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How Do You Set Orders in Meta Trader 4?

How to Set Orders on MetaTrader 4

To set a new order in MetaTrader 4 platform use the step by step guide described below:

Place New Stock Order on Tools Menu on Meta Trader 4 Software

A new order to buy or sell a trade can be found on the tools menu within the MT4 Platform as illustrated below. New order button for placing a new trade is displayed below. (Short-Cut Key board Keys 'F9')

How Do I Set Orders Order on MT4? - How to Set Stock Orders in Meta Trader 4 Software

How to Put Orders Order on Meta Trader 4

Placing a New Order

Once you have selected new order button as illustrated above following order popup window will appear.

This pop-up includes the settings for placing a new trade order.

How to Set Orders on Meta Trader 4 - How Do I Set Orders in MetaTrader 4?

How to Put Orders on Meta Trader 4

Following Order Setting are specified for setting up & placing a new trade order:

  1. Quote - Specify the instrument to be traded.
  2. Volume - The Number of Lots to be transacted
  3. Stop Loss Stock Order - Set Stop Loss Order, This option can be set after opening trade, or for pending orders
  4. Take Profit Stock Order - Set Take Profit Order, This option can be set after opening trade, or for pending orders
  5. Type: Market Execution or Pending Order
  6. Sell by Market - Open a Sell Trade
  7. Buy by Market - Open a Buy Trade

To Buy at current price and open a new order select Buy by Market order button

To Sell at current price and open a new order choose Sell by Market order button