Direct answer
Multiple targets on forex.com generally means placing more than one take-profit level for the same position so that the position can be closed in parts at different prices (for example, taking profit on part of the position at one level and the remainder at another). The exact labels and available order types depend on the platform’s current interface and order system, so the safest way to confirm how it works on forex.com is to check the order-entry screen for the relevant “multiple take-profit” or equivalent option and its documented order behavior.
How multiple targets work
In practice, “targets” are predefined price levels where you want an exit to occur. Using multiple targets usually requires two core ingredients:
- Price levels: at least two different take-profit prices.
- Position/quantity allocation: rules for how much of the position is associated with each target.
Depending on the platform, multiple targets are often implemented as separate take-profit orders linked to the same position. Two common execution patterns are:
- Staged exits (partial closes): when price reaches Target A, only the allocated portion is closed; the rest remains open for Target B.
- Linked exit logic: certain order links can cancel remaining take-profits when one is filled, or can move them depending on platform rules.
A key concept is that order behavior is conditional on market movement. If price never reaches a specific target, that take-profit order generally will not execute. If both targets are reachable in quick succession, which one executes first depends on the path of price and the platform’s matching engine behavior.
Example and checks
Consider a long position with two take-profit prices: Target A (earlier, closer) and Target B (later, further). With multiple targets, a trader typically assigns a quantity split so that Target A would close part of the position and Target B would close the remainder.
Before relying on the setup, verify these points on the actual order-entry page:
- Quantity split method: does the platform ask for “percent” allocation, absolute quantities, or does it infer a split?
- Link/cancel rules: if one take-profit fills, do the others stay active, or are they reduced/cancelled?
- Order type constraints: does the platform require limit-style take-profit entries, and are there minimum distance or step-size rules?
- What happens on fills: does the platform show updated remaining position quantity and updated working orders after one target is filled?
These checks help ensure your intended “multiple targets” behavior matches what the platform will actually do.
Limitations and risks
Multiple targets can change the timing and distribution of exits, but they do not eliminate uncertainty. Important limitations include:
- No guarantee of execution: if price does not reach a given target, that target will not fill.
- Path dependence: when multiple prices are reachable, the sequence depends on how price moves.
- Platform-specific behavior: exact options, order linking, and cancellation rules can differ by platform and can change over time.
- Operational risk: incorrect quantity allocation, wrong order linkage, or misunderstanding whether targets are partial or linked can lead to different outcomes than expected.
Because you asked specifically about “how to multiple targets on forex.com,” the most verifiable step is to cross-check the option name and behavior directly in the forex.com order-entry experience at the time you place the order, using the platform’s own descriptions for that specific order type.