Use Quick Data

Instructions

You can use market data shorthand to quickly request data for stock, options, futures and forex contracts.

Use Quick Data for Stocks

  1. In the Contract field of a watchlist, use the format symbol pipe exchange, as in:

    • IBM|SMART or DELL|ISLAND

      The contract field of a watchlist in TWS.

    Note: For NASDAQ listed contracts, use ISLAND as the destination.

Use Quick Data for Options and Futures

  1. Enter shorthand in the Contract field using the format exchange symbol pound sign exchange as in:

    • MSQJC#SMART (option) or MSFT1CU8#ONE (future)

      The contract field of a watchlist enter shorthand in TWS.

Use Quick Data for Forex

  1. Enter an FX Pair using the syntax xxx.yyy as in:

    • EUR.USD.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About Market Data in Trader Workstation at IBKR Campus

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