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It is not possible to early exercise a Future Option using the Option Exercise Tool. In order to request an exercise, you must submit a written request via the Message Center…

How do I set up a protective collar on IBKR?

IBKR offers five methods for establishing a protective collar:…

You can use the Write Options tool in Classic TWS to see what stock you have available to sell a Covered Call or Buy a Protective Put that will use the account's available long stock. In Classic TWS, go to the Trading Tools menu and select Write Options from the Options Focus section…

Yes, a buy-write or any combination order done in an IBKR Lite account will be charged normal commissions on both the option and stock portion of the order…