CQG has released version 11.8 of its CQG One and CQG Desktop platforms, introducing new trading features and charting enhancements designed to streamline user workflows. The update, announced by the CQG Desktop team, includes multiple improvements and bug fixes across the trading and charting modules.

  • New Trading Feature: Short sale control for equities
  • New Widget: Order Ticket 2.0
  • Charting Enhancement: Ability to reorder chart panes

The update addresses equity trading by adding short sale control functionality, allowing traders greater oversight of short positions. Additionally, the new Order Ticket 2.0 widget modernizes the order entry interface, while the charting improvements grant users flexibility in organizing multiple chart panes within their workspace.

CQG encourages users to provide feedback on the release and submit feature requests through its community forums. The company maintains a record of previous release notes on its website for users seeking information on earlier updates.

CQG provides trading platforms and market data services to professional traders and financial institutions globally.

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