SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION AND USING A PLURALITY OF PROFIT LEVELS FOR MONEY MANAGEMENT IN AN ALECTRONIC TRADING ENVIRONMENT

摘要

A system and method for displaying a plurality of profit and risk related indicators are described (404). A graphical interface displays and dynamically updates a plurality of profit/loss (P/L) indicators including a realized, net, and open indicators, (404). The net and open indicators are based on trader's net position and a current market level, (410) while the realized indicator is based on trader's buys and sell associated with tradeable objects (416). In one embodiment, plurality of indicators (404) are displayed in relation to a plurality of money management regions defining a maximum order quantity and a maximum net position controlling the trader's trade. The graphical interface may also display a plurality of potential risk/gain indicators in relation to a realized profit indicator so that a trader before entering an order having a predetermined order quantity.