Create "Instantaneous Transmit" Hot Key

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You use hot keys to perform common trading functions, such as creating specific order types. Once you have created an order, you must still select Transmit to send the order. You now have the option to enhance the Buy and Sell hot keys by adding "instantaneous transmit" functionality.

To Add Instantaneous Transmit Functionality to a Hotkey

  1. For Mosaic - On the File menu, select Global Configuration and then select Hotkeys in the left pane.

    For Classic TWS - On the Edit menu, select Global Configuration and then select Hotkeys in the left pane.

  2. In the Configured Shortcuts table, select the Buy or Sell action.

  3. Click Configure

    The global configuration configured shortcuts in TWS.

  4. Open the Customize tab.

  5. At the bottom of the page check Transmit the order instantaneously and click OK.

    The transmist the order instantaneously checkbox in TWS.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About Hot Keys in Trader Workstation at IBKR Campus

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