OptionStation Pro

Orders Panel

The Orders panel in OptionStation Pro lets you view the status of open and filled orders.

 VIDEO - Orders Tab - Viewing and Canceling Orders
Learn how to view and cancel your orders.

To access the Orders panel, click the Orders tab in OptionStation Pro or click the View menu and select Orders.

+ / -

Click the + or - sign at the start of each spread order row to expand or collapse the leg details for the order.

- Located on the right side of each spread order row. Displays a shortcut menu with the following choices:

Cancel/Replace

For a pending order (received but not filled), populates the Order Bar with the selected order row providing you with the option to modify order parameters (price, quantity, order type) that will Cancel/Replace the existing order. When ready, click Place Order on the Order Bar to send the modified order.

 The order type can only be changed from the current order type to a market order.

 VIDEO - Orders Tab - Canceling and Replacing Spread Orders
Learn how to cancel and replace spread orders and adjust the quantity, price, and/or order type to market.

Create Duplicate Order

Populates the Order Bar with a copy of the selected order row using the same order parameters as the original. After reviewing or changing the order parameters (price, quantity, order type, route, duration, account number, and activation rules), click Place Order on the Order Bar to send the order.

Create Opposite Order

Populates the Order Bar with a copy of the selected order row where the Buy or Sell side is set to the opposite of the original. After reviewing or changing the order parameters (price, quantity, order type, route, duration, account number, and activation rules), click Place Order on the Order Bar to send the order.

Cancel

For a pending order (received but not filled), cancels the selected order.

- Located at the upper right of the orders pane. Displays a shortcut menu with the following choices:

Cancel - All Open Orders

Sends an order to cancel each pending Open order (received but not filled).

Cancel - All Day Orders

Sends an order to cancel only pending Day orders (received but not filled).

Orders Panel Columns

Columns for the Orders panel can be added, removed, repositioned, copied to the clipboard, and exported to Microsoft Excel. You can also copy your order number to the clipboard.

 VIDEO - Orders Tab - Customizing and Formatting Columns
Learn how to format columns in the Orders panel. For more information, see Formatting Columns.

The following is a list of all the columns that make up the Orders heading rows.

Fixed columns (that always appear)

• Account - The account number of the orders being viewed.
• Entered - The date and time the order was entered.
• Order # - The order ID number assigned to the trade.

Default columns (in alphabetical order)

• Advanced - The activation rule conditional string.
• Duration - The length of time that your order will remain valid in the market.
• Exp Date - The date each contract expires.
• Filled Price - The aggregate trade price that is paid or received for each share or contract.
• Limit - The limit price (if any) for the order.
• Mid- The mid price is the average of the bid and ask prices.
• Natural - The price, sometimes called Natural Price, that is typically used when sending a market order. When buying an option, the natural price is the Ask. When selling an option, the natural price is the Bid.
• Order Status - The current status for each order (received, rejected, filled, etc.).
• Qty Filled - The number of shares or contracts actually filled for a particular order.
• Quantity - The requested number of shares or contracts for a particular order.
• Side - The long or short side of order.
• Spread - The name of the spread; for example, Butterfly, Single, etc.
• Symbol - The name of the symbol being traded.

Additional columns to add (in alphabetical order)

• Account Alias - The TradeStation account number alias name.
• Asset Type - The type of asset traded.
• Order Type - The type of spread order (Market, Limit, Stop-Market, Stop-Limit).
• Route - The route used to place an order.
• Stop Price - The stop price (if any) for the order.
• Underlier - The symbol of the underlying asset.

Related Topics

Order Bar

Real Positions