Options on futures & IB

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by J-Law, Dec 12, 2002.

  1. artguy

    artguy Guest

    Correct me if I'm wrong but if you're American, you can't trade European options.
     
    #11     Jan 23, 2003
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  2. GATrader

    GATrader

    I assumed that you could because it is in the product list in IB. Let me double check ,thanks for the heads up.
     
    #12     Jan 23, 2003
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  3. def

    def Sponsor

    I believe the SEC rule is that Americans can trade options on futures but not overseas equity options or equity index unless you are a qualified invester (100 million - not a typo). You can trade some options on futures as they fall under the jurisdiction of the CFTC.
     
    #13     Jan 23, 2003
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