What Is an OCO (One Cancels Other) Order in TradersPost?
OCO (One Cancels Other) orders allow traders to set stop-loss and take-profit exits that automatically cancel each other. TradersPost supports OCO orders for brokers that allow them, helping automate risk management.
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Current TradersPost documentation limits OCO to bracket orders after entry fills and excludes open-position OCOs, so the order-handling description has been corrected while the core linked-order definition remains accurate.
How Do OCO Orders Work?
An OCO (One Cancels Other) order is a type of conditional order setup where two exit orders—a stop-loss order and a take-profit order—are linked together. When one of these orders is executed, the other is automatically canceled.
In a typical OCO setup:
1. A trader enters a position.
2. Two exit orders are placed:
• A stop-loss order to limit downside risk.
• A take-profit order to lock in gains.
3. If the take-profit order is filled, the stop-loss is canceled. If the stop-loss is hit, the take-profit order is canceled.
How TradersPost Handles OCO Orders
In TradersPost, OCO orders are only supported as part of a bracket order after the entry order is filled:1
• The entry order (market or limit).
• Two exit orders (stop-loss and take-profit), conditionally linked to cancel each other.
Not all brokers support OCO orders natively. If a broker does not allow OCO orders, traders may need to manually manage their stop-loss and take-profit exits.
Why Use OCO Orders?
• Automated Risk Management – Ensures either a profit target or stop-loss is executed, reducing manual intervention.
• Prevents Accidental Orders – Stops an unwanted exit order from being triggered after a trade has closed.
• Improves Execution Efficiency – Traders don’t need to constantly monitor their positions.
Conclusion
OCO orders are a crucial tool for automated trading, allowing traders to set stop-loss and take-profit orders that automatically cancel each other when one is executed. TradersPost supports this functionality for brokers that allow it, helping traders manage their risk efficiently.
