Positions and deals¶

In cTrader, a deal represents the actual execution of an order. When an order is filled, it generates one or more deals, depending on available market liquidity. If the full requested volume can be executed at once, the order is filled with a single deal. If not, it may be filled in parts, resulting in multiple deals at different prices.

A position reflects a trader’s total exposure on a specific symbol. An open position is created when an order (or several deals) is executed. Positions show whether the trader is long (bought) or short (sold) on the asset, as well as the traded volume, entry price, applied protections and current profit or loss.

Additional deals can occur when a trader increases the position size, reduces it or reverses direction. To close an open position, one or more new deals must be executed in the opposite direction, offsetting the existing exposure.

Learn how to modify, protect and close positions in cTrader Mobile, Web, Windows and Mac.