#1...so the username and password they sent me (after funding the acc) are just for this purpose?

#2...what about analyst reports?

Don't understand #1. Don't you set your own during reg?

yes, I set my own username and password for log in.

but after funding the IBKR acc, TradeStation global will send another set of username and password in order to access those two platforms (as in the pic). I got the email telling me to download these two platforms.

what's the difference between these 2?

why need to download both?

edit: I'm using MAC and these two links are for Windows.

After get username and password, just use IB.  Forget about tradestation global already.

Program is good if you want to convert money and don't want to see the transaction appear (if you choose fxconv). Default mode idealpro (on the website and profram). You can change to fxconv only in the program.

go to https://interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php try login to portal and see work or not...

meaning, download the IB platform? cannot use directly on the web browser?

if use the website, I can log in with my own username & password. Then why they give us a new set of username and password? 

the portal uses our own username & password; not the one I got from the email.

I just use whatever stuff they email me. I didn't edit anything. As long as can log into IB webpage, means that username and password is valid for program.

Program is optional only. Not compulsory to have.

What's the difference between TSG and IB platform?
The difference is in the interphase, you will find that TSG is more user friendly and easier to use.


Must I download both TSG and IB platform? Can I not just perform trades online via a browser?

Yes, for TSG platform to work you will need to run TWS (IB platform) and TSG platform at the same time.
You can perform via web browser only with the TWS platform.
Also you can only use the TWS platform if you like, but as I stated before you will find that TSG platform is better.

I've clicked the link for setting up and downloading TSG and IB platform but they don't seem to be compatible with Mac OS. Do you have any suggestions?

You can download a Windows for Mac OS, this are apps that let you run windows supported applications.

Thanks!

I've also got some answers from them:

Don't use Mac. Simple lo.
Watch the video. Should help.
https://ibkr.info/video/2163

Thanks!

I've also got some answers from them:

my mac is the latest with Touch ID and Touch bar. Honestly, after less than 2 months owning this laptop, I started to regret already. I don't use this mac 101%, just 60 to 70% of its full capability.

should have saved the money for investment. 

I used to be more stingy, now I spend money more easily.

You are trying to submit an order without having market data  for this instrument. IB strongly recommends against this ....

I logged in, trying to trade, but it says,
what market data are they talking about? The chart is in front of me.

I logged in, trying to trade, but it says,
what market data are they talking about? The chart is in front of me.

it could be just a standard alert to caution you. i'm pretty sure if you just go ahead and enter the order it will go through.

The chart is NOT realtime, but delayed. That's what they are trying to caution you. You can check the price realtime on yahoo finance to compare..

so in M'sian stock market you trust?

Last 5 days SPY up 1.2%, EWM up 3.18%..Malaysia boleh?.😆