NOTE: If you have already agreed to the API License Agreement please start at Step 3 below.
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Instructions
Click directly on the button below to access the API software download page
This will direct you to Interactive Brokers API License Agreement, please review it
Once you have clicked 'I Agree', refer to the Mac / Unix section to download the API Software version of your preference
This will download twsapi_macunix.n.m.zip to your computer (where n and m are the major and minor version numbers respectively)
Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T on most distributions) (On Mac press Command+Space to launch Spotlight, then type terminal and press Return)
Navigate to the directory where the installer has been downloaded (normally it should be the Download folder within your home folder) and confirm the file is present
$ cd ~/Downloads $ ls
Unzip the contents the installer into your home folder with the following command (if prompted, enter your password): $ sudo unzip twsapi_macunix.n.m.zip -d $HOME/
To access the sample and source files, navigate to the IBJts directory and confirm the subfolders samples and source are present $ cd ~/IBJts $ ls
Legacy Instructions - API Version ≤ 9.71
Note: IB only offers API Version 9.72+. In the event you already have an existing legacy version and need to install it, please refer to the directions below:
locate the file twsapi_macunix.n.m.jar on your computer (where n and m are the major and minor version numbers respectively.)
Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T on most distributions) (On Mac press Command+Space to launch Spotlight, then type terminal and press Return)
Navigate to the directory where the .jar file has been located (normally it should be the Download folder within your home folder) and confirm it is present $ cd ~/Downloads $ ls
Extract the contents of the .jar file into your home folder $jar xf twsapi_macunix.n.m.jar -d $ HOME/
To access the sample and source files, navigate to the IBJts directory and confirm the subfolders samples and source are present $ cd ~/IBJts $ ls
Available Library Layouts
We currently offer 22 pre-designed layouts which are described below.
Standard Mosaic
This broad-based, efficient workspace includes streaming news, charts and order management, and is designed to meet the needs of most traders.
Order Entry with Portfolio
See at-a-glance account summary and position detail in your portfolio, and quickly trade any asset type. View today’s market performance side by side with any security in your portfolio.
Chart Trading Long Term
A sequence of charts lets you compare today's market performance with longer-term performance on any asset. Trade with a single click at a price point in any chart.
Chart Trading Short Term
A sequence of charts lets you compare today's market performance with short-term performance on any asset. Trade with a single click at a price point in any chart.
FX Trading
Create forex spot and futures orders with a single click from the FXTrader, preconfigured with popular fx pairs and futures. Stay on top of economics events and forex news with event calendars and streaming news feeds.
Option Trading
Quickly create single orders or complex option strategies using the OptionTrader.
Book Trading
Create orders for a single instrument from the BookTrader 'price ladder.' Attached tools help you quickly select the asset you want to trade.
Algo - Order Slicing
The Accumulate/Distribute algo provides a step-by-step interface to help you create and manage multiple large-quantity orders - all with minimal market impact.
Algo – ScaleTrader
The ScaleTrader algo, alongside multiple charts and data tools, can help you scale into or out of large single positions and pair trades with minimal market impact.
Integrated Stock Window
A single window for quick stock analysis and order entry, comprising Level I and II market data, a real-time chart and complete order management.
Stock Scanner
Scan the markets for new opportunities with this completely customizable scanner. See comprehensive research, and check key fundamentals and analyst forecasts before you make your decision. When you're ready, easily submit, monitor and manage your orders.
Bond Scanner
Scan the markets for fixed income investments with this completely customizable bond-specific scanner. See comprehensive research, and check key fundamentals and analyst forecasts before you invest in corporate bonds. Ing windows word document. When you're ready, easily submit, monitor and manage your orders.
Markets
Stay on top of activity in the world markets with a comprehensive Watchlist of world indices and an up-to-the-minute list of Top Movers throughout Europe, Asia and the US.
Analyst Research
Quickly see today's analyst upgrades and downgrades, along with several analyst research publications that are available to IB clients at no additional cost.
Company Research
Complete company research fundamentals at your fingertips. Summary, analyst forecasts, financial statements and other company fundamentals data.
News
A complete list of news sources including the Street Insider Top News, Bloomberg TV, IB's own Traders' Insight, portfolio news and more. All with social sentiment and confidence ratings.
Future Spreads
Use the SpreadTrader to trade in futures, futures options, EFPs and option combinations using pre-built strategies like the calendar spread, butterfly, collar, iron condor, straddle, strangle and more.
Basket Trading
Trade a custom-created basket of components of all asset types as a package. Or, choose a popular index to replicate in your basket.
Portfolio Builder
First, create an investment strategy based on research and rankings from top buy-side providers plus comprehensive fundamentals. Then, back test and adjust your strategy in hypothetical mode. When you're ready, simply click a button to invest in your own strategy.
Portfolio Risk
Use the real-time market risk management tool to see a comprehensive measure of risk exposure across multiple asset classes, and to assess specific risk slices of your portfolio, such as risk by position, risk by underlying and risk by industry.
Write/Rollover Options
Use our intuitive Write Options interface to sell calls against long stock positions and sell puts against your short positions. Use the Rollover Options tool to quickly roll over options that are about to expire.
Rebalance Portfolio
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The Rebalance Portfolio tool makes it easy to realign your portfolio based on your investment goals and risk tolerance. Advisors can use the tool to quickly rebalance all or some of their client accounts.