Organized in a tree-like structure, all available Instruments are gathered and grouped by type. Press Ctrl+I to get there in a snap!
Alternatively, open the module by clicking on 'Instruments' on the left toolbar:
No matter your preference, check which instruments you’d like to view by clicking the colored icon. The filter icon controls the visibility of recently expired instruments (derivatives mostly) and non-tradables. If you filter anything out, you will see both the visible and total count of available instruments.
Note: The search omits hidden instruments.
If you aren’t sure what you prefer to trade, navigate the tree by expanding its branches. Use keyboard arrows to navigate, expand or contract the instrument tree, or press Tab to return to the Search field.
If you know what you’re looking for, type in a few letters from the instrument’s name, ticker, Exchange, ISIN or FIGI. The results will pop up on the screen right away.
When you find an instrument, you can proceed in a variety of different ways. Bring out the context menu, double-click to evoke the default action, or drag the instrument and drop it to another module. Right-click on the instrument to open the drop-down menu:
Hint: Want to choose a bond to invest in? Try out the dedicated Bond Screener module.
Why is the instrument greyed out, and what does it mean?
If you notice that an instrument is greyed out in your trading platform, it may be due to one of the following reasons:
Not Tradeable: Some instruments are not available for trading. If you attempt to trade such an instrument in the Order or Click-trade modules, you will see the message “No trading permission” next to it. For example, Indices (INDEX) instruments fall under this category.
Voice Trading Only: Certain instruments, such as OTC bonds and OTCMKTS instruments, are available for trading only via voice execution. To place orders for these instruments, refer to the full instructions in the article “Manual Order Execution at EXANTE: Everything You Need to Know.”
Expired Instrument: If an instrument has expired or been delisted, it will appear greyed out in your portfolio and in the Instruments section of the trading platform. You can confirm its expiration in the Instrument Info section of the platform.
Corporate Action in Progress: If a ticker change is being processed, the instrument will be greyed out in your Portfolio. Once the corporate action is completed (typically 1-2 business days after the effective date), your shares will be updated to reflect the new ticker with the same quantity.