I will suggest it to the programmers.
Dr. Bob, I double-checked this, and you are correct. This is the way that they have been designed to work. Auto-trailing stops are designed to...
Dr. Bob, I tested it on the HSI Futures today, and it worked fine. The first price on the trailing stop was generated from the first trade...
Yes, it should happen instantaneously.
Dr. Bob, As mentioned, in my previous post. You can set-up your layout so that you can see the current stop price. This will enable you to see...
When you enter a trailing stop order you can see your current stop price - and can see it moving/trailing. You need to add the column "Stop...
IB has recently launched Japanese futures and options, and Korea is the next Asian country on our hit list. We hope to offer the futures and the...
Blue Horseshoe, As chairman of the local TA society, they often get me on to do a live segment in the morning (squawkbox) which covers TA on...
I am not exactly sure of the exact reasons as I haven't been involved in the discussions with the SEC. However, we have to impose PDT on anyone...
Yes, unfortunately PDT rules apply for Canadian stocks to all customers. It seems that PDT rules will also apply to US customers in every stock...
Yes, that's how it works - and the reverse for short positions. The only other fee is the standard commission charged upon expiration. If you...
Yes, thats correct
IB only offers options on ES futures. Although, its not very liquid, one of the advantages of IB is that we also provide indicative quotes for...
Just to clarify, this is the IB policy from the website: " For futures contracts that are not settled in cash but are settled by actual physical...
This week we have launched - Belgium - Equity index futures and options Canada - Stocks Germany - Equity options (not available to US...
Just use GLOBEX. The CME selection should not work.
N225 is the code for Nikkei TOPX is the code for the Topix
Initially it is Nikkei 225 Futures and Options, and Topix Futures. We may offer the JGB futures at a later date, subject to demand.
A Communique will be sent out shortly, but as I've received a number of PM's regarding Japanese futures, I thought I'd mention it here. Product...
It's the NYSE and NASD rules on Pattern Day Trading - summary: o Customers who have made four or more securities day trades (open and close a...
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