How do I set a Trailing Stop

A Trailing stop can be created and submitted using the following steps:

 

1) In the order entry window, select "Trailing stop" from the drop-down menu ("Other").

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2) Select the price trigger price method for the "Stop" and "callback rate" values. For this select either the mark, last or index price as the applicable trigger price method.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the selected trigger price method can significantly affect the timing of when your order is triggered.


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3) Insert the preferred stop loss price ("Stop"), Callback rate ("Callback rate") and size.  Select the preferred time in force function ("GTC" or "IOC"), Attributes ("Post-Only" and/or "Reduce-Only") and lastly the direction (Buy or Sell).