Single-stock futures are futures on individual stocks. With an IBKR Universal Account, you can trade various instruments including these futures. Request trading permissions and subscribe to real-time data from Client Portal/ Account Management. Without a subscription, you receive free delayed data.
Read MorePhysical delivery futures can't be settled by actual delivery, except some major CME Globex currency futures. To avoid delivery, roll forward or close out positions before the Close-Out Deadline. Oil-based futures, eligible for negative prices, have mandatory closeout periods. More information is on our website.
Read MoreTo view real-time quotes in a chart, subscribe to a real-time data package via Client Portal/Account Management. If charting a Stock (SMART) ticker, subscribe to data for all markets listing the product. If not, create a Stock (Directed) quote line for a subscribed market, and open a chart from there. Refer to our guides for additional information.
Read MoreIn order to view data on a chart outside of regular trading hours, you must check the requisite option in Chart Parameters. In the chart, click the Edit menu option followed by Chart Parameters...
Read MoreThere is no TWS login fee. MEXEM does not charge for any of our trading platforms or the various tools included.For additional information on Other Fees and Required Minimum Activity, please visit the MEXEM website.
Read MoreForex and Stock trades settle on the second business day (T+2) post-sale, while securities option, index option, future, future option, US Government bond, and USD. CAD Forex pair trades settle the next business day (T+1). Check settlement dates in your Trade Confirmation Report.
Read MoreStop order (STP): Designate Stop Price, triggers market order when hit. Stop Limit order (STP LMT): Designate Stop Price and Limit Price, triggers limit order at designated price. More info on website. Details on stop orders in Knowledge Base.
Read MorePhysical delivery futures can't be delivered, except some CME Globex currency futures. To avoid deliveries, roll forward or close positions before the Close-Out Deadline. Negative-pricing oil futures have mandatory closeout periods. Starting five days before expiration, only margin-reducing transactions are accepted. More information is on our website.
Read MoreMEXEM offers a Paper Trading account, a simulated environment with real market conditions. It allows clients to learn trading features and test strategies without risk. Access it by selecting Paper Trading in the TWS Login window. Limited access to Client Portal functions. See Users' Guide for more info on TWS login.
Read MoreIf your cancellation request shows as Orange, it's not confirmed cancelled and may still execute. Orders submitted and cancelled when exchanges are closed will be removed post-weekend. Pending cancels during trading sessions might be system or exchange issues; contact MEXEM's Trade Issues group. Cancellation only occurs once the exchange confirms removal from the order book. Visit MEXEM Knowledge Base for more.
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