Interactive Brokers Adds Multi-Monitor Support and More to IBKR Desktop Trading Platform

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, has announced significant updates to IBKR Desktop, its next-generation trading platform designed for investors seeking simplicity without sacrificing advanced technology capabilities.

The platform, which comes with no platform fees, features a user-friendly interface that accommodates both simple trades across various asset classes and complex order types. Its intuitive navigation makes it suitable for both experienced traders and newcomers to investing.

"IBKR Desktop is a powerful, intuitive platform designed for traders and investors of all experience levels. Whether you're just getting started or managing advanced trading strategies, IBKR Desktop provides the tools, research, and customisation needed to trade with confidence," said Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers. "These enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to deliver a world-class trading experience across an advanced and easy-to-use platform."

IBKR Desktop provides access to products from more than 160 global exchanges, including stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds, all from a single unified platform. Clients can also utilise exclusive tools that emphasise customisation and flexibility. The platform offers competitive pricing, superior order execution, and an extensive suite of global investment products designed to optimise trading and enhance investment strategies.

Recent updates to the platform include:

Multi-Monitor Support: Users can now view multiple IBKR Desktop monitors by detaching layout screens and link panels across screens to view selected products on multiple displays.

ForecastTrader: Traders can use forecast contracts to trade predictions on political, economic, and climate events, although availability may vary by region.

Overnight Trading Hours Support: The platform now supports around-the-clock trading of over 10,000 US stocks, ETFs, and US Equity Index futures and options, allowing immediate reactions to market-moving news.

Screeners: MultiSort functionality helps users find stocks that align with trading strategies across a universe of over 70,000 global stocks, while standard screeners quickly scan markets based on region, product, sector, and factor criteria.

Alerts and Notifications: Sound capabilities have been added for price alerts and trade notifications.