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# Placing an Order
**Open the Chart tab**
* Tap the **Chart tab** from the bottom navigation.
**Search for a symbol**
* At the top of the chart screen, use the **search bar**.
* Search for the symbol you want to trade, for example EURUSD, XAUUSD, or US100.
**Open the chart**
* Tap the symbol from the search results.
* The chart for that symbol will open.
**Open the order ticket**
* On the bottom-right side of the chart, tap the **round + button**.
* This will open the order creation modal.
**Select order type**
* Choose the type of order you want to place:
* **Market Order**
* **Limit Order**
* **Stop Order**
* **Stop Limit Order**
**Choose Buy or Sell**
* Select whether you want to place a **Buy** or **Sell** order.
**Set the quantity**
* Enter the trade quantity manually, or use the quantity shortcut scale:
* **25%**
* **50%**
* **75%**
* **Max**
* These shortcuts help you quickly select a percentage of your available maximum trade size.
**Review estimated margin**
* Check the **estimated margin** shown before placing the order.
* This helps you understand how much margin the trade may require.
**Add Stop Loss or Take Profit**
* Tap the **Stop Loss / Take Profit icon**.
* A section will open where you can add:
* **Stop Loss**
* **Take Profit**
* You can either select preset values such as **1%**, **2%**, or **5%**, or enter your own value manually.
**Place the order**
* Review the order details.
* Tap **Buy** or **Sell** to confirm.
**Order created**
* Once confirmed, the order is created successfully and can been seen over the chart
***Note*****:** You can also view your open positions and pending orders from the **Trades** tab.
* Go to the **Positions** tab to view your currently open positions
* Go to the **Orders** tab to view your pending orders. *(Screenshot)*