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Glossary term

CSV

A simple spreadsheet-style text file format.

CSV stands for comma-separated values. Many brokers, portfolio tools, and spreadsheets can import CSV files containing symbols, quantities, target weights, or order instructions.

Example: A positions CSV might contain columns such as Symbol, Side, TargetWeightPct, Quantity, and OrderType.

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How to load positions in Interactive BrokersHow to turn target positions into broker trades