Setting up a Interactive Brokers Account

 

Upon first starting Trader68, the step-by-step wizard will guide you through setting up a brokerage account, configuring your signal generator(s) and setting up one or more of your models/systems to auto-trade. Press Next to proceed to the next panel.

 

image\t68_initialsetup_001.jpg

 

Trader68 currently supports Interactive Brokers for automated trading. Press Next to proceed to the next panel.

 

image\t68_initialsetup_002-2.jpg

 

Setting up a Single (Individual) Account

Setting Up a Friends & Family Advisor Account

 

Setting up a Single (Individual) Account

 

This panel allows you to setup your own Interactive Brokers Single (Individual) Account or use a demo account if you do not already have one setup by pressing the “Use Demo Account” button.


image\t68_initialsetup_003.jpg image\t68_initialsetup_004.jpg

 

Also in this panel, you can also download the Trader Workstation Software (TWS) by clicking the “Take Me There” button if you do not already have it installed. If you already have TWS installed and have filled in your account information (or by using the demo account) press the Next button to proceed on to the next panel.

 

Setting up a Friends & Family Advisor Account

 

This panel allows you to setup your Interactive Brokers Friends & Family Advisor Account. In this dialog, you are required to enter the Account # for your Friends & Family Advisor Account.

 

image\t68_initialsetup_ff002.jpg

 

If you are unsure where to find your Account # you will want to launch Trader Workstation, click on Accounts and Select Account “All” and you will see the Account # displayed at the top of the screen.


image\t68_initialsetup_ff001.jpg

 

Also in this panel, you can also download the Trader Workstation Software (TWS) by clicking the “Take Me There” button if you do not already have it installed. If you already have TWS installed and have filled in your account information press the Next button to proceed on to the next panel.

 

Now that you have your Interactive Brokers account setup, what system are you interested in autotrading?

How can I auto-trade my TradingSolutions model/system?

How can I auto-trade my Collective2 system?