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Trading Cards

The Trading Cards are the heart of execution in MarketQuants. They are designed for speed, safety, and clarity.

Accessing the Cards​

You can open a Trading Card from two main locations:

  1. Leaderboard: Click on any ticker tile.
  2. My Positions: Click on any position row in your portfolio.

Chart & Analysis (Common)​

Every card features an interactive chart to help you make informed decisions before you trade.

Chart Tooltip

Interactions​

  • Time Periods: Toggle between 5, 20, 50, and 200 day views.
    • Green Line: Price is higher than the start of the period.
    • Red Line: Price is lower.
  • Tooltip: Tap anywhere on the chart line to see the specific price and date for that point.
  • Range Line: The line below the chart shows the Low (left) and High (right) for the period. The Diamond indicates where the current price sits within that range.

1. The Buy Card​

The Buy Card is the default view when you select an asset.

Buy Card Overview

Execution​

Clicking Buy Now (or the input area) activates the execution slider.

  1. Input: Tap the gold numbers to switch between $ Dollars (fractional shares) or # Quantity (whole shares).
  2. Hold to Buy: Press and hold the yellow button.
  3. Confirm: Wait for the "3... 2... 1..." countdown to finish to execute the trade.

Buy Execution Slider

2. Managing Positions (Sell & Liquidate)​

[!NOTE] Navigation Requirement The Sell and Liquidate cards are only available if you currently have an open position in the asset.

  • Active Position: You will see multiple Navigation Dots appear below the card.
  • No Position: Only the Buy card (single dot) is visible.

Navigation Dots

The Sell Card​

(Swipe Left-to-Right from Buy Card)

The Sell Card allows you to reduce your position size.

Sell Card

  • Function: Similar to buying, you can choose to sell a specific $ Dollar Amount or # Quantity of shares.
  • Execution: Select your amount and use the Hold to Sell button to confirm.

The Liquidate Card​

(Swipe Left-to-Right from Sell Card)

The Liquidate Card is designed for quickly exiting a position completely.

Liquidate Card

  • Action: It automatically calculates your total shares.
  • Execution: Hold to Liquidate sells 100% of your position in one action. This is the fastest way to exit a trade.

Navigation & Gestures​

  • Next Card: Swipe Left to Right (or tap the grey dots) to move from Buy -> Sell -> Liquidate.
  • Close Card: Swipe Right to Left to close the card.
  • Learn More: See our Common Interactions guide for more details on gestures.
  • Hidden Gem: Tap the blank area just below the ticker symbol to jump straight to the Information Card.