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To download demo version please type your
name and real email address and press
Submit button.
Demo version supports only 3 hours back historical data
and 3 hours backfill

Your Name:
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Run InteractiveBrokers TWS

Select Configure/API/Trusted IP Addresses from TWS menu.

Press Create button

Type 127.0.0.1 as IP address and press OK.

You will see address of local PC in the window. Press OK button to save address.

Download data

Click on the Download menu item and select either Direct or ASCII output format. Direct format means that data will be stored directly in GlobalServer database. ASCII format means that data will be stored in a file.

The user should select a record type, interval and a set of time frames.

If the user has selected ASCII output format then the following dialog will be shown up. The user may select a predefined Metastock compatible ASCII format or set up the number of digits after the decimal separator and the character being used as the field separator. Also the user may select a time zone to store date and time adjusted to the time zone. And finally the user should select the folder to store ASCII files in.

If the user has chosen the Direct output format then the following dialog will be shown up. The "Always send data as Trade record" check box is used to forсe IBLoader to store data in the GlobalServer database as a trade record regardless of Record type settings. Also the user may change original time zone coming from Interactive brokers to let GlobalServer to adjust time information correctly. Usually it is not necessary. Also the user can add shift to compensate lag with the "Add seconds to timestamp" input box.

And finally click on the Finish button to start up downloading.

Risk Warning: Trading financial instruments, including foreign exchange on margin, carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to invest in financial instruments or foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.