Interface: IBrokerTerminal
Charting Library.IBrokerTerminal
The Broker API is a key component that enables trading. Its main purpose is to connect TradingView charts with your trading logic. Refer to the Core trading concepts article for more information.
Hierarchy
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IBrokerTerminal
Methods
accountManagerInfo
▸ accountManagerInfo(): AccountManagerInfo
The library calls accountManagerInfo to get information required for building the Account Manager.
Returns
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.accountManagerInfo
accountsMetainfo
▸ accountsMetainfo(): Promise<AccountMetainfo[]>
The library calls accountsMetainfo to get a list of accounts for a particular user.
The method should return an array that contains an ID and name for each account.
Note that if accountsMetainfo returns an array containing more than one element, you should implement the setCurrentAccount method.
Refer to Multiple accounts for more information.
Returns
Promise<AccountMetainfo[]>
Inherited from
IBrokerAccountInfo.accountsMetainfo
cancelOrder
▸ cancelOrder(orderId): Promise<void>
The library calls cancelOrder to request canceling an order.
You should handle this request on your backend side and provide the library with a new order state. To do this, call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.orderUpdate method right afterwards.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
orderId | string | The ID of the order to cancel. |
Returns
Promise<void>
cancelOrders
▸ cancelOrders(symbol, side, ordersIds): Promise<void>
The library calls cancelOrders to request canceling multiple orders for a symbol.
You should handle this request on your backend side and provide the library with a new order states. To do this, call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.orderUpdate method right afterwards.
cancelOrders is only called when users click the CXL all button in the Depth of Market widget.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | The symbol identifier. |
side | Side | An order side. |
ordersIds | string[] | IDs of the orders to cancel. The orders are selected based on the specified symbol and side. |
Returns
Promise<void>
chartContextMenuActions
▸ chartContextMenuActions(context, options?): Promise<ActionMetaInfo[]>
The library calls chartContextMenuActions when users open the context menu on the chart.
This method also renders the Trade button in the context menu.
This method should return an array of ActionMetaInfo elements, each of them representing one context menu item.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
context | TradeContext | A context object passed by the library. |
options? | DefaultContextMenuActionsParams | Default options for the context menu action parameters. |
Returns
Promise<ActionMetaInfo[]>
A promise that resolves to an array of ActionMetaInfo, which may be empty. In that case, the Trade button will be removed from the context menu.
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.chartContextMenuActions
closeIndividualPosition
▸ closeIndividualPosition(individualPositionId, amount?): Promise<void>
The library calls closeIndividualPosition if the BrokerConfigFlags.supportCloseIndividualPosition or BrokerConfigFlags.supportPartialCloseIndividualPosition configuration flag is true.
closeIndividualPosition allows closing an individual position by ID.
Note that the library expects you to call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.positionUpdate method right afterwards. Otherwise, the library will return a timeout issue.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
individualPositionId | string | The individual position ID. |
amount? | number | The amount is specified if supportPartialCloseIndividualPosition is true and the user wants to close only part of the individual position. |
Returns
Promise<void>
closePosition
▸ closePosition(positionId, amount?): Promise<void>
The library calls closePosition to request closing a position by ID.
You should handle this request on your backend side and provide the library with a new position state. To do this, call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.positionUpdate method right afterwards.
Otherwise, the library will return a timeout issue.
closePosition is only called if the BrokerConfigFlags.supportClosePosition or BrokerConfigFlags.supportPartialClosePosition configuration flag is true.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
positionId | string | The position ID. |
amount? | number | The amount is specified if supportPartialClosePosition is true and the user wants to close only part of the position. |
Returns
Promise<void>
connectionStatus
▸ connectionStatus(): ConnectionStatus
Defines a connection status for the Broker API.
If any other value than 1 ("Connected") is returned, the Account Manager will display an endless spinner instead of users' trading data.
If you want to handle other scenarios, for example when the status is disconnected, you need to manage this scenario within your implementation and use the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.connectionStatusUpdate method.
If the method is not implemented or returns a value other than 1,
the following error will appear in the console: Method connectionStatus is not properly implemented.
Returns
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.connectionStatus
currentAccount
▸ currentAccount(): AccountId
The library calls currentAccount to get the current account's ID.
Returns
Inherited from
IBrokerAccountInfo.currentAccount
editIndividualPositionBrackets
▸ editIndividualPositionBrackets(individualPositionId, brackets): Promise<void>
This method is called if the BrokerConfigFlags.supportIndividualPositionBrackets configuration flag is on. It displays a dialog that enables take-profit and stop-loss editing.
Note that the library expects you to call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.positionUpdate method right afterwards.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
individualPositionId | string | ID of existing individual position to be modified |
brackets | Brackets | new Brackets to be set for the individual position |
Returns
Promise<void>
editPositionBrackets
▸ editPositionBrackets(positionId, brackets, customFields?): Promise<void>
The library calls editPositionBrackets if the BrokerConfigFlags.supportPositionBrackets configuration flag is true.
It shows a dialog that enables take-profit and stop-loss editing.
Note that the library expects you to call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.positionUpdate method right afterwards.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
positionId | string | The ID of the existing position to be modified. |
brackets | Brackets | New brackets to be set for the position. |
customFields? | CustomInputFieldsValues | Custom fields to display in the dialog. |
Returns
Promise<void>
executions
▸ executions(symbol): Promise<Execution[]>
The library calls executions to request executions for the specified symbol.
If you want executions to be displayed on the chart, set the BrokerConfigFlags.supportExecutions to true.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | The symbol identifier. |
Returns
Promise<Execution[]>
Inherited from
formatter
▸ formatter(symbol, alignToMinMove): Promise<INumberFormatter>
Provide a custom price formatter for the specified symbol.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
alignToMinMove | boolean | align formatted number to the minimum movement amount of the symbol |
Returns
Promise<INumberFormatter>
Inherited from
getOrderDialogOptions
▸ getOrderDialogOptions(symbol): Promise<OrderDialogOptions>
Implement this method if you want to add custom fields to the standard Order Ticket.
Use the symbol parameter to return customization options for a particular symbol.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
Promise<OrderDialogOptions>
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.getOrderDialogOptions
getPositionDialogOptions
▸ getPositionDialogOptions(symbol): Promise<PositionDialogOptions>
Implement this method if you want to customize the position dialog.
Use the symbol parameter to return customization options for a particular symbol.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
Promise<PositionDialogOptions>
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.getPositionDialogOptions
getSymbolSpecificTradingOptions
▸ getSymbolSpecificTradingOptions(symbol): Promise<SymbolSpecificTradingOptions>
Implement this method if you want to have custom options available for different symbols.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
Promise<SymbolSpecificTradingOptions>
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.getSymbolSpecificTradingOptions
individualPositions
▸ individualPositions(): Promise<IndividualPosition[]>
Called by Trading Platform to request individual positions.
Required if the BrokerConfigFlags.supportPositionNetting flag is set to true.
Returns
Promise<IndividualPosition[]>
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.individualPositions
isTradable
▸ isTradable(symbol): Promise<boolean | IsTradableResult>
The library calls isTradable to check if a symbol can be traded.
If the method returns false, users will see the Non-tradable symbol message in the UI when creating orders.
You can also display a custom message with the reason why the symbol cannot be traded and the possible solution to resolve the issue.
To do this, return an IsTradableResult object.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | The symbol identifier. |
Returns
Promise<boolean | IsTradableResult>
Inherited from
leverageInfo
▸ leverageInfo(leverageInfoParams): Promise<LeverageInfo>
This method is called to receive leverageInfo from the broker.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
leverageInfoParams | LeverageInfoParams | information about the specific symbol to provide leverage information for |
Returns
Promise<LeverageInfo>
modifyOrder
▸ modifyOrder(order, confirmId?): Promise<void>
The library calls modifyOrder to request modifying an existing order.
You should handle this request on your backend side and provide the library with a new order state. To do this, call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.orderUpdate method right afterwards.
Otherwise, the library will return a timeout issue.
To enable an order preview before modification, set the BrokerConfigFlags.supportModifyOrderPreview configuration flag to true.
Refer to Enable order preview for more information.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
order | Order | Order information. |
confirmId? | string | The ID of the confirmed order. This parameter is passed if supportModifyOrderPreview is true. |
Returns
Promise<void>
orders
▸ orders(): Promise<Order[]>
The library calls orders to request data on the user's active orders. This data is displayed on the Orders and Positions pages of the Account Manager.
Returns
Promise<Order[]>
Inherited from
ordersHistory
▸ ordersHistory(): Promise<Order[]>
The library calls ordersHistory to request orders history.
It is expected that returned orders will have a final status (rejected, filled, cancelled).
This method is only required when you set the BrokerConfigFlags.supportOrdersHistory flag to true.
This flag adds the History page, where order history is displayed, to the Account Manager.
Refer to the History section for more information.
Returns
Promise<Order[]>
Inherited from
placeOrder
▸ placeOrder(order, confirmId?): Promise<PlaceOrderResult>
The library calls placeOrder to request placing an order pre-filled with partial or complete information.
You should handle this request on your backend side. For more information, refer to Order creation.
To display an order preview before placing it, set BrokerConfigFlags.supportPlaceOrderPreview to true.
Refer to Enable order preview for more information.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
order | PreOrder | Order information. |
confirmId? | string | The ID of the confirmed order. This parameter is passed if supportPlaceOrderPreview is true. |
Returns
Promise<PlaceOrderResult>
An object with the order ID.
positions
▸ positions(): Promise<Position[]>
Called by Trading Platform to request positions.
Required if the BrokerConfigFlags.supportPositions flag is set to true.
Returns
Promise<Position[]>
Inherited from
previewLeverage
▸ previewLeverage(leverageSetParams): Promise<LeveragePreviewResult>
This method is called to receive LeveragePreviewResult object which holds messages about the leverage value set by the user.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
leverageSetParams | LeverageSetParams | leverageSetParams is an object similar to leverageInfoParams, but contains an additional leverage: number field, which holds the leverage value set by the user. |
Returns
Promise<LeveragePreviewResult>
previewOrder
▸ previewOrder(order): Promise<OrderPreviewResult>
The library calls previewOrder to show an order preview when a user clicks Buy order or Modify order in the Order Ticket.
To enable order preview, set the BrokerConfigFlags.supportPlaceOrderPreview or BrokerConfigFlags.supportModifyOrderPreview configuration flag to true.
This method returns estimated commission, fees, margin, and other information for the order without it actually being placed.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
order | PreOrder | Order information. |
Returns
Promise<OrderPreviewResult>
quantityFormatter
▸ quantityFormatter(symbol): Promise<INumberFormatter>
Provide a custom quantity formatter for the specified symbol.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
Promise<INumberFormatter>
Inherited from
IBrokerCommon.quantityFormatter
reversePosition
▸ reversePosition(positionId): Promise<void>
This method is called if the BrokerConfigFlags.supportNativeReversePosition configuration flag is on. It allows reversing the position by ID.
Note that the library expects you to call the IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.positionUpdate method right afterwards. Otherwise, the library will return a timeout issue.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
positionId | string | position |
Returns
Promise<void>
setCurrentAccount
▸ setCurrentAccount(id): void
The library calls setCurrentAccount when users switch accounts using the drop-down menu in the Account Manager.
This method provides your backend server with the ID of the selected account.
Note that setCurrentAccount is required if accountsMetainfo returns an array containing more than one element.
Refer to Multiple accounts for more information.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
id | AccountId | The ID of the selected account. |
Returns
void
Inherited from
IBrokerAccountInfo.setCurrentAccount
setLeverage
▸ setLeverage(leverageSetParams): Promise<LeverageSetResult>
This method is called to send user's leverage value to the broker. The value should be verified and corrected on the broker's side if required, and sent back in the response.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
leverageSetParams | LeverageSetParams | leverageSetParams is an object similar to leverageInfoParams, but contains an additional leverage: number field, which holds the leverage value set by the user. |
Returns
Promise<LeverageSetResult>
spreadFormatter
▸ spreadFormatter(symbol): Promise<INumberFormatter>
Provide a custom spread formatter for the specified symbol.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
Promise<INumberFormatter>
Inherited from
subscribeEquity
▸ subscribeEquity(): void
The method should be implemented if you use the standard Order Ticket and support stop loss. Equity is used to calculate Risk in Percent.
Once this method is called the broker should provide equity (Balance + P/L) updates via IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.equityUpdate method.
Returns
void
subscribeMarginAvailable
▸ subscribeMarginAvailable(symbol): void
The method should be implemented if you use the standard Order Ticket and want to show the margin meter.
Once this method is called the broker should provide margin available updates via IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.marginAvailableUpdate method.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
void
subscribePipValue
▸ subscribePipValue(symbol): void
The method should be implemented if you use a standard Order Ticket.
pipValues is displayed in the Order info and it is used to calculate the Trade Value and risks.
If this method is not implemented then pipValue from the symbolInfo is used in the order panel/dialog.
Once this method is called the broker should provide pipValue updates via IBrokerConnectionAdapterHost.pipValueUpdate method.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
void
symbolInfo
▸ symbolInfo(symbol): Promise<InstrumentInfo>
The library calls symbolInfo to request symbol information for the Order Ticket and Depth of Market widget.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | The symbol identifier. |
Returns
Promise<InstrumentInfo>
Inherited from
unsubscribeEquity
▸ unsubscribeEquity(): void
The method should be implemented if you use the standard Order Ticket and support stop loss.
Once this method is called the broker should stop providing equity updates.
Returns
void
unsubscribeMarginAvailable
▸ unsubscribeMarginAvailable(symbol): void
The method should be implemented if you use the standard Order Ticket want to show the margin meter.
Once this method is called the broker should stop providing margin available updates.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
void
unsubscribePipValue
▸ unsubscribePipValue(symbol): void
The method should be implemented if you use a standard Order Ticket and implement subscribePipValue.
Once this method is called the broker should stop providing pipValue updates.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
symbol | string | symbol identifier |
Returns
void