Getting started with the DeCarley Trader futures and options trading platform

Posted on 07/17/2026
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This video provides an introductory look at the DeCarley Trader futures and options trading platform. This is a CQG Desktop-based application that has been reworked and customized by Carley Garner for optimal efficiency and convenience. The platform includes pages designed specifically for day trading, option trading, futures spread trading, option spread trading, commodity quote boards, and more.

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Who is Carley Garner and why did she design the DeCarley Trader?

2:28 FREE DeCarley Trader demo account

2:37 About DeCarley Trader

4:32 Basic DeCarley Trader navigation and functionality

7:30 Resizing widget windows within locked pages

9:27 Toggling between prebuilt workspace pages

15:09 Locating the Preferences Menu

15:55 Enabling "go to market"

16:45 Right-hand menu

17:25 Information icon to reveal futures and options contract specifications