Can I trade futures and future options through Interactive Brokers?
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Does IBKR allow physical delivery of precious metal futures?
Yes, IBKR allows eligible clients to declare their intent to either make or take delivery of the following precious metal Futures: Gold (GC), Micro Gold (MGC), Silver (SI) and Micro Silver (SI but set Multiplier=1000) by using our new Futures Physical Delivery Tool…
Why am I subject to a commodity account trading limit of 1 contract?
Clients who are unable to trade more than one futures contract per order should first check their order presets to ensure that they have not established an order size limit in the precautionary settings. If this is not the case, then the restriction has likely been imposed by us due to the client's failure to accept the Arbitration Agreement which automatically imposes a trading limit of one contract per order. Clients decline to accept the agreement when presented through the application process but who subsequently wish to accept need to log in to Client Portal and execute the Arbitration Agreement…
Why are there no quotes for the Future Option (FOP) I am looking at?
The CME and NYBOT exchanges do not require futures/FOP Market Makers to post continuous Bids or Asks. It is not unusual for Future Options with strikes away from the money to not display active bid/ask data. If you enter a Limit order the exchange will display your price. Please note, if you get into a position that is rarely quoted you may not be able to close it and you may have to hold the contract until it expires…
Special risk relating to offsets between options and futures
Account holders hedging or offsetting the risk of futures contracts with option contracts are encouraged to pay particular attention to a potential scenario whereby a change in the underlying price may subject the account to a forced liquidation even if the account remains in margin compliance. This scenario is driven by a fundamental difference in which gains and losses are recognized in futures contracts vs. options contracts coupled with our requirement that the commodity segment of one's account maintain a positive cash balance at all times…
BaFin futures rules 1
Overview:
On September 30, 2022, a General Administrative Act was adopted by BaFin that restricts the marketing, distribution and sale of futures with an Additional Payment Obligation (APO). The act became effective on January 1, 2023…
Can I trade via CME Direct?
CME Direct is a front-end trading system offered by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange which offers users the ability to enter trades on the CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX exchanges. IBKR does not offer trading via CME Direct as it doesn't support the pre-trade credit check that is applied prior to submitting an order to the exchange nor is it designed to interface with the open API provided via the TWS…
Can I trade single-stock futures through Interactive Brokers?
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Single-stock futures are futures on a stock, rather than on an index or a commodity. Find the available single-stock futures on the…
How can I trade HKFE Hang Seng Index Futures/Options (HSI)?
Hang Seng Index Futures and Option on Futures (HSI) offered by the HKFE exchange are available for trading at IBKR by entering the symbol HSI into one of our trading platforms. After entering the symbol HSI, select Futures or Options. In Client Portal, after entering the symbol HSI, select Futures or Options, select an expiry, and select HSI as the trading class…
How can I trade Eurex MSCI World Index Futures (FMWP)?
Eurex MSCI World Index Futures (FMWP) offered by the Eurex exchange are available for trading at IBKR by entering the symbol MXWO into one of our trading platforms. After entering the symbol, select Futures, and then select exchange Eurex (formerly DTB). In Client Portal, after entering the symbol, select Futures, then select Last Trading Date and trading class FMWP…
How can I trade crude oil?
Interactive Brokers offers various products whose value is related to crude oil such as ETFs, CFDs, futures and options. Once you type in the desired symbol, the contract box will open and allow you to select the product you wish to trade. Click on Stock (ETFs), CFD, Futures, Futures Options or Options (all when applicable) in order to select the specific contract you wish to trade…
How can I trade Eurex Mini-MDAX Futures (FSMX)?
Mini-MDAX Futures (FSMX) offered by the Eurex exchange are available for trading at IBKR by entering the symbol MDAX into one of our trading platforms. After entering the symbol, select Futures under Midcap DAX, choose multiplier 1 for Mini-MDAX Futures and select an expiry. In Client Portal, after entering the symbol, select Futures under Midcap DAX, select Last Trading Day and then select trading class FSMX…
What are BaFin Futures Rules?
On September 30, 2022, a General Administrative Act was adopted by BaFin that restricts the marketing, distribution and sale of futures with an Additional Payment Obligation (APO). The act became effective on January 1, 2023.
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How can I trade CME Bitcoin Futures or Options on Bitcoin Futures (BTC)?
CME Bitcoin Futures and Options on Bitcoin Futures (BTC) offered by the CME exchange are available for trading at IBKR by entering the symbol BRR into one of our trading platforms. After entering the symbol BRR, select Futures or Future Options under CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, choose multiplier 5 for regular size Bitcoin futures and select an expiry. In Client Portal, after entering the symbol BRR, select Futures or Futures Options under CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, select Last Trading Day and then select trading class BTC or strike price…
How can I trade CME E-mini NASDAQ 100 Future Options?
CME E-mini NASDAQ 100 Future Options offered by the CME exchange are available for trading at IBKR by entering the symbol NQ into one of our trading platforms. After entering the symbol, select Futures Options, then select an expiry and trading class…