Watch
List
The watch list
table contains real-time data for stocks, options, futures
and indices. Symbols can be easily added by entering the
symbol and "Add" to the list. To remove simply
highlight the symbol and selecting the "Del"
button. Move symbols up or down using the arrows.
Automatically
Enter Orders
Click on the "Ask" price to transmit a Buy limit
order or click on the "Bid" price to transmit a
Sell limit order. This action automatically activates the
order entry window. You then enter the number of
shares/contracts and send the order.
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Symbol:
Displays the stock or option symbol.
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Last:
Last sale of the most recent trade performed in a
security.
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Change:
Displays the change in value from opening price.
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Tick:
The bid tick indicator whose last trade was an
up-tick or a downtick
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Bid:
This is the quoted bid at which an investor can
sell shares of stock.
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Ask:
This is the quoted ask at which an investor
can buy shares of stock.
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High:
The highest intra-day price of a stock or option.
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Low:
The lowest intra-day price of a stock or option.
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Size:
Size of the market is actual number of shares
represented in one's market.
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Volume:
The volume of shares (x0000) or contracts traded
during market hours.
Watch List Enhancements
The PreferredTrade 6.2 Watch List Window provides access to news and other information by
right clicking on a symbol. These links are for informational purposes only and accuracy is not guaranteed.
Option chain information for a symbol can be accessed by right clicking a symbol and selecting Option Chain.
Symbols can also be removed from the watch list by right clicking a symbol and selecting Delete Row.
