trader workstation ib. StockSharphttps://stocksharp.com/handlers/atom.ashx?category=tag&id=trader workstation ib&type=articlesCopyright @ StockSharp Platform LLC 2010 - 20242024-03-29T05:57:39Zhttps://stocksharp.com/images/logo.pnghttps://stocksharp.com/topic/11146/Interactive Brokers API-what you need to know.2019-11-07T12:22:52Z2020-05-01T16:55:25ZMarathttps://stocksharp.com/users/101940/info@stocksharp.comFor any trader who wants to <b>play big</b>, there comes a time when he needs to enter the <b>international trading markets</b> and, in particular, one of the largest markets – the <b>US market</b>. The abundance of brokers providing their services to the trader <b>is not always beneficial</b>, as various offers and conditions often put the trader at a standstill. <br />Let's look at the largest by the <b>number of transactions per trading day company</b> <em>Interactive Brokers</em>. Today, we can safely say that this company is the <b>most technologically</b> advanced company in the States in its field providing users with various types of connection to work through <em>Interactive Brokers API</em>.<br />It is <b>very important</b> that the broker <b>works not only with US citizens</b>, but also foreigners and tries to fully provide all <b>technical support to foreign users</b>. <br />A little history about <em>Interactive Brokers</em>. This broker has been <b>working in the US market</b> since the late 70s. For all the time of its work, the broker has <b>established itself</b> as a <b>reliable, advanced in information technology partner</b>. An important fact is that the broker is the <b>only one in its field</b> in the US market <b>has its own clearing company</b>. From 2010 to 2017, according to experts, <em>Barron's</em> <em>Interactive Brokers</em> was awarded the title of <b>leader among online brokers</b>. The broker is among the <b>top ten</b>, according to the resource <em><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://stocksharp.com/away/?u=AQAAAAAAAAAjBiEr8CNU904wxFvvFUvYjWyQ8Dj0TNyc4SluzNjL_w" title="http://www.stockbrokers.com">www.stockbrokers.com</a></em>, among online brokers. To date, the <b>equity of the broke</b>r amounted to <b>more than $6 billion</b>, the <b>market value</b> ranges from <b>$16 billion</b>.<br /><br /><a href='https://stocksharp.com/file/110050/interactive-brokers-trade_jpg/' class='lightview' data-lightview-options="skin: 'mac'" data-lightview-group='mixed'><img src="https://stocksharp.com/file/110050/interactive-brokers-trade_jpg/?size=500x500" alt="Interactive-Brokers-trade.jpg" title="Interactive-Brokers-trade.jpg" /></a><br /><br />One of the <b>important aspects</b> to get started is opening an account with a broker. What are the positive aspects of broker account registration at <em>Interactive Brokers</em>:<br />- <b>Registration takes place online</b>, in which you fill out the necessary forms to open; <br />- <b>Copies of documents</b> for opening a brokerage account must be provided in <b>electronic form</b>.<br />After a <b>few days</b>, after the verification your account will <b>be activated</b>. Do not rush to transfer money before the end of the test, as you will not be able to use them until the documents are checked.<br /><br /><a href='https://stocksharp.com/file/110051/interactive-brokers-registration_png/' class='lightview' data-lightview-options="skin: 'mac'" data-lightview-group='mixed'><img src="https://stocksharp.com/file/110051/interactive-brokers-registration_png/?size=500x500" alt="Interactive-Brokers-registration.png" title="Interactive-Brokers-registration.png" /></a><br /><br />After it became available for the management of a brokerage account in the personal Cabinet you <b>need to create a reques</b>t for replenishment of funds. <br />Different currencies can <b>be used to replenish the account</b>, which simplifies the task for users. <br />Let's look at what types of <b>platforms Interactive Brokers</b> offers for trading:<br />- <b>Mobile version of the platform</b>, which enables online trading through mobile gadgets with <em>iOS</em> and <em>Android</em> operating systems;<br />- <b>Desktop version of the platform</b> <em>Trader Workstation (TWS)</em>, which is a full-fledged terminal for work<br /><br /><a href='https://stocksharp.com/file/110052/interactive-brokers-trading-platform_png/' class='lightview' data-lightview-options="skin: 'mac'" data-lightview-group='mixed'><img src="https://stocksharp.com/file/110052/interactive-brokers-trading-platform_png/?size=500x500" alt="Interactive-Brokers-Trading-Platform.png" title="Interactive-Brokers-Trading-Platform.png" /></a><br /><br />- <b>WEB application</b> - <em>WebTrader</em>, built on <em>HTML</em>, allowing online use of trading functions and tools.<br />The<em> Interactive Brokers API</em> requires <b>special attention</b>. With all the <b>positive reviews</b> about <em>Interactive Brokers</em>, there is a very important point. The broker <b>provides open source code</b> to create its own application based on its <em>API</em>. <br />Many users who first open <em>Trader Workstation</em>, the desktop version of the terminal, are confused. The abundance of seemingly different related information on the screen leads to confusion. Quite a long time design, makes use of the terminal is very inconvenient and causing a large number of questions. <br />In order to correct the situation, the <b>broker provided access </b>to the <em>Interactive Brokers API</em> libraries, so that each user would have the opportunity to<b> create their own terminal. <br /></b><br /><a href='https://stocksharp.com/file/110054/interactive-brokers-api-choice_png/' class='lightview' data-lightview-options="skin: 'mac'" data-lightview-group='mixed'><img src="https://stocksharp.com/file/110054/interactive-brokers-api-choice_png/?size=500x500" alt="Interactive-Brokers-API-choice.png" title="Interactive-Brokers-API-choice.png" /></a><br /><br />Applications that are <b>created using</b> <em>Interactive Brokers API</em> have <b>full functionality</b>, have <b>access</b> to the user's <b>open accounts</b>, <b>access</b> to <b>market data </b>and <b>trading charts</b>. <br />A wide range of<b> programming languages</b> is limited only by the choice of operating system for some of them:<br /><br /><a href='https://stocksharp.com/file/110055/interactive-brokers-api-programming-terminal_png/' class='lightview' data-lightview-options="skin: 'mac'" data-lightview-group='mixed'><img src="https://stocksharp.com/file/110055/interactive-brokers-api-programming-terminal_png/?size=500x500" alt="Interactive-Brokers-API-programming-terminal.png" title="Interactive-Brokers-API-programming-terminal.png" /></a><br /><br />Having the <b>ability to create</b> their own application, the user <b>creates a convenient environment for work</b>. For the convenience of <b>creating your application</b>, we recommend using our <b><u><a href="https://stocksharp.com/products/api" title="https://stocksharp.com/products/api">S#.API</a></u></b>. <br />This program allows you to <b>use libraries to create</b> the necessary software product for the trader – terminal, using the <em>C#</em>. The library's own <em>API</em>, allows you to expand the capabilities of the <b>created terminal</b>. The integrated ability to<b> connect through the necessary Protocol</b>, such as <em>FIX Protocol</em>, through our connectors, allows you to <b>simplify the user's work</b>, thereby reducing the time for the <b>development and adaptation</b> of the application to<b> work on the trading floor</b>.https://stocksharp.com/topic/11255/Interactive Brokers FAQ. INTERACTIVE BROKERS-who are they?2019-12-11T15:35:11Z2019-12-11T15:36:01ZMarathttps://stocksharp.com/users/101940/info@stocksharp.com<em>Interactive Brokers</em> is the <b>largest broker </b>in the<b> United States</b>, based on the volume of average daily transactions with profit. <em>Interactive Brokers </em>is a <b>leading electronic Forex broker</b>. <br /><a href='https://stocksharp.com/file/110267/interactive-brokers_jpg/' class='lightview' data-lightview-options="skin: 'mac'" data-lightview-group='mixed'><img src="https://stocksharp.com/file/110267/interactive-brokers_jpg/?size=500x500" alt="Interactive-brokers.jpg" title="Interactive-brokers.jpg" /></a><br />Electronic brokers are focused on trading strategies or trading robots that work in the sector of trading with commodities [nerd], this allows us to say that this broker is among the <b>five Prime brokers</b>.<br /><em>Interactive Brokers</em> is fully<b> regulated </b>by the financial industry Regulatory authority, the securities and exchange Commission, the new York stock exchange, the financial conduct Authority, and other self-regulatory organizations.<br />To get the data, use the<em> API</em> connection via the <em>IB TWS</em> terminal.<br /><a href='https://stocksharp.com/file/110268/interactive-brokers-api_jpg/' class='lightview' data-lightview-options="skin: 'mac'" data-lightview-group='mixed'><img src="https://stocksharp.com/file/110268/interactive-brokers-api_jpg/?size=500x500" alt="Interactive-brokers-API.jpg" title="Interactive-brokers-API.jpg" /></a><br />To work with this program, <em>StockSharp</em> has created its own <a href="https://stocksharp.com/products/api/" title="https://stocksharp.com/products/api/">API library</a>, which allows you to create your own connection. <br />What can this give the trader? There are several <b>advantages</b>:<br /><em>-The fastest quotes<br />-The average receiving speed is 4 MS<br />- Work with real and demo accounts</em><br />Accordingly, the use of <em>Interactive Brokers</em> with the help of <a href="https://stocksharp.com/products/api/" title="https://stocksharp.com/products/api/">API libraries</a> opens up new opportunities for the trader, allowing him to <b>expand the expansion of his trading operations</b>.