How to place an order

ArthaChitra lets you place order manually from a host of views. Before placing an order please make sure to select the account, quantity, product type etc. Please follow the below steps to do it:

Right click on the View
In the context menu click on Account > {Account Name} to set the account
In the context menu set the quantity from Quantity > {Set the quantity}
In the context menu set the Product Type from Product Type > {Select ProductType}
In the context menu set the Time In Force from 'Time In Force' > {select Time In Force}

Once you have pre-configured the order settings, place the orders from the Views as described below

Charts

Please refer to the section How to place an order from the chart to know more.

Dynamic DOM

The Dynamic Depth of Market (DOM) View populates a price ladder and lets user to place orders at a click of a button.

To place an order, just move the cursor to the desired price level. If you want to Buy then place the cursor on the green column on the left. If you want to sell then place the cursor on the pink column in the right

To place a Limit order press CTRL + Mouse click at desired price level.
To place a Stop Limit order press ALT + Mouse click at desired price level
To place a Stop Market order press SHIFT + Mouse click at desired price level

To place a Market order click on the 'BUY MARKET' or 'SELL MARKET' button

To Close a position, click on 'Close Position' > select {Product Type}

To Reverse a position click on 'Reverse Position' > select {Product Type}

Market Scanner

The Market Scanner View provides the traditional Buy/Sell dialog to place an order.

Right click on the View and click on Buy or Sell menu item
In the Order dialog set the order parameters
Click on the Buy/Sell button

Note: You can also press the '+' (plus) or '-' (minus) key to invoke the Order Dialog

You can also place basket orders using the Market Scanner View. Please refer here to know more.

Main View

Orders place from any views be it from the Chart or the DOM or the Market Watch will be listed in the Main View > Orders tab. You can modify the price and quantity or can cancel the orders from the Main View. Fore more details please click here