WHS Desktop: the modern trading platform for your Multi-Market account

WHS Desktop suits investors who prefer a clear interface combined with maximum flexibility. It is a platform that every investor can master quickly. Trade stocks, ETFs, options and more on over 150 markets. Clear, fast and free for Windows and Mac.

Whenever I have a query, I get friendly, competent answers. A valuable trading platform where you are never left on your own! – Ruth

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Five highlights at a glance

1. Multi-monitor freedom: detach trading panels from the application and spread your workspaces flexibly across several screens, from a laptop on the go to a desk with four monitors.

2. Visual Strategy Builder: design complex options strategies, including a live risk profile and break-even analysis, before placing the order.

3. Multi-chart synchronisation: watch an asset in several timeframes at once, perfectly synchronised

4. AI functions: connect your setup directly to AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude (Anthropic) or Grok (xAI). Use AI for in-depth market analysis and the evaluation of your portfolio.

5. Find investments: use WHS Desktop together with our excellent free tools. Find investment opportunities, learn how to trade options, see which stocks are being discussed in forums, and more.

Portfolio and risk

Positions, cash, open orders and profit and loss at a glance. Margin and balances across all asset classes in one view.

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Charts

Analyse markets with high-resolution charts, flexible timeframes and a wide range of technical indicators. Customise indicators, use drawing tools and produce well-founded analyses right on your screen. Place orders directly from the chart.

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Options

Visual option chain with Greeks and options analysis. In the Strategy Builder, you put together multi-leg strategies (e.g. spreads, straddles, iron condors) in just a few clicks. The Performance Profile shows break-even points and the profit/loss scenario before placing the order.

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Screeners and research

Screeners for stocks, ETFs, options and bonds with MultiSort, which sorts by several criteria at once (up to 10 factors, over 70,000 instruments), or ready-made screeners (whether you are a momentum trader or a dividend hunter). Plus an events calendar, news and many other analysis tools.

Order entry

Fast order entry with buy and sell buttons, templates for frequent orders and orders directly from the chart, including stop-loss, target and bracket orders, as well as by clicking on bid/ask in the option chain. The order preview shows the impact on your portfolio in advance.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is WHS Desktop?

A trading platform for Windows and Mac that lets you trade stocks, ETFs, options and other instruments.

How much does WHS Desktop cost?

The software is free. The trading costs of your account apply.

Do I need an account?

Yes, you log in with the credentials of your Multi-Market account.

How does WHS Desktop differ from TWS?

WHS Desktop focuses on a modern, streamlined and uncluttered design with intuitive, visually appealing navigation. TWS, by contrast, offers a very data-dense interface and API functions.

Is there a demo account?

If you already have the Multi-Market account, you can very easily create a so-called paper trading account.

Can I use WHS Desktop and TWS in parallel?

You log in to both platforms with the same credentials, but you cannot be logged in to both at the same time with the same username.

How do I update the software?

The software updates automatically when you log in.

Conclusion

WHS Desktop suits investors who prefer a clear interface combined with maximum flexibility. Those who trade algorithmically, use complex conditional orders or control the platform via API will stick with TWS.

Useful information

A reliable partner

A Multi-Market account is opened in your name and at your own risk with Interactive Brokers.

Funding your account

You can fund the account by bank transfer to JP Morgan.

Legendary service

WH SelfInvest is known for its legendary service to private clients.

A warm welcome

"I have already familiarized myself with the platform and would like to tell you that this is the best platform I have been able to work on so far, congratulations on this cool tool." - Peter
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"I didn't have such fantastic service with my two previous brokers. Everything works perfectly so far. It's much more fun this way." - Achim
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It’s that simple

Our support desk is available 14 hours a day, non-stop, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. You call, someone answers the phone and can answer all your questions. It’s that simple.

An experienced broker

WH SelfInvest S.A. was founded in 1998 and holds the stockbroking licence (No. 42798), the commission agent licence (No. 36399) and also the asset management licence (No. 1806), granted by the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance. The company is regulated by the “Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier” (CSSF). By means of the European passport for financial service providers, the company has established two branches: in France (No. 18943 acpr), supervised by the “Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution” (ACPR) and the “Banque de France”, and in Germany (No. 122635), supervised by the “Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht” (BaFIN). In addition, WH SelfInvest has a representative office in Switzerland, supervised by the “Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority” (FINMA), a representative office in Belgium, supervised by the “Financial Services and Market Authority” (FSMA), and a representative office in the Netherlands, supervised by the “Autoriteit Financiële Markten” (AFM).