Trade from a Market Scanner

Instructions

Use the Row Action Button (3 dots at the end) from an asset in the Market Scanner results to create an order on that asset.

Image of the row action button in the market scanner in Portal.

To trade from a Market Scanner

  1. Click the Research tab followed by Market Scanner.
    • Alternatively, click Menu in the top left corner > Research > Market Scanner.
  2. Define the scanner by selecting the asset type and other filters.
  3. Click Run Scanner to scan the markets for instruments that best meet filter criteria.

  4. From the Market Scanner results, click the Row Action Button (3 dots at the end) associated with an asset to invoke the order entry panel.
  5. Modify order parameters as needed.
  6. Elect to either Preview or Submit the order.

Image of the order ticket in Portal.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About Research Tools in the Portal at IBKR Campus

Learn About Professor Trading Lab at IBKR Campus

Visit the IBKR Professor Trading Lab Website