With our straightforward guide, you can easily import your trades from CQG Desktop into TradeZella. Follow these steps to ensure your trading data stays accurate and up-to-date.
Exporting trade data from CQG into a file
Log in to your CQG Desktop account by visiting CQG Desktop Login.
Navigate to the Orders Filled tab on the CQG Desktop.
👉 Ensure the columns displayed match the view in the following: Account | Status | B/S | Qty | UnFld | Symbol | Avg Fill P | Type | LMT P | DUR | Fld | Place T | # | User | Fill T | Fee
Click on the three dots icon next to the Orders Filled Tab and select "Download orders in view" from the dropdown list.
Save the downloaded file to your desktop. It will be in .xlsx format and ready to upload to TradeZella.
Tip: If you want to select a specific date range for your export, adjust the date settings in CQG Desktop before downloading the file.
Uploading the exported file into TradeZella
Visit the TradeZella Add Trade page here or by clicking the “Add Trade” button on the sidebar.
On the Add Trade page, click “Add New Account” if you’re creating a new account for these trades.
If you’re uploading trades to an existing account, simply click on the “Add Trades” button in the account field:
On the Add New Account page, select CQG as the broker and click Continue.
Next, select the File Upload method and click Continue again.
On the final step, select the timezone of the file and upload the file. The system will handle the rest.
Common Errors
To ensure a successful import, your CQG Desktop export should have the following headers.
Account | Status | B/S | Qty | UnFld | Symbol | Avg Fill P | Type | LMT P | DUR | Fld | Place T | # | User | Fill T | Fee
An example file is also attached below.
Exporting your trades from CQG Desktop into TradeZella is designed to be simple and efficient. By following these steps, you ensure your trading records are accurate and up-to-date, allowing you to make the most of TradeZella's powerful features.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team — we’re here to help!