MEXEM FAQ Tags

futures

Trading

What is the ticker for DAX futures?

DAX is the ticker symbol for DAX futures. After entering the ticker select Futures and choose multiplier 5 for Mini-DAX, or 25 for DAX futures...

Read More

Trading

What is the ticker for E-mini S&P 500 futures?

ES is the ticker symbol for S&P 500 futures. After entering the ticker select Futures followed by the contract month.Customers might search the IBKR contract database through our website under the Products menu followed by Contract Search.

Read More

General Questions

What is the difference between Securities Margin and Commodities Margin?

Margin is borrowed cash against securities or collateral for futures contracts. Visit MEXEM's Margin Trading web page, Knowledge Base, or Margin Education page for more info.

Read More

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.

Read More

Trading

What are MEXEM's Futures Close-Out Policies for futures?

Physical 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 More

General Questions

What are MEXEM's Futures Close-Out Policies for futures?

Physical 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 More

Trading

How do you calculate margin requirements on futures and futures options?

Futures options and margins use SPAN margining, a calculation algorithm set by exchanges. MEXEM may require additional margin for extreme market scenarios. You can check projected margin requirements before order submission on our platform. IRA margin rates might exceed non-IRA requirements. No Intraday margin rates for cash and IRA accounts.

Read More

Products

How can I trade an index?

You 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 More

Products

Can I trade metals?

We 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 More

Popular FAQ Tags

Don't have an Account yet?

Open An Account