IBKR does not offer option trading on spot metals. However, IBKR offers trading in options on ETFs and futures whose value is related to metals. Please visit the IBKR.com website and click Trading followed by Products and Exchange Search where you can find all products sorted by asset class, region and exchange. Clients may search the IBKR contract database through the Contract Search tool, available on our website by selecting the Support menu followed by your account type (Individual or Institution).
In order to trade options on metals, please add trading permissions for "Options", "Stock Options" or "Future Options". Follow the below procedure to update your trading permissions for options:
- Log in to Client Portal
- Select the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings
- Under Account Settings find the Trading section
- Click on Trading Permissions
- Locate Options section, select Add/Edit or Request under Options and check the box next to whichever trading permission or program you want to request and click on CONTINUE.
- Review and sign the disclosures and agreements.
- Click CONTINUE and follow the prompts on screen.