TradeStation Help
In TradeStation, order actions (Buy, Sell, Sell Short, Buy to Cover, etc.) are used in combination with an order type (Market, Limit, Stop-Market, Stop-Limit) to make up a specific order description for buying or selling a security or commodity.
| Equities | Options | Futures | Forex | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | Buy to Open | Buy | Buy | Used to establish, or add to, a long position for the specified symbol. |
| Sell | Sell to Close | Sell | Used to liquidate a long position for the specified symbol. | |
| Sell Short | Sell to Open | Sell | Sell | Used to establish, or add to, a short position for the specified symbol. |
| Buy to Cover | Buy to Close | Used to liquidate a short position for the specified symbol. |