This is one of the main tools used to submit trades from the platform.
What is the Order Ticket?
The Order Ticket is the order entry panel used to prepare and submit trades.
It allows traders to review order details before sending an order to the market.
Where Can You Access the Order Ticket?
The Order Ticket may be opened from:
The Trade panel
Buy/Sell buttons on the chart
Account Manager
Chart trading tools
Other trading areas inside ArcTrader
What Order Types Are Available?
Depending on the selected symbol and account permissions, traders may be able to use:
Market orders
Limit orders
Stop orders
Stop Loss exits
Take Profit exits
Bracket-style exits
Trailing stop functionality, when supported
What Can You Configure?
Inside the Order Ticket, traders may be able to configure:
Buy or Sell direction
Order type
Number of units or contracts
Limit price
Stop price
Take Profit exit
Stop Loss exit
Risk settings, when available
Order confirmation details
Important Notes
Please keep the following in mind:
Available order types may vary by symbol.
Some order options may not be enabled for every account.
Risk values are estimates and may vary.
Exit orders should be reviewed before submitting.
Market orders may fill at a different price than displayed during fast market movement.
Best Practices
Before submitting an order:
Confirm the account.
Confirm the symbol.
Confirm the quantity.
Confirm Buy or Sell direction.
Confirm the order type.
Review Take Profit and Stop Loss settings.
Make sure the order matches your trading plan.
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