ICICIDIRECT trader racer part 4 ( Use of menus, market watch, account balance, trade view open).
Hereβs a clear and simple guide for ICICIDirect Trader Racer β Part 4:
Using Menus, Market Watch, Account Balance, and Trade View (Open)
This is helpful for new traders or GATE aspirants exploring financial markets.
Contents
ICICIDirect Trader Racer β Part 4: Key Features Explained
Platform: Trader Racer (Web/PC Version) Focus: Trading efficiency and fast market access Audience: Beginner to Intermediate traders
1. Use of Menus
The top menu bar gives you access to all trading functions:
Menu Option | Function |
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View indices, gainers/losers, F&O data | |
Place Buy/Sell orders, view order book | |
Create custom market watch lists | |
View technical charts with indicators | |
Access trade book, portfolio, P&L statements | |
Add/withdraw funds, view margin | |
Customize layout, themes, preferences |
2. Market Watch
This is the live dashboard where you track stock prices.
Features:
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Add stock symbols (e.g., INFY, RELIANCE, NIFTY 50)
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See Last Traded Price (LTP), % Change, Volume
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Color-coded price movement (green = up, red = down)
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Right-click for quick actions like Buy/Sell, Charts, Order Entry
3. Account Balance / Funds View
Located under:
Menu β Funds β Limits View / Fund Details
It shows:
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Available margin (cash for trading)
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Used margin (current positions)
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Total margin
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Securities margin (collateral from stocks)
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P&L summary
4. Trade View β Open Orders
Use this to track open positions and active orders:
Access via:
Menu β Trade β Order Book / Position Book
You can:
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Modify/cancel open orders
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See pending, executed, or failed trades
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Monitor real-time P&L of intraday or delivery trades
Example Workflow:
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Open Trader Racer
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Add stocks to Market Watch (e.g., TCS, BANKNIFTY)
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Check funds available
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Use Buy/Sell menu or right-click to trade
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Track status via Order Book
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Exit trades before 3:15 PM if using intraday/Margin Plus
Summary Table
Feature | Use Case | Where to Find |
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Menus | Access all tools | Top navigation bar |
Market Watch | Monitor live stocks | Watchlist section |
Account Balance | Know funds/margin | Menu β Funds |
Trade View | Track orders & open trades | Menu β Trade β Order Book |
Would you like:
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A step-by-step visual guide (PDF)?
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Video script for a tutorial?
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Part 5: Using Charts and Technical Indicators?
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