IB API CFDs

[mark_mm]

Hi,

Simple question, is it possible to trade CFD's (US stocks) through the TWS API? I am in the U.K. so I have access to them.

Mark

 

[Bob111]

why not? try it on paper account

 

[mark_mm]

Quote from Bob111:

why not? try it on paper account

I haven't opened an account yet, wanted to know prior as it may dissuade me.

 

[Bob111]

then email them your question.it's should be your first or second step

api@interactivebrokers.com

call,ask,email, ask TWSAPI yahoo group and then-some public forum

http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/?f=api&p=comparison1

check your PM

 

[mark_mm]

Quote from Bob111:

then email them your question.it's should be your first or second step

api@interactivebrokers.com

call,ask,email, ask TWSAPI yahoo group and then-some public forum

http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/?f=api&p=comparison1

check your PM

Thanks Bob, I will contact them as you said.


Mark

 

[Runningbear]

Hi Mark, report back with the answer. I would be interested to know also.

thanks,

Runningbear

 

[mark_mm]

Quote from Runningbear:

Hi Mark, report back with the answer. I would be interested to know also.

thanks,

Runningbear

I will do that, emailed them yesterday not heard back yet.

 

[def]

Quote from mark_mm:

Hi,

Simple question, is it possible to trade CFD's (US stocks) through the TWS API? I am in the U.K. so I have access to them.

Mark

Yes, You can trade the CFD's on offer via the TWS API.

 

[mark_mm]

Quote from def:

Yes, You can trade the CFD's on offer via the TWS API.

Good news, thanks def.

 

[def]

Quote from mark_mm:

Good news, thanks def.

To be clear, CFDs are not available for US residents and only via IBUK.

For US residents and stocks, if you're looking for a similar type product, look no further than single stock futures trading on One Chicago.