Create and Transmit Orders through the Portfolio

The Portfolio screen offers the ability to create and transmit orders. To do so, please take the steps outlined below.

Instructions
  1. Click the Portfolio menu The portfolio menu icon. from the top left corner of your screen.

  2. Click the Positions tab

  3. Right-click on a position and select Buy or Sell.

    Alternatively, you may click on the position and select the Buy or Sell buttons on the right-hand side of the page.

    Right click on a position options

  4. Input the order parameters and click Submit Buy (or Sell) Order

    The enter order parameters panel

  5. An order confirmation will populate advising that this order has been submitted.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About the IBKR Desktop Interface at IBKR Campus

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