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ATrad Online User Guide

Everything you need to trade on the Colombo Stock Exchange through ATrad Online — logging in, watch lists, placing orders, tracking your portfolio and analysing the market.

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1Introduction

Also answers: what is atrad · what is atrad online · atrad user guide · what can atrad do

ATrad Online is a flexibility rich Stock Brokerage solution which enables clients to watch the stock market live, place trading orders and view their portfolios online. ATrad provides flexible end to end solution to brokerage houses. ATrad saves clients’ time by giving direct access to the trading market and it gives them ability to access the market information 24-7.

ATrad Online provides following features,

Can do online trading.
Can view all the trades during the day for each security using trade book.
Can view list of statistics for any selected security using statistics window.
Can view all the transactions taken place in the market using Market Time and Sales.
Can display total bid orders and total ask orders related information for a given security using Market Depth.
Can view your account details using Account Statement.
Can view client portfolio using Portfolio.
Can view the CSE announcements using announcements window.
Can view the graphical information of the security using charts.

2Getting Started

Also answers: getting started with atrad · how to start using atrad · set up atrad

This section deals with setting up and basic functions of the ATrad NextGen Trading System.

2.1What you need

Also answers: what browser do i need · which browsers are supported · does atrad work on mac · does atrad work on linux

Before you start using ATrad Online trading system, you need to fulfill following hardware and software requirements.

Operating system

You need to have one of the following Operating systems with the above configurations installed in your PCs.

Microsoft Windows-XP, VISTA, Windows7, Windows 8, Any distribution of Linux, Mac OS
Processor & speed – Core 2 Duo or higher
Memory (RAM) – 1 GB or Higher

Browser

One of the following browser versions should be available in your PC

Google Chrome – 15 or Higher
Firefox – 14.0 or Higher
Internet Explorer – 9 or Higher
Safari – 5.1 or Higher

Internet connectivity

You need to have one of the following types of Internet Connectivity speed

ADSL with 512kbps or higher
Mobile Broadband 512kbps or higher

Recommended Screen resolution is 1024 * 768

2.2How to login

Also answers: how do i log in · how to login to atrad · how do i sign in · i cannot login

Type URL in an appropriate browser which has mentioned above.
Login page will appear.
Enter personal Username and Password which has been provided by the broker.
Correct credentials will lead to login to the ATrad NextGen Online trading system successfully.

The ATrad Online login page showing the username and password fields, with broker contact details listed on the left — Figure 1: Login Page

Important

If you get an error message saying “Username and password mismatch”, please check your username, password and try again.
If you’re using the system at the first time, System will ask you to change your default password.
If you did not log out properly last time, and closed the browser window you will need to wait for some time to login again, since there is a login time out introduced to the software.
If you get an error message saying ‘User already logged in using Web application’, you have to wait some time since you were not properly logout from the system or your session has been timed out by the system.
If you were unable to login the system within some time please contact your broker IT division to check your login status.

2.3At a Glance

Also answers: what is on the home page · atrad screen layout · overview of the screen · what is the menu bar

Once you logged in to the system, ATrad home will appear as below.

The ATrad home page showing the indices bar, scrolling ticker, main menu and the real-time market watch list — Figure 2: Home Page

Here you will get market status information and announcements details in the top of the page.
Ticker – Next to that you have the ticker which is useful to identify the trades happening in the market at the time.
Indices – Bottom of the ticker you have indices which are useful to track the performance of the market.
Menu bar – Menu bar appears next to that. You can access following functionalities through that: Buy/Sell, Order Book, Blotter, Trade Book, Market Time & Sales, Statistics, Account Statement, Portfolio, Change Password, Top 10 Gainers/Losers/Share Volumes, Chart.
Watch list – Then you can see the market watch which contains all the real time market data.
In the bottom of the page Copyright details are displayed.

3ATrad Home

Also answers: atrad home page

This section will cover the main features of the ATrad Online Trading System home page.

3.1Ticker

Also answers: what is the ticker · what do the ticker colours mean · why is the ticker green · why is the ticker red

In the top of the ATrad home page you can see a panel which changes every time. It is called as ticker. It is useful to identify the trades in the real time. Ticker shows all the trades executed in the CSE market trading time. Upon click on ticker will open the trade book of relevant security. Ticker will be updated in every five seconds. Ticker colors have been indicated according to the price variations of securities.

The ATrad ticker panel scrolling recently executed trades across the top of the screen — Figure 3: Ticker

Color scheme of ticker

GREEN Price is increasing

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Figure 4: Ticker Green

Here you can see 200 shares of LCEY.N0000 security has traded for Rs.184.00 with one rupee price increment.

RED Price is decreasing

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Figure 5: Ticker Red

Here you can see 200 shares of LHCL.N0000 security has traded for Rs.31.20 with thirty price decrement.

WHITE No price change after the previous day closing

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Figure 6: Ticker White

Here you can see 1 share of SIRA.N0000 security has traded for Rs.3.10 without any price change.

3.2Indices

Also answers: what is asi · what is the all share index · what is mpi · what is the milanka price index

You can see a bar at the top of ticker which contains four values. It is called as indices bar. Indices are used to track the performance of the stock market. ASI, MPI, Turnover and Volume can be mentioned as four types of indices use in CSE.

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Figure 7: Indices

Volume

Volume is the value of total number of shares traded in the market. You can get an idea of market performance by volume value.

Turnover

Sum of volume*price (for each security). You can get an idea of all market shares from this value.

ASI

All Share Index (ASI) is the main price index of CSE. This is the weighted price index of all the listed companies on the CSE. ‘Weighted Price’ means that the share prices are weighed based on the market capitalization of each company. ‘Market Capitalization’ is the total issued ordinary share capital of the company valued at current market price.

All Share Price Index = \frac{Market Capitalization of All Listed Companies}{Base Market Capitalization} \times 100

All Share Price Index = (Market Capitalization of All Listed Companies divided by Base Market Capitalization) multiplied by 100

MPI

Milanka Price Index (MPI) includes a set of 25 companies selected based on their performances during the last four quarters. However there are some criteria to be fulfilled for a company to be selected to the MPI.

Milanka Price Index = \frac{Market Capitalization of 25 Milanka Companies}{Base Market Capitalization of those 25 Milanka Companies} \times 1000

Milanka Price Index = (Market Capitalization of 25 Milanka Companies divided by Base Market Capitalization of those 25 Milanka Companies) multiplied by 1000

3.3Themes

Also answers: how do i change the theme · change the colour · change the color scheme · where is the settings icon

ATrad Online trading system consist of three color themes called “Black”, “Blue” and “White”. You can change the appearance of the system just changing the theme as you preferred. You can do the theme change just clicking on the setting icon and selecting the color as shown in the following screen.

The ATrad settings icon expanded to show the Black, Blue and White theme options — The settings icon expanded to show the three theme options

Changing the ATrad colour theme from the settings icon on the home page — Figure 7.1: Theme change

ATrad Online displayed in the Blue colour theme — Figure 7.1: Blue Theme

ATrad Online displayed in the Black colour theme — Figure 7.2: Black Theme

ATrad Online displayed in the White colour theme — Figure 7.3: White Theme

3.3.1Full screen Feature

Also answers: how do i go full screen · full screen mode · maximise the screen · make the window bigger

By clicking the full screen button you can toggle between full screen mode and normal mode. Full screen mode allow to increase the space utilization hence maximize the information displayed on the screen.

The ATrad toolbar with the full screen toggle button highlighted — Figure 7.4: Full Screen Button

3.3.2Custom Watch

Also answers: how do i create a watch list · add a watch list · rename a watch list · delete a watch list

Custom watch contains watch lists that you can customize according to your preferences. You can see real time Trade information in this watch list. Watch list will help you to identify the status of each security in the real time. Watch list displays list of securities with details and it updates the market variations real time. You can add, delete and rename watches of custom watch list by using the edit button and going to edit Custom watch window.

The ATrad custom watch list showing real-time bid, ask and trade data for selected securities — Figure 8.1: Custom Watch

The Edit Custom Watch dialog with Add Watch, Rename Watch and Delete Watch options — Figure 8: Custom Watch Window

The watch list right-click menu showing Market Depth, Buy, Sell, Statistics, Trades and Add Security — Figure 9: Right click Menu

Column actions

Column 1 (Delete security) – By click on this column you can delete the Security from the watch list.
Column 2 (Settings) – You can open Menu items from this column.
Column 3 (Security) – Upon click on this column, you can see order book of the security.
Column 5 & 6 (Bid Quantity and Bid price) – You can open Sell window by clicking on this column.
Column 7 & 8 (Ask price and Ask quantity) – You can open Buy window by clicking on this column.
Column 9 (Trade price) – You can see Trade book window by clicking on this column.
Column 10 (Trade Size) – You can see statistics window by clicking on this column.

Column formulas

Net change values, Average price values and per change values are calculated according to the following formulas.

Column Name	Formula
Net Change	Trade Price − VWA Price
Average Price	Total Turnover / Total Volume
Per Change	(Trade Price − VWA Price * 100) / VWA price

3.4Sector watch

Also answers: how do i filter by sector · see shares by sector · how many sectors are there · banking sector shares

Sector watch helps you to select the securities sector wise. There are 20 sectors in the sector watch. When you select the sector type, system will display the securities relevant to that sector in the watch list.

The ATrad sector watch with the sector drop-down used to filter securities by sector — Figure 10: Sector watch

How to access

Click on market watch to toggle the area and select sector watch from there.

3.5.1Full Watch

Also answers: see all securities · complete market listing · list every share · all companies on the cse

You can see complete listing of the market from this section.

How to access

Click on market watch to toggle the area, select system and select Full watch from there.
From the menu bar select Full watch.

3.5.2Ticker Watch

Also answers: companies traded today · which shares traded today

You can see companies involved in today’s sales from this section.

How to access

Click on market watch to toggle the area, select system and select Ticker watch from there.
From the menu bar select Ticker watch.

3.5.3Top 10 Gainers

Also answers: biggest gainers today · best performing shares · which shares went up the most · top 10 gainers

You can see top 10 gainers of the market from this section. Top 10 securities which gained highest price change percentage will be listed under top 10 gainers.

How to access

Click on market watch to toggle the area, select system and select top 10 gainers from there.
From the menu bar select top 10 Gainers.

3.5.4Top 10 Losers

Also answers: biggest losers today · worst performing shares · which shares fell the most · top 10 losers

You can see top 10 losers of the market from this section. Top 10 securities which lost by maximum price change percentage will be listed under top 10 losers.

How to access

Click on market watch to toggle the area, select system and select top 10 losers from there.
From the menu bar select top 10 Losers.

3.6Portfolio Watch

Also answers: see the shares i own · watch my own holdings · my securities on the watch list

You can see all securities owned by the client from this section.

How to access

Click on market watch to toggle the area and select Portfolio watch from there.
From the menu bar select Portfolio watch.

3.7Add Security

Also answers: how do i add a security · add a share to my watch list · add a stock · search for a company

You can use add security window to add securities to the watch. And also user can select securities for Buy/Sell window through this window.

The Add Security window used to search for and add securities to a watch list — Figure 11: Add Security

How to access

Click on add security icon on top of the watch.
Right click on watch and select add security.
Click on Buy/Sell/Order Book/Trade Book/Statistics menus from the menu bar.

3.8Announcements

Also answers: where do i see news

You can view the information of the CSE and Broker announcements from this feature. CSE announcements will provide CSE information and broker announcements will provide broker house information.

The ATrad announcements window listing CSE and broker announcements with a date range filter — Figure 12: Announcements

How to access

Click on CSE button or Broker button in the top right hand corner of the ATrad Home page.

4Client Details

Also answers: my account information

This section contains the details about client data in ATrad NextGen Online Trading System.

4.1Account Statement

Also answers: see my balance · my cash balance · how much money do i have · statement of account

Here you can view the details of the client account statement. You can select one of your accounts from the drop down list if you have more than one account.

The ATrad account statement showing transactions, debits, credits and running balance for a selected account — Figure 13: Account Statement

How to access

Click on Client Details in the main menu and select Account Statement.

4.2Portfolio

Also answers: how much profit have i made · profit and loss · net gain loss · market value of my shares

Portfolio window will help you to view the information of the client’s portfolio. Total cost, market value and Net gain/loss can be viewed from here. You can select accounts from the Account No drop down and view the details.

The ATrad portfolio window showing holdings with total cost, market value and net gain or loss — Figure 14: Portfolio

How to access

Click on Client Details in the main menu and select Portfolio.

4.3Change Password

Also answers: how do i change my password · reset my password · update my password

You can change your password from this window.

The ATrad Change Password dialog with old password, new password and confirm password fields — Figure 15: Change Password

How to access

Click on Client in the main menu and select Change Password.

5Order Placement

Also answers: how do i place an order

This section contains the details about how to place an order in ATrad NextGen Online Trading System.

5.1Tab Market Depths (Multiple Tab Order Book)

Also answers: see bids and asks · bid and ask quantities · open multiple market depths · how do i close a market depth tab

You can have the following features.

Multiple tabbed market depths opened. This entails you to view multiple tabs for different shares’ market depth concurrently.
Once opened multiple tabs, the active tab window only shall be refreshed. This essentially makes only the active tab to load real time data.

Multiple tabbed market depth windows open side by side for different securities — Figure 16: Multiple Market depth window

How to access

User will be able to open multiple tab market depths from different windows:

Open Market depth from the watch list (right click option) of the respective share.
Open Market depth and search respective share/s on the Main Menu bar.
Open Market depth from statistic window of respective share (from ticker section).

These market depths are independent and will bring in real time data only for the active tab market depth window. User will have the privilege to close any of the opened Order books.

The button is set against the respective Market depth’s tab. Closing any of these icons shall close the respective market depth only. However the icon on top of the Market depth shall close the entire Market depth window.

The active market depth tab refreshing with real-time bid and ask data — Figure 17: Active Tab refreshed with real time data

When navigating to another Market depth; the active market depth will be refreshed. The data loaded will be displayed on a real time basis for the active market depth window. At any given time when the user search a new Share from the market depth; a new market depth tab will appear and display.

Also note

When you open the Market depth from the Main Menu bar, a general Market depth window will be opened. This will appear as a tab.

If the User goes and open the Market depth again from the Main Menu bar, another tab will be opened in the same market depth window. Existing market depth + new market depth will be displayed as separate tabs.

At any given time when the user search a new Share from the market depth; the active market depth tab will appear and display. The search field will be blank in this instance and data is not loaded in. When only search relevant share the active tab market depth’s real time data will be loaded.

5.2Buy Order

Also answers: how do i buy shares · how do i place a buy order · how to buy · not enough buying power

This feature allows you to place a buy order for a security. To place a buy order you need to have enough buying power in your account. And also your order should be within per day limit and Order limit which is assigned by your broker according to your capacity.

The ATrad buy order window showing client account, quantity, price, order value, TIF and order type fields — Figure 18: Buy order window

How to access

Click on Trade in the main menu, select Buy and then select the security you want to buy.
Right click on watch list and select Buy.
Left click on Ask Price or Ask Quantity columns in the watch list.
Click on Ask Price or Ask Quantity columns in the order book.

5.3Sell Order

Also answers: how do i sell shares · how do i place a sell order · sell my shares · how to sell

This feature allows you to place a sell order to a security. To place a sell order you need to have enough quantity of the particular security in your portfolio.

The ATrad sell order window showing available shares, quantity, price, commission and net value — Figure 19: Sell order

How to access

Click on Trade in the main menu, select Sell and then select the security you want to sell.
Right click on watch list and select Sell.
Left click on Bid Price or Bid Quantity columns in the watch list.
Click on Bid Price or Bid Quantity columns in the order book.

Important terms in the Buy/Sell order window

Following table shows you the important terms use in the Buy/Sell order window.

Attribute Name	Description / Formula
Buying Power	Balance of the account position + % of the portfolio
Order value	Quantity * Price
TIF (Time In Force)	Number of market days the order is valid
Day	Order is valid only for the day
GTD (Good Till Date)	Number of market days the order is valid (maximum of 5 days)
GTC (Good Till Cancel)	Order is valid only for 5 market days
Board – Regular	Order execution is subject to prevailing market conditions.
Order Type – Limit	Order execution is subject to prevailing market conditions.

5.4Blotter

Also answers: where are my orders · how do i cancel an order · how do i amend an order · modify my order

This window displays all the orders placed by the user. When you place an order it will display in the blotter. When you right click on blotter you can see a menu with Amend, Cancel and Order History. Amend and Cancel options will be enabled for New and Amend orders only.

The ATrad blotter listing all orders placed by the user with their current order status — Figure 20: Blotter window

How to access

Click on Client in the main menu then select Blotter.

Order status types

Order status types can be list down as follows.

Order Status	Description
`NEW`	Order is submitted and accepted by CSE (available in the order book)
`PENDING`	Submitted to the ATrad server at Broker house. (Not yet submitted to CSE, but in the process of submitting to the CSE)
`FILLED`	Order is executed at the market.
`P.CHANGE`	Order amendment is submitted to ATrad server at broker house (Not yet submitted to CSE, but in the process of submitting to the CSE)
`AMMEND`	Order is amend and accepted by CSE
`P.FILLED`	Order is partially executed. (remaining Quantity is available in the order book)
`P.CANCELED`	Submitted to the ATrad server at Broker house. (Not yet submitted to CSE, but in the process of submitting to the CSE)
`CANCEL`	Order is canceled and accepted by CSE
`REJECTED`	Order is rejected by CSE
`QUEUED`	Order is queued at the ATrad server
`Q.AMMEND`	Order is queued and amended at the ATrad server
`Q.CANCEL`	Order is canceled and amended at the ATrad server

6Statistical Data

Also answers: statistical data · market data

This section deals with statistical data of the ATrad NextGen Online Trading System.

6.1Trade Book

Also answers: see all trades for a share · what trades happened · trade history for a security

Trade book is used to view the trades of each security during the market trading time. It shows the trading details per day.

The ATrad trade book showing every trade executed in a security during the trading day — Figure 21: Trade Book

How to access

Click on View in the main menu and select Trade book.
Click on Ticker Items.
Click on Trade Price column in the watch list.
Right click on the watch list and select Trades.

6.2Market Time and Sales

Also answers: market time and sales · all market transactions · every trade in the market · whole market activity

This is use to view all the Transactions taken place in the market during the trading time of the day.

The Market Time and Sales window listing all transactions executed in the market during the day — Figure 22: Market time and sales window

How to access

Click on View in the main menu and select Market Time and Sales.

6.3Statistics

Also answers: stats for a share · high low price · detailed data on a company

List of statistics for a selected security will be displayed in the statistics window. Statistics are useful to identify the status of the selected security. User can analyze the statistics and get a complete idea about the security.

The ATrad statistics window showing the full set of statistics for a selected security — Figure 23: Statistics window

How to access

Click on View in the main menu and select statistics.
Click on the traded size column in the watch.
Right click on the watch and select statistics.

6.4Charts

Also answers: see a graph of a share · security vs indices · price change over time

This feature provides the graphical information of the security during the selected time period. You can find the price change, volume change and the indices change during the last selected time period.

The ATrad charts window showing an intraday price and volume chart for a security — Figure 24: Charts window

How to access

Click on Charts in the main menu.

Security Comparison

User can add any number of securities to compare by selecting a security and clicking “Add to List” button. Then user can compare added securities by clicking the “Compare” button.

Indices Comparison

User can add any number of Indices to compare by selecting an Indices and clicking “Add to List” button. Then user can compare added indices by clicking the “Compare” button.

Security Vs Indices Comparison

User can compare a security against indices by adding them to the list and clicking on the “Compare” button.

7Analysis

Also answers: analysis tools · technical analysis

This section covers the analytical tools available in ATrad NextGen Online Trading System.

7.1Chart

Also answers: how do i add an indicator · apply an indicator to a chart · remove an indicator · hide an indicator

Analysis charts help to analysis securities with various analytical tools. User can select required security on security drop down. Then user can apply various analytical tools by clicking the indicator button.

The ATrad analysis chart with technical indicator tools applied to a selected security — Figure 25: Analysis chart with indicators

7.1.1Bollinger Bands

Also answers: what are bollinger bands · standard deviation bands · bollinger band formula

Bollinger Bands are displayed as three bands. The middle band is a normal moving average. In the following formula, “n” is the number of time periods in the moving average. User can input custom “method”, “Time period” and the “deviation” parameters via “Set Properties for Bollinger Bands” dialog box. Default values are Simple, 21 and 2.0 respectively. User can draw multiple Bollinger bands by passing different parameters. User can hide / unhide and remove the respective technical chart by clicking on the legend and the red color cross sign respectively.

Middle Band = \frac{\sum_{j = 1}^{n} {Close}_{j}}{n}

Middle Band = the sum of Close sub j, for j from 1 to n, divided by n

The upper band is the same as the middle band, but it is shifted up by the number of standard deviations (e.g., two deviations). In this next formula, “D” is the number of standard deviations.

Upper Band = Middle Band + [D \times \sqrt{\frac{\sum_{j = 1}^{n} {({Close}_{j} - Middle Band)}^{2}}{n}}]

Upper Band = Middle Band plus D multiplied by the square root of the sum of (Close sub j minus Middle Band) squared, for j from 1 to n, divided by n

The lower band is the moving average shifted down by the same number of standard deviations (i.e., “D”).

Lower Band = Middle Band - [D \times \sqrt{\frac{\sum_{j = 1}^{n} {({Close}_{j} - Middle Band)}^{2}}{n}}]

Lower Band = Middle Band minus D multiplied by the square root of the sum of (Close sub j minus Middle Band) squared, for j from 1 to n, divided by n

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Chart legend showing the Bollinger Bands series

7.1.2Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD)

Also answers: what is macd · moving average convergence divergence · macd signal line

The MACD (“Moving Average Convergence/Divergence”) is a trend following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of prices. The MACD is calculated by subtracting the value of a 26-day exponential moving average from a 12-day exponential moving average. A 9-day dotted exponential moving average of the MACD (the “signal” line) is then plotted on top of the MACD. User can input custom “Time period” parameter via “Set Properties for Bollinger Bands” dialog box. Default values are 12, 26 and 9 respectively. MACD chart also includes MACD histogram. User can draw multiple MACD by passing different parameters. User can hide / unhide and remove the respective technical chart by clicking on the legend and the red color cross sign respectively.

An ATrad analysis chart with the MACD indicator and MACD histogram plotted below the price series — Figure 26: MACD chart with histogram

7.1.3Moving Average

Also answers: what is a moving average · simple moving average · exponential moving average · triangular moving average

A Moving Average is an indicator that shows the average value of a security’s price over a period of time. When calculating a moving average, a mathematical analysis of the security’s average value over a predetermined time period is made. As the securitie’s price changes, its average price moves up or down. User can input custom “Time period” parameter via “Set Properties for Moving Average” dialog box. Default value 21 days. User can draw multiple Moving average by passing different parameters. User can hide / unhide and remove the respective technical chart by clicking on the legend and the red color cross sign respectively.

Simple Moving Average (SMA)

A simple, or arithmetic, moving average is calculated by adding the closing price of the security for a number of time periods (e.g., 12 days) and then dividing this total by the number of time periods. The result is the average price of the security over the time period. Simple moving averages give equal weight to each daily price.

SMA = \frac{\sum_{1}^{n} closing price}{n}

Simple Moving Average = the sum of the closing price over n time periods, divided by n

Where: n = The number of time periods in the moving average.

Exponential Moving Average (EMA)

An exponential (or exponentially weighted) moving average is calculated by applying a percentage of today’s closing price to yesterday’s moving average value. Exponential moving averages place more weight on recent prices.

Triangular Moving Average (TMA)

Triangular moving averages place the majority of the weight on the middle portion of the price series. They are actually double-smoothed simple moving averages. The periods used in the simple moving averages varies depending on if you specify an odd or even number of time periods.

Variable Moving Average (VMA)

A variable moving average is an exponential moving average that automatically adjusts the smoothing percentage based on the volatility of the data series. The more volatile the data, the more sensitive the smoothing constant used in the moving average calculation. Sensitivity is increased by giving more weight given to the current data.

Weighted Moving Average (WMA)

A weighted moving average is designed to put more weight on recent data and less weight on past data. A weighted moving average is calculated by multiplying each of the previous day’s data by a weight.

7.1.4Relative Strength Index (RSI)

Also answers: what is rsi · relative strength index

The RSI is a price-following oscillator that ranges between 0 and 100. A popular method of analyzing the RSI is to look for a divergence in which the security is making a new high, but the RSI is failing to surpass its previous high. This divergence is an indication of an impending reversal. When the RSI then turns down and falls below its most recent trough, it is said to have completed a “failure swing.” The failure swing is considered a confirmation of the impending reversal. User can input custom “Time period” parameter via “Set Properties for RSI” dialog box. Default value is 14 days.

The RSI is a fairly simple formula, but is difficult to explain without pages of examples. Refer to Wilder’s book for additional calculation information. The basic formula is:

RSI = 100 - \frac{100}{1 + (\frac{U}{D})}

RSI = 100 minus 100 divided by (1 plus U over D)

Where:
U = An average of upward price change.
D = An average of downward price change.

7.2What-if Calculator

Also answers: what if calculator · forecast my gain · compare with a fixed deposit · should i invest

This is an analytical tool where user can forecast the gain/loss for given date range and given security. Also user can compare the gain/loss of investing in the stock market against the investing in normal fixed deposit. When it comes to decision making this is a very useful tool.

The What-if Calculator showing buy and sell inputs, commissions and the forecast gain or loss against a fixed deposit — Figure 27: What-if Calculator

All fields with * mark are mandatory input fields. That means in order to calculate, user must input all fields with * mark. If the buy date and sell date are history dates, purchased price per share and sold price per share fields will fill automatically with history data. All commissions are calculated based on current commission rates published by CSE. If required user can change commission values using tax setting window. Annual fixed deposit rate can be inserting either as flat rate or effective rate according to the investment type. When user point mouse pointer to certain value it will show the relevant calculation formula as a tool tip.

8Common questions

Short answers to the questions clients ask most. Each one links to the full section of the guide.

How do I log in to ATrad Online?

Open the ATrad URL in a supported browser, then enter the username and password provided by your broker. Correct credentials take you straight to the trading system. Read the full section →

What should I do if I get “Username and password mismatch”?

Check your username and password and try again. If you still cannot get in, contact your broker’s IT division to check your login status. Read the full section →

What does “User already logged in using Web application” mean?

Your previous session was not closed properly or has timed out. Wait a short while and try again. Read the full section →

How do I change my ATrad password?

Click Client in the main menu and select Change Password. The first time you log in, the system will ask you to change your default password. Read the full section →

Which browsers does ATrad Online support?

Google Chrome 15 or higher, Firefox 14.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 9 or higher, or Safari 5.1 or higher. Read the full section →

How do I place a buy order?

Click Trade in the main menu and select Buy, or right-click the watch list and select Buy, or click the Ask Price or Ask Quantity column. You need enough buying power in your account. Read the full section →

How do I place a sell order?

Click Trade in the main menu and select Sell, or right-click the watch list and select Sell, or click the Bid Price or Bid Quantity column. You need enough of that security in your portfolio. Read the full section →

What is buying power?

Buying power is the balance of your account position plus a percentage of your portfolio. Read the full section →

What is the difference between Day, GTD and GTC orders?

Day means the order is valid only for that day. GTD (Good Till Date) is valid for a set number of market days, up to five. GTC (Good Till Cancel) is valid for five market days. Read the full section →

How do I cancel or amend an order?

Right-click the order in the Blotter and choose Amend or Cancel. These options are enabled for New and Amend orders only. Read the full section →

What does the order status P.FILLED mean?

P.FILLED means the order was partially executed. The remaining quantity is still available in the order book. Read the full section →

Where can I see all the orders I have placed?

The Blotter displays every order you have placed. Click Client in the main menu, then select Blotter. Read the full section →

How do I see my portfolio and my profit or loss?

Click Client Details in the main menu and select Portfolio. It shows total cost, market value and net gain or loss. Read the full section →

How do I check my account balance?

Click Client Details in the main menu and select Account Statement. If you hold more than one account, choose it from the drop-down. Read the full section →

What do the ticker colours mean?

Green means the price is increasing, red means the price is decreasing, and white means there is no price change since the previous day’s close. Read the full section →

What is the All Share Index (ASI)?

The ASI is the main price index of the CSE — a weighted price index of all listed companies, weighted by each company’s market capitalization. Read the full section →

How do I change the colour theme?

Click the settings icon and pick Black, Blue or White. Read the full section →

How do I create my own watch list?

Use the edit button on the custom watch to open the Edit Custom Watch window, where you can add, rename and delete watches. Read the full section →

How do I see the market depth for a share?

Right-click the share in the watch list and choose Market Depth, search for it from the main menu bar, or open it from the statistics window. You can keep several market depth tabs open at once. Read the full section →

How do I see the top gainers and losers?

Select Top 10 Gainers, Top 10 Losers or Top 10 Share Volumes from the menu bar, or toggle the market watch area and pick them there. Read the full section →

How do I add a technical indicator such as MACD or RSI to a chart?

Open the analysis chart, choose the security from the drop-down, then click the indicator button to apply Bollinger Bands, MACD, a moving average or RSI. Read the full section →

What is the What-if Calculator?

It forecasts the gain or loss on a security over a date range, and compares investing in the market against a normal fixed deposit. Read the full section →

1Introduction

2Getting Started

2.1What you need

Operating system

Browser

Internet connectivity

2.2How to login

Important

2.3At a Glance

3ATrad Home

3.1Ticker

Color scheme of ticker

3.2Indices

Volume

Turnover

ASI

MPI

3.3Themes

3.3.1Full screen Feature

3.3.2Custom Watch

Column actions

Column formulas

3.4Sector watch

How to access

3.5.1Full Watch

How to access

3.5.2Ticker Watch

How to access

3.5.3Top 10 Gainers

How to access

3.5.4Top 10 Losers

How to access

3.5.5Top 10 Share volumes

How to access

3.6Portfolio Watch

How to access

3.7Add Security

How to access

3.8Announcements

How to access

4Client Details

4.1Account Statement

How to access

4.2Portfolio

How to access

4.3Change Password

How to access

5Order Placement

5.1Tab Market Depths (Multiple Tab Order Book)

How to access

Also note

5.2Buy Order

How to access

5.3Sell Order

How to access

Important terms in the Buy/Sell order window

5.4Blotter

How to access

Order status types

6Statistical Data

6.1Trade Book

How to access

6.2Market Time and Sales

How to access

6.3Statistics

How to access

6.4Charts

How to access

Security Comparison

Indices Comparison

Security Vs Indices Comparison

7Analysis

7.1Chart

7.1.1Bollinger Bands

7.1.2Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD)

7.1.3Moving Average

Simple Moving Average (SMA)

Exponential Moving Average (EMA)

Triangular Moving Average (TMA)

Variable Moving Average (VMA)