Trading Panel: Info Section Overview

Introduction

The Info Section of the Trading Panel serves as a crucial resource for traders, providing detailed information about their current orders and account status. This section is strategically positioned at the bottom part of the Trading Panel to offer easy access and readability.

Detailed Components of the Info Section

• Order Info

  • Balance: Displays the current total balance of the account.
  • Equity: Shows the current equity status of the account.
  • Used Margin: Indicates the amount of margin currently utilized.
  • Free Margin: Reveals how much margin remains available for new trades.
  • Margin Level %: Represents the percentage of the margin level, providing insight into the account's leverage risk.

• Order Specifics

  • Order Size: Specifies the size of the order that will be placed.
  • Position Value: The total value of the position to be opened, expressed in currency.
  • Required Margin: The amount of margin necessary to open the position.
  • Leverage: Details the total leverage employed for initiating the trade.
  • Point Value: The value of one point change, expressed in the account's base currency.
  • Commission: The total commission expected to be charged for this order.
  • Long Swap / Short Swap: Swap fees applicable for holding a long or short position overnight.

• Pricing Details

  • Stop Loss Price: The price at which the stop loss will be activated.
  • Take Profit Price: The price at which the take profit will trigger.

• Potential Risk and Reward Metrics

  • Potential Loss: Provides an estimation of the loss if the stop loss is triggered.
    • Currency: The potential loss in the account's currency.
    • Points: The potential loss in points.
    • Percents: The potential loss as a percentage of the position value.
  • Potential Profit: Estimates the profit if the take profit is achieved.
    • Currency: The expected profit in currency.
    • Points: The expected profit in points.
    • Percents: The expected profit as a percentage of the position value.

• Active Orders and Positions:

  • Orders: Lists all active orders for the selected instrument, providing a quick snapshot of open commitments.
  • Positions: Displays all active positions for the instrument, helping traders monitor their current market exposure.

Importance of the Info Section

This comprehensive suite of informational tools within the Trading Panel allows traders to make informed decisions based on real-time data regarding their financial status and active trades. By consolidating all critical financial metrics in one place, the Info Section not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports strategic trading decisions, risk management, and potential outcome evaluations. It ensures that traders have a holistic view of their trading activity, enabling effective management of their investments.