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TWS Trader Workstation Guide | CapTrader Helpdesk Episode 19

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The TWS Trader Workstation explained by our trading specialist Mauro Heller. Your questions and our answers about trading with the Trader Workstation TWS at CapTrader. Recording of the webinar from December 2022.

00:00:00 Welcome
00:00:40 What can you do if your smartphone is lost or broken?
00:02:36 US Heritage Guidelines
00:03:15 Color coding of options
00:04:40 Debit interest and closing foreign exchange positions
00:08:00 Save TWS layout and use on other accounts
00:11:05 When and how interest accrues and how to avoid it
00:15:40 Mini and micro ETFs for gold and crude oil
00:20.00 Enlarge font in TWS
00:21:22 How are sub-accounts displayed in the TWS?
00:22:27 Financing costs for CFDs
00:24:18 TWS manuals on the CapTrader website
00:25:59 Are the TWS and the Client Portal synchronized?
00:26:40 Pin and unpin TWS
00:27:43 Ready-made watchlists with CapTrader Plus
00:32:56 Is it possible to change stock exchanges in the Client Portal?
00:34:14 Trading micro or mini options in the TWS
00:35:15 How long are the recordings available?
00:36:20 Requirements for professional users
00:40:15 Do I have to be a Trader Fox customer to use the Trader Fox desk and what is Trader Fox ?
00:43:16 Requirements for CapTrader Plus
00:44:40 How do you place a take profit order ?
00:46:25 Requirements for trading authorizations
00:48:00 Useful settings for options trading
00:56:44 Hedging options for options trading
00:58:30 Availability time for options
01:00:22 When and at what price are options settled ?
01:02:30 Where can I find the order overview ?
01:04:06 How does CapTrader protect traders from negative balances ?
01:05:44 What is the purpose of AgenaTrader ?
01:08:10 Disclaimer

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Risk warning: Online trading in shares, options, futures, foreign exchange, foreign securities and bonds can involve a significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for every investor and you should ensure that you understand the risks. Note on CFD trading: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money quickly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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