Multiply Charts with IB Help

[evilfootware]

Hi guys,

I've been trading with IB for a while now, but now looking at using multiply charts and moving to 2 monitors. I'm not sure how to get multiply charts using TWS. What I am looking for; 6 charts, with different symbols and time frames (FB/3m)(TWTR 30m) etc.

I download Thinkorswim demo, (no deposit to open an account) which is basically what I am looking for, chart wise. But since I am in the UK, I can't open an account with them, but can with their UK branch. The UK branch uses a different platform than ToS, for some reason. *shrug*

I have found that you can use Multicharts.com with IB free of charge, but I can't find any info other than a free 30 day trial on their website.

Can anyone advise me what the best path would be.

Thanks EFW

 

[shfly]

With IB (TWS) you easily get charts with different time frames, 1-minute, 5-min, hourly etc. etc., set up on as many monitors as you would like. As far as I know, there is no limit for how many charts you can have open, only issue will be computer limitations, memory etc.

I don't use IB's charts anymore, due to, for me, to slow to go from a 1 or 5-min, to 30 or 60 min, or even to a daily/weekly chart.

I use https://www.medvedtrader.com/www/frontend, highly recommended. I believe there's a no charge to try it out. Email support, they are the best.

 

[FLfutures]

Hi guys,

I've been trading with IB for a while now, but now looking at using multiply charts and moving to 2 monitors. I'm not sure how to get multiply charts using TWS. What I am looking for; 6 charts, with different symbols and time frames (FB/3m)(TWTR 30m) etc.

I download Thinkorswim demo, (no deposit to open an account) which is basically what I am looking for, chart wise. But since I am in the UK, I can't open an account with them, but can with their UK branch. The UK branch uses a different platform than ToS, for some reason. *shrug*

I have found that you can use Multicharts.com with IB free of charge, but I can't find any info other than a free 30 day trial on their website.

Can anyone advise me what the best path would be.

Thanks EFW

My trading computer has 12 large LED monitors, Most are used for Sierra charts(inexpensive) 1,5,60-min, and daily, with IB feed; 2 screens for IB boardwatch; several IB 1,2,5 min charts; and both IB Booktrader, and Sierra ladder to place trades.

 

[terr]

"12 large LED monitors"

Pics. Definitely need pics. I can't imagine a setup that would include 12 monitors that would be useable (that is, not involve a windowless turret room with the rotating chair in the middle of the room and monitors on all the walls). Although THAT would be cool.

 

[FLfutures]

"12 large LED monitors"

Pics. Definitely need pics. I can't imagine a setup that would include 12 monitors that would be useable (that is, not involve a windowless turret room with the rotating chair in the middle of the room and monitors on all the walls). Although THAT would be cool.

Attached shot is more than 2 years old, intentionally out of focus, but should give you an idea of my set-up. I actually replaced the computer a few months ago, with the same brand Stratosphere, by DigitalTigers.com , which still supports 12 monitors, now sadly under Windows 10.

 

[terr]

Ah ok When you said large, I thought 32" or so.

 

[evilfootware]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the replies.

I use https://www.medvedtrader.com/www/frontend, highly recommended. I believe there's a no charge to try it out. Email support, they are the best.

I've got Medvedtrader hooked up to IB on a trail, working good so far - Thanks

My trading computer has 12 large LED monitors, Most are used for Sierra charts(inexpensive) 1,5,60-min, and daily, with IB feed; 2 screens for IB boardwatch; several IB 1,2,5 min charts; and both IB Booktrader, and Sierra ladder to place trades.

WOW, 12 monitors is awesome! a tad too much for me at this stage, but looking great. Are you finding Sierra charts good? What package do you subscribe to, package 3 at $25/m?

Thanks