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February 28, 2024 - Interactive Brokers has launched IBKR Desktop, a new desktop trading platform for Windows and Mac users. Interactive Brokkers claim that the IBKR Desktop is set to redefine the user experience in trading platforms.
Milan Galik, CEO of Interactive Brokers, emphasises the company's commitment to innovation and user-centric design, "Interactive Brokers has a rich lineage of delivering market-leading technology. Responding to our clients’ requests for powerful trading tools in a user-friendly interface, we’ve leveraged our experience building cutting-edge trading solutions to create our latest-generation platform.
"With IBKR Desktop, traders of all levels can enjoy the advanced trading capabilities of Interactive Brokers. Combining decades of brokerage expertise and the latest UI advances, we've crafted a platform that allows both aspiring and experienced traders to harness the market's full potential. IBKR Desktop is the foundation from which we will continue to innovate for the next decade and beyond. We invite our clients to help shape the future of this new platform by leaving feedback within the application.”
IBKR Desktop provides global access to a wide array of markets, including stocks, options, and futures, across more than 150 venues worldwide. The platform introduces unique trading tools like MultiSort and Option Lattice, aimed at enhancing investment strategies.
MultiSort allows for simultaneous sorting of data across various factors, aiding in comprehensive analysis.
Option Lattice offers an innovative graphical display of options chains, pinpointing potential outliers in metrics like Implied Volatility and Open Interest, coupled with historical performance insights for informed decision-making.
Interactive Brokers says it is dedicated to the continuous enhancement of IBKR Desktop, with future updates planned to support additional products and incorporate pioneering tools, ensuring clients remain at the forefront of trading technology.
In conjunction with IBKR Desktop's debut, Interactive Brokers has also rolled out the IBKR Desktop Trading Course. This complimentary course, accessible through IBKR Campus, comprises 10 lessons that delve into utilising the platform for various trading activities, from order submission to customisation of charts and views, providing a comprehensive guide for users to maximise their trading efficiency with IBKR Desktop.
