Trader Workstation

You can download the standard layout of the Trader Workstation on the following page, where you can choose between three different versions:

No, please use the Client Portal to manage your account information, documents, deposits/withdrawals, and settings.

Yes, via the TWS API, you can connect third-party trading tools or develop custom applications. Learn more here:

No, there is no mobile TWS version. If you want to trade on the go:

You can reset the TWS settings by going to File – Layout Settings – Layout/Settings Recovery. Choose a version from a previous day and click OK. The TWS will start with the restored settings.

To trade options in TWS, you can use the OptionTrader tool. It provides a dedicated interface designed for trading options efficiently, allowing you to analyze option chains, view market data, and execute trades with ease.

Learn more about the OptionTrader: OptionTrader | Service Center | LYNX Broker

Exercising an option means using the right to buy (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying asset at a predetermined price. TWS allows users to exercise options directly through its interface.

You can find the instructions on how to exercise options here: Exercising Options | Service Center | LYNX Broker

Important: Exercising options can involve significant financial risks. Make sure you understand the implications before taking action. If you are unsure, consult a licensed financial advisor. Exercising may not be suitable for all investors.

Rolling options involves closing an existing options position and opening a new one, typically with a different expiration date or strike price. This strategy is often used to extend the duration of a position or adjust its parameters.

You can find the instructions on how to roll options here: Roll Options | Service Center | LYNX Broker

In the following table, you find all the countries where the trading platform TWS can be used:

You can find alerts on TWS through different ways :

In Alerts managing window, click on New to create a new alert and then double click on the field (empty or with already a condition on it) under Description to set a condition.

Create and choose a condition (Price, Volume, Time, etc) to define the rules related to the alert.

When you finished and back to previous window, you can name your alert or add new conditions. It is possible to directly add orders related to the alert and detach them from it also or set the way you will receive the messages (email/SMS, pop up or flash) and define the message itself with subject. You can also configure the audio related to the alert (for example with a siren standard sound or a customize one).

There is also the possibility to choose the duration of the alert with a repeatable item or active until cancellation or specific date and time for example. You can also see the preview of the alert set to be sure that it was well set like you wish.

If everything is right, you can click then on Activate and the alert will appear in Active state on your Alerts managing window.

You can directly manage your alerts via the Alerts managing window through the different buttons displayed on it : Edit, Duplicate, Deactivate, Delete, etc.