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| Where are my strategies ??? |
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Where am I
in my options
and spreads ??? |
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How much premium do I get
on my Credit Spreads
expi January? |
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Damn! I'm wrong again
building my Spread order
#@$%@ Strategy builder!!! |
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For my Covered Call,
which strike offers the
best annual return? |
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What's my current margin %
compared to the VLN ?? |
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Any upcoming Earnings
in my portfolio?
I must be careful! |
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Any quick view of the markets there? VIX? Skew?
Well... no! |
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It would be cool to be notified when my friends go
Credit Spreads ...
With IB, maybe in 10 years! |
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On the next expi,
I earn how much theta (Time Value) per day? |
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How to calibrate
my strategies on
an identical risk? |
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Where's the option screener that brings me the best Spreads
from my list of symbols? |
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| Get the most out
of your TWS platform  Interactive Brokers® |
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Start TWS
Start IB Folio
Off you go !
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installed
in 1 min! |
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... IB Folio connects to TWS
and analyzes your portfolio TWS. |
IB Folio automatically detects and reconstructs all your TWS portfolio's strategies |
In a matter of seconds, your fully customizable DASHBOARD tells you where you stand |
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| 4 Legs Strategies detected by IB Folio:
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3 Legs Strategies detected by IB Folio:
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2 Legs Strategies detected by IB Folio:
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1 Leg Strategies detected by IB Folio:
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thanks to an exclusive algorithm
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In total, IB Folio can detect 32 strategies !
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Easy tracking for simpler trading decisions: each strategy has its own specific screen |
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| An example of IB Folio specific screen: Credit Put Spreads in your portfolio |
> Strategy chart
> Actual position of the stock price on the chart
> Max Loss, Max Profit, and Breakeven
> Current Premium maturity (% compared to the max)
> PNL at expiration if current price does not move
> Theta / day, Greeks ...
 With a single click, view it on TradingView
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Option sellers, Boost your performance |
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| Distance between Strikes
(Spreads) |
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| screeners unique in the world included at no extra charge |
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| | | | | Because the limit strike of the short option can be adjusted,
for each symbol,
directly on his chart! |
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- Lists of defined symbols (unlimited number)
- 24,000 spreads / 12,000 options analyzed per minute
- Calculations with real-time data *
- Self-calibration of positions according to risk
- Opening and closing Combo orders prepared on TWS
- A clear presentation of results for quick decision-making:
Max Profit, Max Loss
Gain expectation
Annual profitability
Amount of assignment
Range in standard deviation
Upcoming Earnings
% ITM / OTM
Greeks ...
* Interactive Brokers market data subscription may be required |
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An 'Assistant' mode for beginners |
It's nice to know the theory, but it's not always easy in practice ...
Some IB Folio screeners offer beginners an 'Assistant' mode.
At each step, tips tell you the best practices. |
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| Enjoy the experience of others!
Each user can broadcast his new positions (without amount, and anonymously).
Thus, everyone can see immediately what are the trendy strategies.
If others did, why not you? |
Follow your favorites!
Be alerted when your favorite traders have opened a new position.
An automated real-time notification system informs you of their new trades by email, or on your smartphone / tablet (Mobile version) |
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| IB Folio users: A community ready to help you |
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| Mobile version: keep in touch! |
| | To miss no opportunity ... |
Available onPlay Store, the ANDROID mobile app offers you the essentials to stay connected:
> Latest news by Google notifications > Trade alerts (from your fav traders) > New trades from the community > 'Stock' screener with charts |
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| Secure connections, encrypted data |
Our ongoing challenge is to ensure the highest level of privacy and security for any use of the IB Folio environment (software, website, mobile app ...).
Connection safety All data received or transmitted by this website or IB Folio to our servers are encrypted using a highlevel encryption key (RC5 key, 16 loops, 256 bits).
Payments are made through PCI DSS Level 1 version 2.0 approved PAYBOX solution (the highest level of certification).
You can surf this site, and use IB Folio safely.
Even if you are in a cybercafe. Even if you use an unsecured WIFI connection.
Data safety Similarly, all files on our servers have the same encryption safety. Even if an act of piracy recovers the files, they would be totally unusable.
Your data is safe. |
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| | FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) |
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| I want to use IB Folio. Is my hardware compatible ? |
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IB Folio is a standalone software compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 and any later version. The installation takes only a minute. No need to install the Interactive Brokers API, already included in IB Folio. Using Standalone TWS ('offline') is required (minimum v974).
To receive a free trial version of 21 days, just click on the blue button at the top of the window and please follow the instructions received by email.
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| I have a Mac. Can I use IB Folio? |
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Of course! You just need to install a Windows Boot Camp partition (better), or you can also use the emulation software Parallels. Important! You must also install TWS on this same Windows partition.
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| Is IB Folio a TWS 'Add-On'? How does it work? |
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| IB Folio is not a simple Add-On, but a fully standalone software. When one or several TWS instances are open, IB Folio establishes a connection at the user's request. |
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| I already use another software that also connects with TWS by API. Can I use IB Folio? |
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Absolutely! IB Folio is compatible with any other version of Interactive Brokers API. There will be no interference or obligation to update or uninstall the existing API on your computer.
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| Is the trial version limited? |
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It is only limited in time: 21 days. During this period, you can enjoy all the features of IB Folio, 100% identical to a Pro License. Bonus: you can even try the Mobile app for free!
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| I manage multiple accounts, or I have an Advisor account at Interactive Brokers. |
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IB Folio manages Advisor accounts as well as several TWS open simultaneously. In either case, you move from one account to another with a single click.
To know more about it, please watch the 'Quick Start' Video (5 minutes).
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| How much does IB Folio cost? |
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The price of a coffee per day. To see the pricing plans, it's HERE.
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| Is there technical support? |
Absolutely! You can contact us using this page, and we'll answer as soon as possible. 90% of the messages are answered within an hour. The others at the latest within 24 hours, even if it's Christmas!
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Our in-house young team is based in France. We are a group of software geeks, active traders, and an 'Einstein clone' quant for the maths. IB Folio exists since 2012, and never stopped getting better as we focus on our users suggestions. We are hyperactive and reactive, with an average of 17 updates / year!
see version history
We are not affiliated, associated, or in any way officially connected with Interactive Brokers.
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