Interactive Brokers TWS platform enhances US stock size display
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to beef up the capabilities of its TWS platform.
The latest build of the solution enhances US stock “size” quotes display. Previously, US stock size quotes were displayed in round lots (of 100 shares). Effective with TWS release 985 and above, the bid, ask, and last size quotes are displayed in shares instead of lots.
API users have the option to configure the TWS API to work in compatibility mode for older programs, but the broker recommends migrating to “quotes in shares” at traders’ earliest convenience. To use compatibility mode, from the Global Configuration > API > Settings page, check “Bypass US Stocks market data in shares warning for API orders.”
Interactive Brokers regularly updates its trading platforms. The preceding build of the TWS platform adds Hot News headlines. They provide updates on the most active symbols and tell traders why these companies are on the move. When relevant, traders will see Hot News headlines in the Quote Details and Advanced Quote Details windows, identified with the red flag icon.
Add Hot News as a feed using the “+” in the News panel. You can remove these headlines from the quote details windows from the Information Tools > Quote Details section of Global Configuration.