Can I purchase additional shares and submit an election on my new position?

The total number of shares eligible for a voluntary corporate action election is based on the following criteria:

If the ex-date (effective date) is in the future the eligible position will be either…

In the event your voluntary corporate action election request is being rejected, please review the below information which lists the most common issues clients come across:

1. Review the details of the offer in full to ensure you are submitting an accurate election. If the terms of the offer are "3 rights for 1 new share of stock", your election should be submitted in a quantity divisible by 3. Similarly, if there is a minimum election requirement you may be unable to participate if your holding does not meet this minimum…

While there is not a field within TWS/Client Portal which will show the number of days that a position is held in your account, clients can see the acquisition date of securities within the "Open Positions" section of the daily Activity Statement…

No, IBKR does not accept default or standing instructions from clients with respect to voluntary corporate actions. Client will be notified on a best efforts only basis of upcoming voluntary corporate action offers on positions held. Clients will then have an opportunity to review a summary of the offer and submit an election on-line…