How do I set up a calendar or diagonal spread order?
Looking to trade a spread over different expirations, but don't see it listed in the strategy menu? Well, no need to panic. Since a calendar or diagona...
Order Entry
How to close a butterfly spread
Do you have an ITM butterfly spread that you're trying to close as a whole near or on expiration day, but having difficulty getting a fill? Well, it&#...
How to Roll a Futures Contract
Did you receive an email from our trade desk about futures first-notice or an upcoming futures expiration for your outright futures contract? Well, if you d...
How to set up a Pairs trade
Have you been eyeing two underlyings and noticing that they trade opposite of one another? If so, then you can put the Pairs trade mode to work in the deskt...
Where can I see the profit and loss zone of a trade I am placing?
When you line up a trade you can see a visualizations of profit, loss, and breakeven areas during order entry. We'll go over where you can view the pro...
Where can I view the details of a trade before I send it?
Are you wondering what your delta exposure, max loss, max profit, or the estimated buying power (BP) effect of a prospective trade before you place it? Well...
Bracket Orders
Do you like setting up a trade with a defined profit and stop-loss point? If so, then bracket orders may be right up your wheelhouse. Currently, bracket o...