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Create "Instantaneous Transmit" Hot Key

You use hot keys to perform common trading functions, such as creating specific order types. Once you have created an order, you must still select Transmit to send the order. You now have the option to enhance the Buy and Sell hot keys by adding "instantaneous transmit" functionality.

To add instantaneous transmit functionality to a hotkey

On the Edit menu, select Global Configuration and then select Hotkeys in the left pane.

  1. In the Configured Shortcuts table, select the Buy or Sell action.
  2. Click Configure, and open the Customize tab.
  3. At the bottom of the page check Transmit the order instantaneously and click OK.
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To use this feature, you will be asked to sign an agreement stating that you understand its implications. Under the terms of the Customer agreement, you are responsible for all orders entered in your account. Consider carefully whether setting a hot key to instantaneously transmit orders is the best for the way you trade.