Trade Single Leg Orion
Places a single-leg options trade through the Orion broker integration. This is a trade execution function, not a data retrieval function.
Warning
?? This function executes real trades. Use with caution.
Requirements
- Active Orion broker account
- Broker connection configured in MarketXLS
- Sufficient account balance/margin
Notes
- Executes live trades
- Single-leg = one option contract
- Requires broker authentication
- Review order before execution
Examples
=TradeSingleLegOrion("AAPL240315C00170000", "Buy", 1, "Market")When to Use
Automated trading, options order execution via Orion
When NOT to Use
| Using different broker | TradeSingleLegTradier(), TradeSingleLegThinkOrSwim() |
| Need multi-leg trade | TradeMultiLegOrion() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: Why am I getting "NA"? A: Check that:
- The symbol is valid
- You have proper data access
- Parameters are in correct format
Q: Is this function Excel-only? A: Some functions may not have API endpoints and only work in Excel.
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