Contract Search

The Contract Search is a comprehensive search tool that returns a list of products based on the filter criteria you have selected. These related results will be clickable and when clicked, the Quote window will open with the selected assets graph. From this point you can buy, sell, or add the product to a watchlist.

Search for specific trading products by entering the name or symbol. Select the asset class tab to widen the search results. To navigate to this tool, please take the steps outlined below.

  1. Click the search box in the top left corner of your window and enter a word or phrase in the Search field. Click Enter.

    The contract search on the IBKR desktop.

  2. Select the desired asset class tab across to narrow down the search results.

    Select the asset class on the IBKR Desktop.

    If you select the Top tab, you will be presented with up to 15 of the most sought-after symbols per asset class based on your search criteria. If you select the specific Asset Class tab, you will be presented with up to 50 results.

    You may add a specifier to your query to further refine your search results. Valid specifiers include:

    • Region: (AMERICAS, ASIA, CANADA, EUROPE, or MIDEAST)

    • Country: (Including both 2 and 3 letter Country Code)

    • Exchange (e.g. NYSE or SEHK)

    • Currency (e.g. USD or GBP)

  3. Click the desired product to populate the graph and buy, sell, or add to a watchlist.

    The IBKR Desktop instrument details.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About the IBKR Desktop Interface at IBKR Campus

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