KakaoPay Securities said on Jan. 20 it has introduced a “chart order” feature that allows chart analysis and order placement on a single screen.

Chart order supports both market and limit orders from the chart screen. For limit orders, users can set their desired price directly on the chart using long-tap and drag gestures.

The feature is designed to let users place an order immediately after checking price trends and ranges. Users can also place market orders instantly at the desired time while viewing the chart.

Order management after placement is also handled within the chart. When a limit order is placed, an “order in progress line” appears on the chart, allowing users to see the current order status at a glance.

Users can tap the line to cancel the order without moving to a separate screen. Upon execution, the average purchase price is reflected on the chart in real time.

The feature can be used not only in regular trading hours for South Korean and U.S. stocks but also in premarket and after-hours trading, and is available without restrictions across all candlestick intervals. It has been applied first to general and stock accounts, excluding pension savings and ISA accounts.

A KakaoPay Securities official said the company redesigned the user experience after determining that, for users who must make immediate judgments while viewing charts, time delays from switching screens could themselves be a cost. The official said users will be able to feel a trading environment that connects analysis, ordering and confirmation in a single flow.