How do I use the "Multiple" tab in the Combo Selection window?

The Multiple tab of the Combo Selection window allows you to filter the desired legs via multiple parameters.

To select a combo with the Combo Selection window's Multiple tab:

  1. Enter the underlying symbol into a market data line and select Combinations followed by Option Combos (SMART), Future Option Combos (SMART) or Futures Spreads (SMART)
  2. Click the Multiple tab
  3. Use the drop down menus to filter the combos. Exchanges that list both American and European style options may have them under a different Trading Class
  4. Left-click on the desired combo in the Combinations panel
  5. Optionally, adjust the Front Ratio and Back Ratio
  6. Select Create (1:1) price combo to display the price of the combo as if it were a 1:1 price combo regardless of the legs ratio
  7. Select Request market data for legs to add market data lines for each combo leg
  8. Click Clear if you want to clear your selection
  9. Once finished, click the Add button to add the combo as a market data line to your watchlist
  10. Click OK to close the window.

Please note: Although the order will be submitted for the legs ratio chosen upon combo creation regardless of the "Create (1:1) price combo" set up, if "Create (1:1) price combo" is selected it is possible that less order types will be available. Un-check "Create (1:1) price combo" in order to see all order types.

More information on using the Combo Selection window can be found in our Users' Guide.

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