Trade Journal

 

The Trade Journal section of the Portfolio window lists every trade placed during the day--including cancels and orders not filled by the market. Trades can be sorted in ascending or descending order by data column.

 

Data Columns provide in-depth data for each transaction, including: status, transaction type, quantity, order type, time stamps, and contra. Data Columns can be added, moved, and removed. See "Customize Portfolio" for details.

 


Understanding the Data Columns

Symbol
The company's officially registered stock symbol.
Order Number
Unique number associated with your order.
Time
Time the order was transacted.
Transaction Type
Type of order placed: Buy, Sell, or Sell Short.
Qty
Quantity of shares requested for fill.
Status
Status of your order: Submitted, Routed, Executed, Expired, Done for Day, etc.
Execution Price
Price actually achieved during the transaction.
Limit
Limit price if entered as a Limit order.
Order Type
Type of order placed: Market, Stop Market, Stop Limit, Limit, etc.
Stop
Stop price if entered as a stop order.
TIF
Time In Force: GTC, GTC+, DAY, DAY+
Trader
Platform ID of the individual who placed the order.
Route
Exchange requested for the transaction.
Contra
Exchange actually used in the transaction.

Customizing Your Trade Journal

Many details of your Trade Journal window can be customized to suit your trading style.
See Customizing Your Portfolio Window for details.