How to Add Interactive Brokers ' Futures Symbols in PTF PRO: Syntax

How to Add Interactive Brokers ' Futures Symbols in PTF PRO: Syntax

Let's use as an example the Micro E-Mini NASDAQ-100 Futures for Jun 21.

You can use the MNQM1:FUT@GLOBEX

The rule is simple - add required contract in Interactive Brokers' Trader Workstation, open the 'Description' window and use the "Symbol" data from this window for formatting the full symbol name in PTF PRO Create Group window.

See screenshot:

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