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You’ve just opened your Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account. You’re staring at rows of tickers, flashing numbers, and endless tabs. It’s exciting—but it also feels like you might miss something important. That’s where watchlists come in. A watchlist is your way of telling IBKR, “These are the stocks, ETFs, or options I care about.” Instead of jumping between charts or hunting …

Losing money on a strategy you didn’t test properly can feel frustrating — and unnecessary. That’s why learning how to backtest strategies on Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is one of the smartest steps you can take. Backtesting helps you see how your ideas would have performed in the past, without risking a single dollar. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything …