How good is TWS scanner?

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by Efex, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. Efex

    Efex

    Thanks!
    But I haven't found yet a tutorial video explaining how to do technical scan on TWS.
    All I find are videos showing how to use scanner with the filters already in the platform.

    But for example, if I want to scan for stocks that last close was the highest high for the last 15 days, I can't find how to do it :(
     
    Last edited: Feb 29, 2020
    #11     Feb 29, 2020
  2. Ah, I see what you mean. In these scanner cases are the EMA's calculated by IB and then a list of ticker symbols sent to the client. I'm not very familiar with scanners but have the impression that such ranking lists are only available for a select few EMA settings, and that it does not offer the freedom to define what the lookback period should be for the EMA calculations.

    I interpreted the original question differently: namely that a ticker symbol is sent to IB and the EMA returned. Sorry about that.
     
    #12     Feb 29, 2020
  3. TOS has the best custom scanning.

    IB has many scans , for many markets , and you might get lucky and be able to tweak enough variables to get what you need


    I have spoken
     
    #13     Mar 1, 2020
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  4. Efex

    Efex

    Yes, now I am sure IB TWS doesn´t allow scanning with your own custom indicators.
    Only problem is that TD Ameritrade won´t open an account because of my country of residence.
    Btw, do you know why is that residents from some countries aren´t allowed to open brokerage accounts on the US? I mean, is there some regulation or law, or does it depends on my own country? I would like to know so I can address it here
     
    #14     Mar 6, 2020