Real-Time Trade Order Details

How do I determine the status of my real-time trade order?

If you'd like to view recent trades within your ShareBuilder account, go to Trade > Order Status (sign in required). The default setting lets you view every order you've made during the past 60 days (although you can change these settings).

The possible order statuses are:

  • Open – You've sent the order to market. But, the order hasn't filled yet. With the exception of market orders placed during market hours, orders with a status of open may be cancelled.
  • Execution Received – This means that all or a portion of your order has been filled. Review the Details link to determine how many shares (or contracts) have been executed.
  • Posted – We've filled your order. To view a trade confirmation, go to Trade > Trade Confirmations (sign in required).
  • Canceled – Your order is cancelled. In the case of buy orders, any funds reserved by this order are now available for other uses.

How do I cancel a trade order?

If your order status is Open, (i.e. all or a portion of the order has yet to be filled) you may be able to submit a cancellation request. Here's how to do it:

  1. Navigate to Trade > Order Status (sign in required)
  2. Locate the order you want to cancel and click the Detail link.
  3. On the Order Details screen, click the Cancel Order link.

Note: You will know that the order was successfully canceled once the status indicator changes to "canceled." All cancellations are subject to prior execution.