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Trading

Why do I see a delayed market data quote?

Market data vendors offer real-time and delayed exchange data. Real-time data is immediate, while delayed data lags 10-20 minutes and may be free. Having no real-time data subscription doesn't affect order executions. U.S. stocks' delayed quotes aren't available due to FINRA regulations.

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Trading

Why am I no longer receiving live market data?

If you're only receiving delayed market data, check if you're logged into another device. Ensure your account balance is above thresholds for real-time data. Refresh your data connection with Ctrl + Alt + F. If these aren't the issue, contact MEXEM for further assistance.

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General Questions

What are the benefits of linkage?

Linking accounts provides easy access and potential savings on market data fees. You can manage all linked accounts with a single username, password, and SLS device, eliminating the need to remember multiple logins. Duplicate market data subscriptions can be consolidated, as they are billed per session.

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General Questions

What are Single-Stock Futures (SSF)?

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.

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Trading

Is market data time based or tick based?

Streaming market data quotes in the trading platforms are updated in time based snap-shot intervals, which vary by product and region. Tick by tick data can only be retrieved if using an API...

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Trading

Is live data provided for paper trading accounts?

Real-time quotes require a paid subscription and a funded account. Free demo paper trading accounts get delayed quotes. To share real-time data with your paper account, adjust settings in Client Gateway/Account Management. Changes take effect in 24 hours. If logged in simultaneously, live accounts get real-time data.

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Trading

How many lines of market data do I receive?

Clients initially receive 100 lines of real-time market data. After the first month, data allocation is determined by the higher value of monthly commissions divided by 8, equity times 100 divided by $1 million, or 100. Real-time data requires subscription. More details on our website.

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Getting Started

How do I subscribe to market data from the TWS?

To check the required market data subscription for a specific product, enter the symbol on a TWS quote line and right-click. Select the Market Data Subscription Manager within Client Portal to view the available subscriptions for real-time quotes based on your Professional or Non-Professional status.

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My Account & Login

How do I subscribe to market data from Client Portal?

To access live market data, subscribe to market data through Client Portal/Account Management. Login to Client Portal/Account Management, go to Settings > User Settings. Under Trading Platforms, click the gear icon next to Market Data Subscriptions. Review and select the desired market data services. Live market data will be activated instantly for funded accounts or after fund clearance for new accounts. If you don't subscribe to real-time data, you will still receive free postponed data and can trade. For more details, refer to the Users' Guide on subscribing to market data.

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Trading

How do I refresh market data in TWS?

To refresh your market data subscriptions in TWS, press Ctrl + Alt + F (Ctrl + Option + F for Mac) or reset the subscription cache in Global Configuration. If you're not subscribed to a market data package, you can subscribe through Client Portal/Account Management.

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My Account & Login

How do I connect my account to Excel?

You can download account data, including trades, into Excel via API Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). DDE tutorial is in the API Users' Guides. Please note, this feature is for Windows OS only, not Mac OS. For more details, see the webinar "TWS Excel APIs, featuring the RealTimeData Server".

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Trading

How do I choose and subscribe to the right market data subscription?

To use the Market Data Assistant tool: Login to Client Portal/Account Management, go to Support > Market Data Assistant. Enter the Currency, Symbol, and Asset Type, then click Search. Evaluate the available options and choose the subscription that suits your needs. Subscribe to the chosen subscription by going to Settings > User Settings, clicking the Configure (gear) icon next to Market Data Subscriptions. On the Market Data Subscription screen, manage your subscriptions by selecting the region and platform you desire. Please note that two-factor authentication is required for subscription. For more information, refer to the Client Portal Users' Guide.

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Trading

How come my market data comes up as all question marks?

If your market data shows question marks, it could be due to: 1. No subscription to real-time quotes for a product that doesn't offer free delayed data. 2. Exceeding maximum number of simultaneous quote lines. 3. Market data connectivity issue. Check your data lines with CTRL + ALT + = (or CTRL + ALT + C for non-English keyboards) and refresh your data connection with CTRL + ALT + F. If problems persist, contact MEXEM Client Services. Consider subscribing to market data via Client Portal/Account Management if necessary.

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Trading

How can I tell if my market data is real-time or delayed?

If your market data is delayed, your quote line may have a yellow background or yellow tick dots next to bid/ask prices. Real-time data lacks a yellow background, and quotes are green/red. Check your subscriptions in Client Portal/Account Management under User Settings. In the Trading Platforms section, configure your Market Data Subscriptions. Select your platform and region, check your desired subscriptions, and follow prompts to complete.

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Trading

How can I see data outside regular hours in a chart in TWS?

In 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...

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Trading

How can I see pre-market real-time market data?

To view pre-market real-time data, you need live market data subscriptions for NYSE, NYSE American, BATS, ARCA, IEX, Regional Exchanges, and NASDAQ. Refer to our guide on how to subscribe to market data from Client Portal.

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Trading

How can I get a real time chart in TWS?

To 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.

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General Questions

Can live and paper accounts be open on different computers?

You can access live and paper accounts simultaneously on one computer with subscribed live market data. Data only on live account if logged in on separate computers.

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Products

Can I trade stocks through MEXEM?

We 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...

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Products

Can I trade futures through MEXEM?

Trade 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.

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Trading

Can I see real time data in paper account before I fund live account?

To get live market data in your paper trading account, fund your live account as per market data subscription minimum and equity balance requirements, and subscribe to a live market data package. Further details are on our website. See also: fund transfer process and market data subscription instructions.

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