of the Open Orders window contains up to four boxes, each displaying a different dollar amount (e.g. $0.01, $0.05, $0.10, and $0.15) and each with an up and down arrow. Click the arrows up or down to adjust the price.
   
   Example: To adjust the price upward by one cent, click the green arrow next to the box that says $0.01
   
   (To change the values of the arrows, see Customize the Open Order Toolbar.)
   
   

Change the Price to the Current Bid or Ask Price

1. Click on the order you want to change.
2. Click the Bid button to change the price to the current Bid price. Click the Ask button to change the price to the current Ask price.

Cancel an Open Order

To cancel an order from the Open Orders window, do one of the following:

1. Right-click on the order and choose "Cancel Selected,"
2. Cancel the order directly from an Order Entry Bar, or
3. Set a Hot Key on the keyboard to cancel open positions.
   
   

Cancel All Open Orders

To cancel all open orders, right-click on an order and choose "Cancel All" from the pop-up list.

Customize Your Open Orders Window

The look and feel of your Open Orders window can also be customized to suit your trading style.

See Customizing Your Portfolio Window for details.

Understanding the Data Columns