Mandatory Columns

The columns below are always displayed on an order line in the trading window.

Column Name

Description

Shown Columns (mandatory columns that cannot be removed)

Action

The order action. BUY or SELL.

Type

The order type.

Quantity

The number of units in your order.

Lmt. Price

The limit price for order types to which this price applies, including Limit, Stop Limit, and Relative orders.

Aux. Price

This field reflects the Election price for Stop and Stop Limit orders, and the Offset Amount for Relative and Trailing Stop orders. You can set these auxiliary amounts in the Default Order Settings box.

Basis Points

Used with futures EFPs. The basis point value is equal to the implied interest rate x 100.

Status

The order status. See Guide to System Colors for details.