Best 3rd party platforms with IB

roca · Dec 20, 2020

Hey guys,

For those using IB as their broker, what platform do you use where you can integrate IB with that platform?

Thanks

Daal · Dec 20, 2020

Dastrader is pretty good. Medved is also a good option and costs much less

roca · Dec 20, 2020

Daal said:
Dastrader is pretty good. Medved is also a good option and costs much less

I see thank you. Will check them out

Fonz · Dec 20, 2020

I use Multicharts and always another data source than IB.

roca · Dec 20, 2020

Fonz said:
I use Multicharts and always another data source than IB.

Any issues when too many charts are open at the same time or loading charts? Which data source? IQ Feed?

Fonz · Dec 20, 2020

Since I also use Tradestation, I use their (great) data for Multicharts.
I just have about 3 to 4 charts open with Multicharts, so I am not sure how many charts could create an issue.

Azalea · Dec 21, 2020

Sterling VolTrader (formerly LVX) through Lime (formerly Lightspeed) Brokerage. It meets my simple needs for selling one-leg transactions.

Also recommend Multi Charts, MedVed Trader, Tastyworks, and Questrade.

Multicharts has a 30-day trial, same people that made tradingview.com

MedVed Trader connects to lots of brokerages for data and trading. Superior charting. Customizable paint bars/scans/alerts. Visual trading from charts or DOM. etc.

Questrade for conditional orders for options. However, it is pretty boring.

roca · Dec 21, 2020

Azalea said:
Sterling VolTrader (formerly LVX) through Lime (formerly Lightspeed) Brokerage. It meets my simple needs for selling one-leg transactions.

Also recommend Multi Charts, MedVed Trader, Tastyworks, and Questrade.

Multicharts has a 30-day trial, same people that made tradingview.com

MedVed Trader connects to lots of brokerages for data and trading. Superior charting. Customizable paint bars/scans/alerts. Visual trading from charts or DOM. etc.

Questrade for conditional orders for options. However, it is pretty boring.

Thanks a lot. Will check out them out

Multicharts looks good if it was made by those who made tradingview.com

antares66 · Dec 21, 2020

I tried Motivewave and Ninja for charting and trading (only MW). I ´m of the opinion that you need a second data source to use this combination. Otherwise ib´s backfill for charting takes forever and drives you crazy.

roca · Dec 21, 2020

antares66 said:
I tried Motivewave and Ninja for charting and trading (only MW). I ´m of the opinion that you need a second data source to use this combination. Otherwise ib´s backfill for charting takes forever and drives you crazy.

You mean trial mode? When you connect through IB API are you also using IB data feed? I thought its just to connect your brokerage account