Check TWS futures order presets

Quick answer

Use Presets → Futures to check default contract count, order type, and timing. Confirm the specific futures contract as well. The preset does not choose a safe size or the correct expiry for your strategy.

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Step by step

1 Open Global Configuration → Presets → Futures.
2 Review size units and the Use closing position size option.
3 Check primary order type and price offsets, which can differ from stock defaults.
4 Review time in force and session settings for the intended product.
5 Preview a new paper ticket for the exact expiry and check every value.

A practical example

A futures ticket opens with one contract and a market order. You expected a limit order instead. Inspect Presets → Futures, then open a fresh paper ticket to see what it uses. Do not change the whole order just to make it match a screenshot. The screenshot’s values belong to the captured setup. Your own defaults should fit the workflow you chose and still be checked on the final ticket.

Illustrative scenario, not a record of a trade placed during this review.

Screen reference

Start in Mosaic with File → Global Configuration. Then choose the panel named in the steps.

TWS futures presets with contract size and order type — Confirm the selected futures contract separately from these order defaults. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

How to confirm the result The ticket should use the intended futures contract, size, and order attributes.

Mistake to avoid

A micro contract and a larger contract can share a similar product name while having different exposure.

Common questions

Does a futures preset roll my position?

No. A preset supplies order defaults; contract rollover requires separate handling.

Should I assume the screenshot’s values are recommended?

No. Screenshots show control locations, not recommended trade settings.

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Financial and information disclaimers

Financial disclaimer

These guides explain software. They are for education, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. No example is a suggestion to buy or sell a product or use a trading strategy. Trading can lose money, including all funds you put at risk. With margin, futures, short sales, or some options, losses can exceed your starting funds. Automation can fail, send duplicate orders, or act late. Stops do not guarantee a fill or a price. Review your orders and positions, and seek advice from a qualified professional for your own needs. Paper trades, examples, and past results do not predict live results or promise a profit.

Information disclaimer

This is general help based on the sources and check date shown on the page. Screens, settings, fees, data access, and product support can change or differ by app version, account, country, and broker. The content may contain errors or become out of date; accuracy, completeness, and continuous service are not guaranteed. Check current broker and app instructions before acting. Screenshots show where controls are; they do not prove that an order test passed. This guide does not replace broker terms or risk notices. References to IBKR and TradingView identify their products and do not imply their endorsement of this guide.