How can i trade CFDs in TWS?

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by kakao, Feb 24, 2020.

  1. kakao

    kakao

    You are amazing, thank you so much!

    But i am wondering why there is no CFD option for some symbols? For example: RTTR, IBIO, VXRT, GNBT etc.

    @def
     
    #31     Feb 29, 2020
  2. (@def -please check my reply to the OP to see if there is anything you can add/ correct in it. - thanks)

    @kakao
    As to other symbols I could only guess. def explained IB's roll-out of CFDs and from what I understand of the explanation "back-to-back" internal with flat spreads I would imagine the most popular => most liquid choices are the ones they would first tackle.

    I do not trade CFDs but rather MES (micro S&P). As I only trade on the short side -perhaps the IBUS500 CFD I could use on the long side to hedge my short trade in these wild vicious counter moves (instead of just stops)

    The moves in ES have been incredible in the last week - something I've never seen before +57.75pts in 6 mins and then -77.25 in 29 mins. It's like trying to get on a bucking bronco!
     
    #32     Mar 1, 2020
  3. @kakao

    On your question of other symbols, I would throw in my "two cents".

    From my experience one is best to focus on one or products and specialize on them. Get to know them very well and learn how they move.

    https://chatwithtraders.com/
    Bettersystemstrader

    have some interviews with traders and you may find these interesting.
    both of these I go to their Youtube channel.
     
    #33     Mar 1, 2020
  4. def

    def Sponsor

    Those are all biotech and/or micro caps which I suspect are the reasons for not adding them.

    @aquarian1, your reply makes sense to me.
     
    #34     Mar 1, 2020