Setup InteractiveBrokers using the new QuoteLink IB standalone add-in (first released in February 2020)

Covering all the symbols and markets is not easy with IB this add-in does a much better job but it requires learning and some patience.

Installing the add-in

  • using QuoteLink installer

    • install the most recent QuoteLink for InteractiveBrokers in the list
    • install the most recent QuoteLink for Excel add-in

Enabling API in the trader workstation TWS

    • open TWS
    • use menu the menu Configure
    • click on API
    • check enable 'Active X and Socket Clients'