Exit Strategy

Instructions

Use the Exit Strategy feature to set up a bracket order on a current position or working order. Bracket orders are designed to help limit loss and protect profit by "bracketing" an order with two opposite-side orders that are ready to go and are submitted when the price of the instrument penetrates either order's trigger price. To use this tool, follow the steps below.

  1. Click the Portfolio tab > Positions.

  2. Hover over a position and click the vertical ellipsis on the right-hand side > Exit Strategy.

  3. The Exit Strategy tool will appear on your screen.

  4. Update the prices by selecting the + and - buttons.

    • A Buy order is bracketed by a high-side sell limit Profit Taker order and a low-side sell Stop order.

    • A Sell order is bracketed by a high-side buy Stop order and a low side buy limit Profit Taker order.

  5. Click Preview to preview the bracket order and transmit.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About the Client Portal Portfolio Window at IBKR Campus

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