Assets eligible to be transferred through ACATS
Instruments handled by the ACATS system include the following asset classes: equities, options, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, mutual funds and cash. It should be noted; however, that ACATS eligibility does not guarantee that any given security will transfer as each receiving broker maintains its own requirements as to which asset classes as well as securities within a particular asset class it will accept.
Account holders are encouraged to use the Contract Search link on IB’s homepage to assess transfer eligibility prior to initiating a full account transfer request.
Can mutual funds be purchased on margin?
By regulation, brokers may not allow clients to purchase mutual funds on margin. However, once purchased and held as fully-paid for a period of 30 days, the mutual fund shares have loan value which may be used to extend margin credit against subsequent stock purchases.
If how will I know the transaction price of a mutual fund purchase or sale on any given day?
Individuals who purchase or redeem mutual fund shares receive the next computed share price following the fund's receipt of the transaction order. Mutual fund orders are accumulated during the day and are transmitted to the fund at 15:59 for pricing. Once the fund determines its net asset value as of the close, this price will be posted to your Daily Activity Statement and to the TWS.
Can advisors trade Mutual Funds?
Overview:
Mutual Funds
Beginning with TWS build 892, advisors have the ability to trade mutual funds by using a single account allocation.
