IB real time data in NT8

[tomhachi]

Hello traders,

did anyone please experience connecting data from IB (Inter. brokers) to NT8? I followed the instructions and set up the connection between TWS and NT8. No error.

IB provides FX real time data for free, I can see FX real time data in TWS and even in NT8. I bought real time data for London stock exchange from IB. I can see the data real time in TWS, but I don't see them in NT8. The data is loaded for a while but it ends in an empty graph. IB support was not able to help even through remote access to my PC.

Any advice highly appreciated.

Have a nice day.

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Hello tomhachi,

NinjaTrader comes preloaded with the most commonly traded instruments. Should you wish to add an instrument to your database that is not located in the preloaded lists, please follow these steps:

• Navigate to the Control Center > Tools > Instruments window.
• Left-click on the ‘add’ button that appears near the lower right-hand corner of the Instruments window.
• Enter instrument-specific symbol mapping, exchanges, and other information on the Instrument editor that appears. This information will largely depend on your broker or data feed provider’s specific settings regarding the instrument in question.
• Enable the Default and Lse exchange.
• Make sure Currency is set to British Pound
• Enter the symbol you enter in TWS in the Interactive Brokers field.
• Left-click the OK button once each field has been filled out with correct information.

The new instrument has now been created in your database. Should you wish to add this instrument to an instrument list:

• Navigate to the Control Center > Tools > Instruments Lists window.
• Left-click to select the instrument list that you wish to add this instrument to in the left panel, then left-click on the ‘add’ button at the bottom of the right-hand panel.
• Type the name and (if applicable) front month of your instrument in the search field that appears. Press the Enter button on your keyboard to confirm this change.
• Left-click the OK button to close the Instrument Lists window.

Your new instrument is now added to the instrument list of your choice.

Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.