The DOM is a graphical representation that identifies the range of the market prices for bid and offer prices. Here is an example brief description and layout. Refer to the Figure below.
This displays the selected contract in the DOM window title bar. The contract symbol displays in the window title bar of the DOM. This is the alpha-numeric code by which futures are identified on a futures exchange; a corporation which provides the facilities to trade futures contracts. This is displayed at the top of the DOM in the title bar.
This displays icons horizontally at the top of the DOM.
This displays in the upper right corner of the DOM under the title bar.
This refers to the number of contracts for each order. This is displayed at the top left corner of the DOM.
This displays the total profit and loss figures for the selected contract in that DOM.
Notes: Hidden removes the field from the DOM.
To change the units of measure for the contract, right click in the Total P/L text field to display the drop-down menu.
This displays the number of filled contracts at a specific position.
This command displays the Warning window and inverts the position for the working orders.
This the incremental unit for limiting the risk with a stop.
This places a stop at a pre-determined factor.
This command displays the Warning window to confirm the action to cancel the Buy orders.
This command displays the Warning window to confirm the action to cancel both Buy and Sell orders.
This command displays the Warning window to confirm the action to cancel the Ask orders.
Note: The last price displays in bold color font; Red for Sell and Green for Buy.