Securities' collateral value may be reduced due to small issue size, low liquidity, or corporate actions. Use TWS's Check Margin Impact feature to see if a stock has special margin requirements. Visit the MEXEM Knowledge Base for more information on margin rules.
Read MoreStandard settlement period for most currencies is 2 business days (Trade Date plus two business days: T+2), with some pairs such as USD.CAD settling the next business day (Trade Date plus one business days: T+1).In order for a date to be a valid settlement date for a Forex transaction, the central banks for both currencies must be open for settlements. If either currency htlement date, sas a ‘holiday' on the target setettlement is deferred until the next valid business day for both currencies...
Read MoreAn IPO is an initial offering, made to the public, to purchase shares in what has historically been a privately owned company. If an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is successfully completed, the shares that have been issued by the company will become publicly tradable on the listing exchange...
Read MoreTo trade on ArcaEdge or OTC Pink markets, add United States (Penny Stocks) trading permissions in Client Portal/Account Management under Settings, Account Settings, and Trading Experience & Permissions. Ensure two-factor authorization and compliance with Options Trading Requirements. Check Pattern Day Trading Rule if account balance is below $25,000.
Read MoreMEXEM does not typically offer clients participation in US IPOs. However, opportunities to participate in IPOs outside the US may be available on a case-by-case basis. To check for active IPOs, go to Account Management's Trading > IPO Subscription menu. For Hong Kong IPO applications, refer to the specific guidelines on timing.
Read MoreTo request spot metals permissions, log in to Client Portal/Account Management. Navigate to Settings -> Account Settings. If you manage multiple accounts, select the relevant one. Click the gear icon next to "Trading Experience & Permissions", expand the "Metals" section, and check the box for "Global". Complete the Experience and Trading Knowledge section, then click CONTINUE. Review your financial information and investment objectives. Note: Spot metals trading is restricted for residents of the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong. MEXEM offers futures contracts and options trading instead. Spot Platinum is currently unavailable.
Read MoreYou can't directly trade indices, but you can trade related products like ETFs, futures, or options. To do so, enter the symbol and select the type of contract you want to trade (e.g., Stock, Futures, Options) from the contract box. For finding MEXEM trading symbols, refer to the related guide.
Read MoreTo request a new trading product, submit a ticket with its name, CUSIP or ISIN, and exchange. Beforehand, check existing products on MEXEM's site under 'Product Listings' or search using 'Contract Search' under the 'Products' menu.
Read MoreYes, MEXEM provides trading on the Pink Sheets and OTC stocks that are certified with the SEC.See how to request trading permissions to trade US penny stocks.
Read MoreNo, we do not provide a list of all ETFs available for clients classed as Retail under European ESMA regulations. Clients might use the Order Preview feature to check the current restrictions for a given asset.
Read MoreWe provide direct market access to stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, ETFs and CFDs from a single MEXEM Universal Account. Our clients can trade stocks and benefit from our low commissions...
Read MoreWe provide direct market access to stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds and ETFs from a single MEXEM Universal Account. Clients from most Countries are authorized to trade: IB UK Spot Gold and Silver MEXEM OTC Futures on LME Metals Exchange listed futures on NYMEX
Read MoreTrade futures across multiple market centers with low commission rates. To qualify for futures permissions, meet the requirements on the Trading Requirements webpage. Request permissions and subscribe to real-time data in Client Portal/Account Management. Without real-time data, delayed data is provided for free when available, allowing you to continue trading.
Read MoreMEXEM offers direct market access to various financial instruments through a single Universal Account. Clients from most countries can trade ETFs with low or no commissions. To request ETF trading permissions, log in to Client Portal/Account Management and select permissions for Stocks. Some ETFs may require additional permissions for Complex or Leveraged Exchange Traded Products. Compliance with regulations, including PRIIPs Regulation, is necessary. For more details, refer to our Users' Guide on trading permissions and reasons for order rejection.
Read MoreWe offer Bitcoin futures and stocks/ETFs with cryptocurrencies, but they are settled in government-issued currencies like USD. We don't trade physical cryptocurrencies or accept them for settlement/payment. More details can be found in the MEXEM Knowledge Base.
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