A system and method for receiving streamed, real time quotes with respect
to financial instruments. The system applies a spreadsheet based
investment strategy to the real time quotes, generating electronic orders
based on the results of the investment strategy analysis and transmitting
the orders for real time execution. The system generates a unique order
identifier that allows users to actively track the status of orders in
real time. This unique order identifiers can be shared with other users
so that other trading strategies can be developed to execute upon the
successful execution of the order (e.g., hedging).