Hi everyone, I'm currently trading futures and futures on options on IBKR, but I've been getting warnings about violating the PDT (Pattern Day Trader) rule. As far as I know, PDT rules shouldn't apply to futures or futures on options trading, so this is quite confusing. Here's a bit more context: My account is primarily used for trading futures and futures on options. Despite this, I'm still receiving PDT violation warnings. I also have some some stocks and stock options but i don't trade them same day. Has anyone else encountered this issue on IBKR? Is it possible that this is a glitch or a setting I need to adjust? I'd appreciate any insights or advice on how to resolve this. Thanks in advance for your help!
Doesn't make any sense. I assume it's a glitch. If you email them they'll eventually get back to you. Futures and futures options (which is considered futures) should be exempt from PDT
It's not a glitch. The futures req probably took him under $25K while he traded more than three round trips in equities. They still seg the futures so it will reset when the futures are gone.
It sounds like you are trading FOPs on stocks. If you are, then section 1256 does not apply, because those are considered equity options (and the futures on them are considered "equity futures".) Without section 1256 protection, the PDT rule will apply.