Interactive Brokers TWS API and TradingView Charts Python Tutorial

Learn to build a sophisticated trading application using the Interactive Brokers TWS API and TradingView charts in Python in this comprehensive tutorial video. Explore the TWS API's capabilities, set up the development environment, and dive into coding various features including historical data retrieval, chart visualization, symbol switching, drawing tools, order execution with hotkeys, and market scanning. Follow along as the instructor guides you through creating a Python client, connecting to TWS, implementing data visualization, and adding advanced functionalities like screenshot capture and moving average lines. By the end of this hands-on tutorial, gain practical skills to develop your own custom trading interface integrating Interactive Brokers' powerful API with interactive charting tools.

Syllabus

Intro - What is the TWS API?
Intro - Written Tutorial on Website
Intro - What are we building?
Demo - Creating a Client
Demo - Requesting Historical Data
Demo - Chart with timeframe switcher
Demo - Search / symbol switcher
Demo - Horizontal Lines automatic with callbacks
Demo - Drawing Tools / Trendlines / Raylines
Demo - Screenshot / Chart Capture
Demo - Hotkeys and Order Execution
Demo - Market Scanners
Setup - VSCode and Extensions
Setup - Downloading the TWS API Package
Setup - Installing Trader Workstation
Setup - Paper Trading Global Configuration
Setup - Virtual Environment and Package Installation
Code - Importing EClient and EWrapper
Code - Inspecting the TWS API Source Code
Code - Creating a Python Client, Connecting to TWS
Code - Requesting Historical Data
Code - Paper Trading and Live Trading Ports
Code - Initializing the Chart Library
Code - Visualizing the Price Data
Code - Queues and Data Passing
Code - Top Bar Timeframe Switcher and Symbol Lookup
Code - Implementing Hotkey Orders
Code - Chart Screenshot Button
Code - Market Scanner Implementation
Code - Adding Horizontal Lines and Moving Average Lines
Running the Final Program