What should I check before trading on R Trader?
Ensure that your market data is on by verifying that the information at the top matches the bottom.
Select the correct system: DayTraders.com.
Make sure Allow Plug-ins is turned off (if highlighted, disable it).
Click Log In to access your account.
Load your IB dashboard to view all your accounts.
How do I load charts on R Trader?
On the left-hand side, enter:
Symbol (e.g., NQ for Nasdaq or ES for S&P 500).
Current contract month (e.g., March = H, 2025 = 5).
Exchange (e.g., CME for Chicago Mercantile Exchange).
=NQH5.CME
Press Enter to load the chart.
How do I place a trade on R Trader?
Select the account you want to trade from (e.g., DT 0009-13).
Right-click on the account and select Place an Order.
Choose your instrument + Contract Month (e.g., NQ + H for March) and exchange (e.g., CME).
Set the order type:
Market for immediate execution.
Limit to specify a price.
Enter the contract quantity based on your account size.
Confirm the symbol format (e.g., NQH5.CME for March 2025).
Click Place Order.
How do I monitor and close a trade?
Check the Positions tab for details like fill price and time.
To manually exit, click the X next to your position and confirm.
Once the X turns grayed out, your order is fully closed.
For efficient trading, keep the Positions tab open at all times and arrange windows horizontally for better visibility.