Instrument Details

Instructions

View a chart and market data details for an instrument in the Trade page by following these steps: .

  1. Click the Trade tab followed by Order Ticket.
    • Alternatively, click Menu in the top left corner > Trade > Order Ticket.
    • You can also use the Symbol or Site Search bar at the top of any page in Portal.
The following options are available on the Instrument Details page:

  1. Change the chart time period. Choose from 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.

  2. Choose the chart bar type.

  3. Open Chart Settings to hide or show Volume and VWAP, or to apply Chart Studies and Secondary Indicators.

  4. Choose National Best Bid/Offer (NBBO) for the selected instrument.

  5. Use the trade panel to create an order for the selected instrument.

  6. Click to add this instrument to a Watchlist.

  7. Click the arrow to go to the full Events Calendar.

  8. Hover your mouse over the chart for more information.

  9. View key market data.

    Image of the quote details in Portal.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About Trading in the Portal at IBKR Campus

Visit the IBKR Client Portal Website

View Chart/Advanced Chart User Guide