Changing an Order

Orders still listed as Open in the Status column of the My Account > Order Status tab may be cancelled or changed up until they time-out or are filled.

 

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To change an order:

  1. Click on the open order your wish to change in the Order Status tab.
  2. Click the Change link.
  3. The Trade tab will open for with the details of the current trade already loaded in the appropriate fields.
  4. Make any changes to the order, such as the quantity, price, etc.
  5. Click Verify Order and you original order will be cancelled and replaced by this updated order.
  6. If you change your mind about changing the order, click Cancel changes and your original order will remain intact.

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