Allocation of Partial Fills
How are executions allocated when an order receives a partial fill because an insufficient quantity is available to complete the allocation of shares/contracts to sub-accounts?
Overview:
From time-to-time, one may experience an allocation order which is partially executed and is canceled prior to being completed (i.e. market closes, contract expires, halts due to news, prices move in an unfavorable direction, etc.). In such cases, IB determines which customers (who were originally included in the order group and/or profile) will receive the executed shares/contracts. The methodology used by IB to impartially determine who receives the shares/contacts in the event of a partial fill is described in this article.
Background:
Before placing an order CTAs and FAs are given the ability to predetermine the method by which an execution is to be allocated amongst client accounts. They can do so by first creating a group (i.e. ratio/percentage) or profile (i.e. specific amount) wherein a distinct number of shares/contracts are specified per client account (i.e. pre-trade allocation). These amounts can be prearranged based on certain account values including the clients’ Net Liquidation Total, Available Equity, etc., or indicated prior to the order execution using Ratios, Percentages, etc. Each group and/or profile is generally created with the assumption that the order will be executed in full. However, as we will see, this is not always the case. Therefore, we are providing examples that describe and demonstrate the process used to allocate partial executions with pre-defined groups and/or profiles and how the allocations are determined.
Here is the list of allocation methods with brief descriptions about how they work.
· AvailableEquity
Use sub account’ available equality value as ratio.
· NetLiq
Use subaccount’ net liquidation value as ratio
· EqualQuantity
Same ratio for each account
· PctChange1:Portion of the allocation logic is in Trader Workstation (the initial calculation of the desired quantities per account).
· Profile
The ratio is prescribed by the user
· Inline Profile
The ratio is prescribed by the user.
· Model1:
Roughly speaking, we use each account NLV in the model as the desired ratio. It is possible to dynamically add (invest) or remove (divest) accounts to/from a model, which can change allocation of the existing orders.
Basic Examples:
Details:
CTA/FA has 3-clients with a predefined profile titled “XYZ commodities” for orders of 50 contracts which (upon execution) are allocated as follows:
Account (A) = 25 contracts
Account (B) = 15 contracts
Account (C) = 10 contracts
Example #1:
CTA/FA creates a DAY order to buy 50 Sept 2016 XYZ future contracts and specifies “XYZ commodities” as the predefined allocation profile. Upon transmission at 10 am (ET) the order begins to execute2but in very small portions and over a very long period of time. At 2 pm (ET) the order is canceled prior to being executed in full. As a result, only a portion of the order is filled (i.e., 7 of the 50 contracts are filled or 14%). For each account the system initially allocates by rounding fractional amounts down to whole numbers:
Account (A) = 14% of 25 = 3.5 rounded down to 3
Account (B) = 14% of 15 = 2.1 rounded down to 2
Account (C) = 14% of 10 = 1.4 rounded down to 1
To Summarize:
A: initially receives 3 contracts, which is 3/25 of desired (fill ratio = 0.12)
B: initially receives 2 contracts, which is 2/15 of desired (fill ratio = 0.134)
C: initially receives 1 contract, which is 1/10 of desired (fill ratio = 0.10)
The system then allocates the next (and final) contract to an account with the smallest ratio (i.e. Account C which currently has a ratio of 0.10).
A: final allocation of 3 contracts, which is 3/25 of desired (fill ratio = 0.12)
B: final allocation of 2 contracts, which is 2/15 of desired (fill ratio = 0.134)
C: final allocation of 2 contract, which is 2/10 of desired (fill ratio = 0.20)
The execution(s) received have now been allocated in full.
Example #2:
CTA/FA creates a DAY order to buy 50 Sept 2016 XYZ future contracts and specifies “XYZ commodities” as the predefined allocation profile. Upon transmission at 11 am (ET) the order begins to be filled3 but in very small portions and over a very long period of time. At 1 pm (ET) the order is canceled prior being executed in full. As a result, only a portion of the order is executed (i.e., 5 of the 50 contracts are filled or 10%).For each account, the system initially allocates by rounding fractional amounts down to whole numbers:
Account (A) = 10% of 25 = 2.5 rounded down to 2
Account (B) = 10% of 15 = 1.5 rounded down to 1
Account (C) = 10% of 10 = 1 (no rounding necessary)
To Summarize:
A: initially receives 2 contracts, which is 2/25 of desired (fill ratio = 0.08)
B: initially receives 1 contract, which is 1/15 of desired (fill ratio = 0.067)
C: initially receives 1 contract, which is 1/10 of desired (fill ratio = 0.10)
The system then allocates the next (and final) contract to an account with the smallest ratio (i.e. to Account B which currently has a ratio of 0.067).
A: final allocation of 2 contracts, which is 2/25 of desired (fill ratio = 0.08)
B: final allocation of 2 contracts, which is 2/15 of desired (fill ratio = 0.134)
C: final allocation of 1 contract, which is 1/10 of desired (fill ratio = 0.10)
The execution(s) received have now been allocated in full.
Example #3:
CTA/FA creates a DAY order to buy 50 Sept 2016 XYZ future contracts and specifies “XYZ commodities” as the predefined allocation profile. Upon transmission at 11 am (ET) the order begins to be executed2 but in very small portions and over a very long period of time. At 12 pm (ET) the order is canceled prior to being executed in full. As a result, only a portion of the order is filled (i.e., 3 of the 50 contracts are filled or 6%). Normally the system initially allocates by rounding fractional amounts down to whole numbers, however for a fill size of less than 4 shares/contracts, IB first allocates based on the following random allocation methodology.
In this case, since the fill size is 3, we skip the rounding fractional amounts down.
For the first share/contract, all A, B and C have the same initial fill ratio and fill quantity, so we randomly pick an account and allocate this share/contract. The system randomly chose account A for allocation of the first share/contract.
To Summarize3:
A: initially receives 1 contract, which is 1/25 of desired (fill ratio = 0.04)
B: initially receives 0 contracts, which is 0/15 of desired (fill ratio = 0.00)
C: initially receives 0 contracts, which is 0/10 of desired (fill ratio = 0.00)
Next, the system will perform a random allocation amongst the remaining accounts (in this case accounts B & C, each with an equal probability) to determine who will receive the next share/contract.
The system randomly chose account B for allocation of the second share/contract.
A: 1 contract, which is 1/25 of desired (fill ratio = 0.04)
B: 1 contract, which is 1/15 of desired (fill ratio = 0.067)
C: 0 contracts, which is 0/10 of desired (fill ratio = 0.00)
The system then allocates the final [3] share/contract to an account(s) with the smallest ratio (i.e. Account C which currently has a ratio of 0.00).
A: final allocation of 1 contract, which is 1/25 of desired (fill ratio = 0.04)
B: final allocation of 1 contract, which is 1/15 of desired (fill ratio = 0.067)
C: final allocation of 1 contract, which is 1/10 of desired (fill ratio = 0.10)
The execution(s) received have now been allocated in full.
Available allocation Flags
Besides the allocation methods above, user can choose the following flags, which also influence the allocation:
· Strict per-account allocation.
For the initially submitted order if one or more subaccounts are rejected by the credit checking, we reject the whole order.
· “Close positions first”1.This is the default handling mode for all orders which close a position (whether or not they are also opening position on the other side or not). The calculation are slightly different and ensure that we do not start opening position for one account if another account still has a position to close, except in few more complex cases.
Other factor affects allocations:
1) Mutual Fund: the allocation has two steps. The first execution report is received before market open. We allocate based onMonetaryValue for buy order and MonetaryValueShares for sell order. Later, when second execution report which has the NetAssetValue comes, we do the final allocation based on first allocation report.
2) Allocate in Lot Size: if a user chooses (thru account config) to prefer whole-lot allocations for stocks, the calculations are more complex and will be described in the next version of this document.
3) Combo allocation1: we allocate combo trades as a unit, resulting in slightly different calculations.
4) Long/short split1: applied to orders for stocks, warrants or structured products. When allocating long sell orders, we only allocate to accounts which have long position: resulting in calculations being more complex.
5) For non-guaranteed smart combo: we do allocation by each leg instead of combo.
6) In case of trade bust or correction1: the allocations are adjusted using more complex logic.
7) Account exclusion1: Some subaccounts could be excluded from allocation for the following reasons, no trading permission, employee restriction, broker restriction, RejectIfOpening, prop account restrictions, dynamic size violation, MoneyMarketRules restriction for mutual fund. We do not allocate to excluded accountsand we cancel the order after other accounts are filled. In case of partial restriction (e.g. account is permitted to close but not to open, or account has enough excess liquidity only for a portion of the desired position).
Footnotes:
SEC Tick Size Pilot Program FAQs
Tick Size Pilot ("TSP" or "Pilot") Program:
Under the TSP Program, if IBKR receives any order in a Pilot Security that does not conform to the designated pricing increment (e.g., a limit price in a $0.01 increment for a security designated as trading $0.05 increments), IBKR will REJECT that order, subject to limited exceptions. IBKR strongly encourages a thorough review of your software or your vendor’s software to understand the criteria for what causes an order in a Pilot Security to be rejected to permit you or your vendor to make changes to correctly handle orders in Test Group Pilot Securities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Is the Tick Size Pilot program still ongoing?
A: On March 29, 2019 the data collection requirements under the National Market System (NMS) plan to implement a Tick Size Pilot Program (Tick Size Pilot) ended. As a result, the Pilot Security File and Change File will no longer be produced on a daily basis. At the conclusion of the pilot, a blank Tick Size Pilot Securities file will be produced and the Change File will be updated to show the deletion of securities from the Tick Pilot Size list.
Q: What is the Tick Size Pilot?
A: On May 6, 2015, the SEC approved an amended TSP NMS Plan. The Pilot will be two years in length. Data collection for the Pilot began on April 4, 2016, 6 months prior to the implementation of the trading and quoting rules for the Pilot. Implementation of the trading and quoting rules for the Pilot will begin on October 3, 2016.
The Pilot will be conducted using a Control Group and three Test Groups where variations in quoting and trading rules exist between each group. Please see the TSP NMS Plan for additional information.
Q: Will the Pilot quoting and trading rules apply during regular market hours, pre-market hours and post market hours?
A: The Pilot rules apply during all operational hours (pre-market, regular hours, and post market hours trading).
Q: Will the Pilot quoting and trading rules apply to odd-lot and mixed-lot sizes?
A: Yes, the Pilot rules to all order sizes.
Q: Will orders in Control Group Securities be accepted in price increments of less than $0.05?
A: Yes, orders submitted in price increments of less than $0.05 will continue to be accepted in Control Group securities.
Q: Will orders in a Test Group 1, 2 or 3 Pilot Securities be accepted in price increments of less than $0.05?
A: No, unless covered by an exception, orders submitted in price increments of less than $0.05 will be rejected.
Q: Which Pilot Security Orders in Test Groups will Interactive Brokers accept at other than $0.05 increments?
Midpoint orders with no explicitly stated limit price or impermissible offsets will be accepted
VWAP orders that do not have an explicitly stated limit price or impermissible offsets will be accepted.
Interactive Brokers will accept Exchange operated Retail Price Improvement orders as follows:
Test Group 1 in $0.001 price increments
Test Groups 2 and 3 in $0.005 price increments.
Q: Will there be any changes to the Opening / Closing processes on Exchanges?
A: Please refer to each of the exchange rules for details but in general, there will be no changes to the Opening / Closing process. All orders entered and eligible to participate in Exchange Opening / Closing Cross will be accepted in increments of $0.05. The Exchanges will begin publishing all quotes in increments of $0.05; however, Net Order Imbalance Indicator prices may be published in increments of $0.025.
Q: What will happen to my GTC order that was placed prior to October 3rd in a Pilot Stock that was priced in impermissible tick increments?
A: Interactive Brokers will adjust outstanding limit and stop GTC orders in Pilot stocks in Test Groups that are not in permissible tick increments (e.g., a buy limit order at $5.01 will be adjusted to $5.00 and a sell limit at $5.01 adjusted to $5.05).
Q: What will happen to my GTC order placed after October 3rd that was placed and accepted in a nickel tick increment but the Pilot Stock moves from a Test Group to the Control Group that permits non-nickel increments?
A: The GTC order will automatically be able to be revised by the user in non-nickel increments on the date the Pilot stock moves from the Test Group to the Control Group. Similarly, if a stock is added to Test Group due to a corporate action, IBKR will cancel the GTC order if it is priced in impermissible increments.
Q: Where can I find out more information?
A: See KB2752 or the FINRA website for additional details regarding the Pilot Program: http://www.finra.org/industry/tick-size-pilot-program
Locating Portfolio Page
The portfolio page allows you to view and montor your current portfolio at the individual position level, including psoition quantity, market value, current bid-ask and profit/loss. Instructions for locating the page vary by trading platform and are outlined below:
TWS Classic - First check to see if you have detached the page from the main window (an option provided by right clicking on the tab). If this is the case, the page will be open but hidden behind the main window. Minimize the main window by clicking on the minimize icon located in the upper-right hand corner of the screen. If you are able to then view the portfolio page and wish to reattach it, simply right click on the tab to open the menu and select the "Attach Page" option.
If the page is not detached, select the "Account Window" option from the top menu bar and then "Portfolio Window" menu option.
Mosiac - from the Montor window, click on the small + sign located to the right of any existing monitor tabs. Then select "Portfolio" and this page will reappear.
Additional Information Regarding the Use of Stop Orders
U.S. equity markets occasionally experience periods of extraordinary volatility and price dislocation. Sometimes these occurrences are prolonged and at other times they are of very short duration. Stop orders may play a role in contributing to downward price pressure and market volatility and may result in executions at prices very far from the trigger price.
Investors may use stop sell orders to help protect a profit position in the event the price of a stock declines or to limit a loss. In addition, investors with a short position may use stop buy orders to help limit losses in the event of price increases. However, because stop orders, once triggered, become market orders, investors immediately face the same risks inherent with market orders – particularly during volatile market conditions when orders may be executed at prices materially above or below expected prices.
While stop orders may be a useful tool for investors to help monitor the price of their positions, stop orders are not without potential risks. If you choose to trade using stop orders, please keep the following information in mind:
· Stop prices are not guaranteed execution prices. A “stop order” becomes a “market order” when the “stop price” is reached and the resulting order is required to be executed fully and promptly at the current market price. Therefore, the price at which a stop order ultimately is executed may be very different from the investor’s “stop price.” Accordingly, while a customer may receive a prompt execution of a stop order that becomes a market order, during volatile market conditions, the execution price may be significantly different from the stop price, if the market is moving rapidly.
· Stop orders may be triggered by a short-lived, dramatic price change. During periods of volatile market conditions, the price of a stock can move significantly in a short period of time and trigger an execution of a stop order (and the stock may later resume trading at its prior price level). Investors should understand that if their stop order is triggered under these circumstances, their order may be filled at an undesirable price, and the price may subsequently stabilize during the same trading day.
· Sell stop orders may exacerbate price declines during times of extreme volatility. The activation of sell stop orders may add downward price pressure on a security. If triggered during a precipitous price decline, a sell stop order also is more likely to result in an execution well below the stop price.
· Placing a “limit price” on a stop order may help manage some of these risks. A stop order with a “limit price” (a “stop limit” order) becomes a “limit order” when the stock reaches or exceeds the “stop price.” A “limit order” is an order to buy or sell a security for an amount no worse than a specific price (i.e., the “limit price”). By using a stop limit order instead of a regular stop order, a customer will receive additional certainty with respect to the price the customer receives for the stock. However, investors also should be aware that, because a sell order cannot be filled at a price that is lower (or a buy order for a price that is higher) than the limit price selected, there is the possibility that the order will not be filled at all. Customers should consider using limit orders in cases where they prioritize achieving a desired target price more than receiving an immediate execution irrespective of price.
· The risks inherent in stop orders may be higher during illiquid market hours or around the open and close when markets may be more volatile. This may be of heightened importance for illiquid stocks, which may become even harder to sell at the then current price level and may experience added price dislocation during times of extraordinary market volatility. Customers should consider restricting the time of day during which a stop order may be triggered to prevent stop orders from activating during illiquid market hours or around the open and close when markets may be more volatile, and consider using other order types during these periods.
· In light of the risks inherent in using stop orders, customers should carefully consider using other order types that may also be consistent with their trading needs.
市场数据非专业客户问卷
Overview:
如何完成最新的非专业客户问卷。
Background:
纽约证券交易所（NYSE）及大多数美国的交易所均要求供应商在允许客户接收市场数据前确认每个客户接收市场数据的身份。未来，我们将使用非专业客户问卷来识别及确认所有订阅用户的市场数据身份。根据交易所的要求，在未明确客户为非专业人士之前，将默认客户的市场数据接收身份为专业人士。该流程能够保证所有新订阅用户的数据订阅身份是准确的。若要获取有关非专业人士定义的简要指南，请见ibkb.interactivebrokers.com/article/2369。
您必须回答问卷上的所有问题，方可被定义为非专业人士。鉴于交易所要求供应商明确获得客户为非专业人士的证明，若问卷回答不完整或不清晰，客户将被界定为专业投资者，直至其身份得到确认。
如您的身份有所变更，请联系帮助台。
问题解释：
1) 商业及业务用途
a) 您是否出于业务需要、或代表其他商业实体接收财经信息（包括关于证券、商品及其他金融产品的新闻或价格数据）？
解释：除个人用途外，您是否代表公司或其他组织接收及使用本账户中的市场数据？
b) 您是否代表公司、合伙企业、专业信托机构、专业投资俱乐部或其他实体开展证券、商品或外汇交易？
解释：您只代表个人交易，还是也代表机构（如，有限责任公司、有限责任企业、股份有限公司、公司、有限责任合伙企业等）交易？
c) 您是否就以下事项与其他实体或个人达成过协议：(a) 分享交易活动的盈利，或 (b)获取交易酬劳？
解释：您是否通过交易获得酬劳，或与第三方实体或个人分享交易活动的盈利？
d) 您是否通过交易换取办公场所、设备或其他福利？或者，您是否担任任意个人、企业或商业实体的财务顾问？
解释：您是否以任意形式从第三方获得交易的酬劳，该酬劳不一定以货币的形式支付。
2) 担任职务
a) 目前您是否担任任何投资顾问或经纪交易商的职务？
解释：您是否通过管理第三方的资产或指导他人如何管理资产获得酬劳？
b) 您是否担任证券、商品或外汇方面的资产管理人？
解释：您是否通过管理证券、商品或外汇资产获得酬劳？
c) 目前您是否在工作中使用此类财经信息，或将其用于管理您的雇主或公司的资产？
解释：您使用数据是否单纯出于商业目的，即，用于管理您的雇主及/或公司的资产？
d) 您交易时是否使用了其他个人或实体的资金？
解释：您的账户中除了您个人的资产，是否有其他实体的资产？
3) 向其他任意实体传播、再发布或提供数据
a) 您是否以任意方式向任意第三方传播、再传播、发布或提供任何从服务中获得的财经信息？
解释：您是否以任意形式向其他实体发送您从我方获得的任何数据？
4) 合资格的专业证券/期货交易商
a) 目前，您是否为任意证券机构、商品或期货市场的注册或合资格的专业证券交易员，或为任意国家交易所、监管机构、专业协会或公认专业机构的投资顾问？i, ii
是☐ 否☐
i) 监管机构的例子包括但不限于：
- 美国证券交易委员会（SEC）
- 美国商品期货交易委员会（CFTC）
- 英国金融服务局（FSA）
- 日本金融服务局（JFSA）
ii) 自律组织（SROs）的例子包括但不限于：
- 美国纽约证券交易所（NYSE）
- 美国金融业监管局（FINRA）
- 瑞士联邦金融局（VQF）
盈透证券欢迎您
Overview:
现在您的账户已完成入金并获批，您可以开始交易了。以下信息可以帮助您入门。
- 您的资金
- 设置您的账户以进行交易
- 如何交易
- 在全球范围进行交易
- 拓展您IB经验的五个要点
1. 您的资金
存款&取款基本信息。所有转账都通过您的账户管理进行管理
存款
首先，通过您的账户管理 > 资金 > 资金转账 > 转账类型：“存款”创建一个存款通知（如何创建存款通知）。 第二步，通知您的银行进行电汇转账，在存款通知中提供详细银行信息。
取款
通过您的账户管理 > 资金 > 资金转账 > 转账类型：“取款”创建一个取款指令（如何创建取款指令）
如果您通知要进行超出取款限额的取款，则会被视为异常取款，我们因此将需要匹配银行账户持有人和IB账户。如果目的地银行账户已被用作存款，那么取款将会被处理；否则，您必须联系客户服务并提供所需文件。
错误排查
存款：我的银行发出了资金，但我没有看到资金记入我的IB账户。可能的原因：
a) 资金转账需要1至4个工作日。
b) 存款通知缺失。您必须通过账户管理创建存款通知并向客户服务发送一条咨询单。
c) 修改详情缺失。转账详情中缺失您的姓名或IB账户号码。您必须联系您的银行索取完整的修改详情。
d) IB发起的ACH存款7个工作日内限额为10万美元。如果您开立的是初始要求为11万美元的投资组合保证金账户，最好选择电汇存款以减少您第一笔交易的等待时间。如果选择ACH，会需要等待近2周时间，或者可以选择临时升级至RegT。
取款：我已经请求了取款，但我没有看到资金记入我的银行账户。可能的原因：
a) 资金转账需要1至4个工作日。
b) 被拒。超出最大取款限额。请检查您账户的现金余额。注意，出于监管要求，存入资金时会有三天置存期，之后才可以被取出。
c) 您的银行退回了资金。可能是因为接收银行账户与汇款银行账户名称不匹配。
2. 设置您的账户以进行交易
现金与保证金账户的区别：如果您选择快速申请，默认您的账户类型为配备美国股票许可的现金账户。如果您想使用杠杆并以保证金交易，参见此处如何升级为RegT保证金账户
交易许可
为了能够交易特定国家的某一特定资产类别，您需要通过账户管理获得该资产类别的交易许可。请注意，交易许可是免费的。但您可能需要签署当地监管部门所要求的风险披露。如何请求交易许可
市场数据
如果想获取某一特定产品/交易所的实时市场数据，您需要订阅交易所收费的市场数据包。如何订阅市场数据
市场数据助手会帮助您选择正确的数据包。请观看该视频，其解释了市场数据助手是如何工作的。
客户可以通过从未订阅的代码行点击免费延时数据按钮选择接收免费的延时市场数据。
顾问账户
请阅读用户指南顾问入门指南。在这里，您可以看到如何向您的顾问账户创建其他使用者以及如何授予其访问权限等等。
3. 如何交易
如果想学习如何使用我们的交易平台，您可以访问交易者大学。在这里您可以找到我们以10种语言提供的实时与录制网研会以及有关交易平台的课程与文档。
交易者工作站（TWS）
要求更高级交易工具的交易者可以使用我们做市商设计的交易者工作站（TWS）。TWS有着便于操作的电子表格式界面，可优化您的交易速度和效率，支持60多种定单类型，配备可适应任何交易风格的特定任务交易工具，并可实时监控账户余额与活动。试试两种不同模式：
魔方TWS：直观可用性，简便的交易准入，定单管理，自选列表与图表全部在一个窗口呈现。
标准模式TWS：为需要更高级工具与算法的交易者提供高级定单管理。
基本描述与信息 / 快速入门指南 / 用户指南
互动课程：TWS基础 / TWS设置 / 魔方TWS
如何下单交易：标准模式TWS视频 / 魔方TWS视频
交易工具：基本描述与信息 / 用户指南
要求：如何安装适用于Windows的Java / 如何安装适用于MAC的Java / 需打开端口4000和4001
登录TWS / 下载TWS
网络交易者（WebTrader）
偏好干净简洁界面的交易者可以使用我们基于HTML的网络交易者。网络交易者便于查看市场数据、提交定单以及监控您的账户与执行。从各浏览器使用最新版本网络交易者
快速入门指南 / 网络交易者用户指南
简介：网络交易者视频
如何下单交易：网络交易者视频
登录网络交易者
移动交易者（MobileTrader）
我们的移动解决方案可供您随时随地用您的IB账户进行交易。IB TWS iOS版和IB TWS BlackBerry版是为这些型号定制设计的，而通用的移动交易者支持大多数其他智能手机。
基本描述与信息
定单类型 可用定单类型与描述 / 视频 / 课程 / 用户指南
模拟交易 基本描述与信息 / 如何获得模拟交易账户
一旦您的模拟交易账户创建成功，您便可用模拟交易账户分享您真实账户的市场数据：账户管理 > 管理账户 > 设置 > 模拟交易
4. 在全球范围进行交易
IB账户为多币种账户。您的账户可以同时持有不同的货币，可供您从一个账户交易全球范围内的多种产品。
基础货币
您的基础货币决定了您报表的转换货币以及用于确定保证金要求的货币。基础货币在您开立账户时决定。客户随时可通过账户管理改变其基础货币。
我们不会自动将货币转换为您的基础货币
货币转换必须由客户手动完成。在该视频中，您可以学习如何进行货币转换。
要开仓以您账户所不持有之货币计价的头寸，您可以有以下两种选择：
A) 货币转换。
B) IB保证金贷款。（对现金账户不可用）
请查看该课程，其解释了外汇交易方法。
5. 拓展您IB经验的五个要点
1. 合约搜索
在这里，您会找到我们的所有产品、代码与说明。
2. IB知识库
IB知识库包含了一系列术语、指导性文章、错误排查技巧以及指南，旨在帮助IB客户管理其IB账户。只需在搜索按钮输入您想要了解的内容，您便会得到答案。
3. 账户管理
我们的交易平台可供您访问市场，账户管理则可供您访问自己的IB账户。使用账户管理可管理账户相关任务，如存入或取出资金、查看您的报表、修改市场数据与新闻订阅、更改交易许可并验证或更改您的个人信息。
登录账户管理 / 账户管理快速入门指南 / 账户管理用户指南
4. 安全登录系统
为向您提供最高级别的在线安全，盈透证券推出了安全登录系统（SLS），通过安全登录系统访问账户需要进行双因素验证。双因素验证旨在于登录时采用两项安全因素确认您的身份：1)您的用户名与密码组合；和2)生成随机、一次性安全代码的安全设备。因为登录账户需要既知晓您的用户名/密码又持有实物安全设备，所以参加安全登录系统基本上可以杜绝除您之外的其他任何人访问您账户的可能性。
如何激活您的安全设备 / 如何获取安全代码卡 / 如何退还安全设备
如果忘记密码或丢失安全代码卡，请联系我们获取即时帮助。
5. 报表与报告
我们的报表与报告方便查看和进行自定义，覆盖了您盈透账户的方方面面。如何查看活动报表
How to start multiple TWS sessions on a Mac
Background:
By default macOS does not allow the user to run multiple sessions of the same application. The following workaround can overcome this limitation in case you need to run the Trader Workstation for more than one user.
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In case running different versions of the TWS is suitable to your needs, please follow the instructions on Procedure 1
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In case you need multiple sessions of the same TWS version, please follow the instructions on Procedure 2
Procedure 1
1) Open the web page ibkr.com
2) Navigate to the menu Technology > TWS Software.
3) First download and install one of the auto-updating TWS versions (TWS LATEST or TWS according to your preference).
4) Once you have completed the installation, download and install one of the offline versions (OFFLINE TWS LATEST or OFFLINE TWS according to your preference).
5) You will then see on your Desktop two different Trader Workstation icons. You can use the first shortcut to start the first TWS session and the second one to start the additional one (see Figure 1.). Note: the link containing the version number in the name is the OFFLINE version. This will be a version that needs periodical manual updates.
Figure 1.
Procedure 2
1) Launch the first session of the Trader Workstation using the TWS icon present on your Desktop. If you still do not have any Trader Workstation icon, please go to the web page ibkr.com and click on the menu Technology > TWS Software. Then download and install one of the TWS versions displayed.
2) Open the Finder and click on Applications on the left side menu. Then select Utilities and then launch Terminal (see Figure 2.).
Figure 2.
3) The Terminal will appear on the screen and will point to the home folder of your current macOS user. Then enter the commands listed below (see Figure 3.) on your Terminal. After each one, press ENTER on your keyboard.
cd Applications
cd Trader\ Workstation
open -n Trader\ Workstation.app
Figure 3.
4) The login window for your second TWS session will then appear on your Desktop. You can now close the Terminal.
Note: the procedure above presumes that the TWS executable is located in the following path: users/yourusername/home/Applications/Trader Workstation/Trader Workstation.app
If at the time you installed the TWS, you selected to install it for all the users of your system, then the TWS executable will be located here:
/Applications/Trader Workstation/Trader Workstation.app
and therefore you would need to issue the following commands in the Terminal:
cd /Applications
open -n Trader\ Workstation.app
How to overcome the warning message "The signature of the file is corrupt or invalid"
Overview:
This article describes how to overcome the warning message which you might receive when you download the Trader Workstation or IB Gateway installation packages.
Background:
Since a Microsoft update has modified the signature validation mechanisms, the Trader Workstation and IB Gateway installation packages might be reported as having an invalid or corrupt signature, although their signature is indeed intact and absolutely valid.
If you are using Microsoft Edge as browser please follow all the steps below. If you are using any other browser start directly from point 3.
1. As soon as the installation package has been completely downloaded, you will notice on the bar at the bottom of your browser frame the warning message "The signature of the file tws-... is corrupt or invalid". Please click on the button View Downloads to open the DOWNLOADS panel. .png){kind=small}
2. Right click on the filename and select Run anyway.
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3. Once the installer has been launched, the SmartScreen filter will display an additional warning message. Click on the link More Info.
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4. Now click the button Run Anyway to allow the file execution. The installation will then start.
How to install Java on a Linux computer
Overview:
This article will walk you through the process of installing the official Oracle Java platform on your Linux machine.
Background:
There are many Linux distributions available and many of them come with one or more Java platform/s pre-installed. In the vast majority of the cases the Java platform which comes pre-installed on a Linux machine is not the official Oracle Java, but another one such as OpenJKD or IBM Java.
The Trader Workstation has been developed on the official Oracle Java platform and shows the most stable behavior and the best performances when run by the official Oracle Java process. Therefore we recommend to all the Linux users, who want to run the Trader Workstation, to install the official Oracle Java platform and set it as the preferred Java environment to be used by the operating system.
For the purpose of this guide, we will divide the Linux distributions nowadays available into three big families:
- APT based Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Mint) - those distributions use the Advanced Packaging Tool to fetch and install software packages in a semi-automatic way, resolving and taking care of dependencies.
- RPM based Linux distributions (Suse, OpenSUSE, Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora, Oracle Linux) - those distributions allow the installation of software packages (.rpm files), which contain the binary files to be installed on the system and an integrated dependency checker script. The .rpm packages allow a simplified and smooth installation of software without requiring a deep knowledge of the system.
- Other Linux distributions - those distributions may or may not use a specific package manager but all of them allow the installation of software using the source code package (.tar.gz) through a series of command to be issued on the Terminal.
How to install the official Oracle Java on APT based Linux distributions
The most simple way to install Java on Ubuntu or Mint is using the webupd8 repository. This method will install the latest version of JDK 8 and the JRE 8 browser plugin. The supported versions are: Ubuntu 15.04, 14.10, 14.04, 12.04 - Linux Mint 17.1, 17, 13
For details, please refer to: http://www.webupd8.org/2012/09/install-oracle-java-8-in-ubuntu-via-ppa.html
a. On your Linux machine, open the "Terminal". If you need help with accessing and using the Terminal, please refer to: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal
b. Become root, by typing su on the Terminal and entering the super user password. Instead of becoming root, you can choose to use the sudo feature (which gives your user the root privileges for a single command). If you want to use sudo, just add sudo before each one of the commands you will enter in the Terminal. You will be requested to enter the sudo password.
c. Add the webupd8 repository by tiping add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java Follow the instructions on the screen. You should be asked to press [ENTER] to continue. Once done, the repository will be added.
d. Type the command apt-get update
e. Enter the command: apt-get install oracle-java8-installer The process will download and install automatically the required packages along with their dependencies. Once the command has completed, the Oracle Java platform will be ready to be used.
Should you prefer to have control of all the phases of the installation, instead of relying on the APT facility, please refer to the instructions on this page: http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Oracle-Java-JRE-on-Ubuntu-Linux
How to install the official Oracle Java on RPM based Linux distributions
a. On your Linux machine, open the "Terminal". If you need help with accessing and using the Terminal, please refer to: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal
b. Become root, by typing su on the Terminal and entering the super user password. Instead of becoming root, you can choose to use the sudo feature (which gives your user the root privileges for single commands). If you want to use sudo, just add sudo before each one of the commands you will enter in the Terminal. You will be requested to enter the sudo password.
c. Create the folder /usr/java by issuing the command mkdir /usr/java. If the directory already exists you will see a message indicating that. In this case you can proceed directly to point d.
d. Go to the page https://www.java.com/en/download/linux_manual.jsp
e. If you have a 32 bit system, download the file "Linux RPM" . If you have a 64 bit system, download the file "Linux64 RPM". In either case, please instruct your browser to save the file in the folder /usr/java or move the file to that foder once it has been downloaded.
f. Go back to the Terminal and move to the /usr/java folder by typing cd /usr/java
g. List the content of the folder by typing the command ls -la You should see the file you downloaded. It will be called jre-XuYY-linux-ARCH.rpm (where X is the Java family, YY the update number and ARCH will be i586 for 32 bit installer and x64 for 64 bit installer)
h. Launch this command to perform the installation: rpm -ivh jre-XuYY-linux-ARCH.rpm Obviously you need to use the real file name, for example jre-8u65-linux-x64.rpm
Once the installation has been performed, the Oracle Java should be ready to be used. Usually a system restart is not required on Linux machines. In case you see warning or error message/s during the installation, please check their content and search the Internet for possible solutions. Most of the time the warning/error messages maight refer to missing dependencies (this means that another package needs to be installed before you can install Java) or to unsufficient privileges (this means that you are launching the command with a regular user instead of "root"). If you cannot find the proper course of actions to overcome the issue, please refer to the support documentation or forums for your current Linux distribution.
How to install the official Oracle Java on other Linux distributions
If your Linux distribution does not support RPM or APT package managers, the installation of Oracle Java can be performed manually in this way:
a. On your Linux machine, open the "Terminal".
b. Become root, by typing su on the Terminal and entering the super user password. Instead of becoming root, you can choose to use the sudo feature (which gives your user the root privileges for single commands). If you want to use sudo, just add sudo before each one of the commands you will enter in the Terminal. You will be then required to enter the sudo password.
c. Create the folder /usr/java by issuing the command mkdir /usr/java. If the directory already exists you will see a message indicating that. In this case you can proceed directly to point d.
d. Go to the page https://www.java.com/en/download/linux_manual.jsp
e. If you have a 32 bit system, download the file "Linux" . If you have a 64 bit system, download the file "Linux x64". In either case, please instruct your browser to save the file in the folder /usr/java or move the file to that foder once it has been downloaded.
f. Go back to the Terminal and move to the /usr/java folder by typing cd /usr/java
g. List the content of the folder by typing the command ls -la You should see the file you downloaded. It will be called jre-XuYY-linux-ARCH.tar.gz (where X is the Java family, YY the update number and ARCH will be i586 for 32 bit installer and x64 for 64 bit installer)
h. Launch this command to perform the installation: tar zxvf jre-XuYY-linux-ARCH.tar.gz Obviously you need to use the real file name, for example jre-8u65-linux-x64.tar.gz
i. Once done, enter command ls -la You will see the folder /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY (where X is the Java family, YY the update number)
l. The Java executables are now present in the folder /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin
m. Now check which is the symbolic link used by the system to access the java executables by entering the commands:
which java - you will receive an output similar to this: /usr/bin/java From now on we will refer to this path as javasympath.
which javac - you will receive an output similar to this: /usr/bin/java From now on we will refer to this path as javacsympath.
which javaws - you will receive an output similar to this: /usr/bin/java From now on we will refer to this path as javawssympath.
Unless your are launching the java applications using the full path (for example /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin/java ...), you would need to tell your system which java executables should be used when a generic java command is issued. In order to to this, you can either update your alternatives files (if your system supports them) or the symbolic links. Here below you can see the instructions, according to your system:
- If your system uses the alternatives files:
n. Issue the following commands, paying attention to make the necessary substitutions .
update-alternatives --install javasympath java /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin/java 1
update-alternatives --install javacsympath javac /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin/javac 1
update-alternatives --install javawssympath javaws /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin/javaws 1
- If your system does not use the alternatives files:
n. Issue the following commands, paying attention to make the necessary substitutions .
ln -sf /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin/java javasympath
ln -sf /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin/javac javacsympath
ln -sf /usr/java/jre1.X.0_YY/bin/javaws javawssympath
Market Data Non-Professional Questionnaire
Overview:
Insight into completing the new Non-Professional Questionnaire.
Background:
The NYSE and most US exchanges require vendors to positively confirm the market data status of each customer before allowing them to receive market data. Going forward, the Non-Professional Questionnaire will be used to identify and positively confirm the market data status of all customer subscribers. As per exchange requirements, without positively identifying customers as non-professional, the default market data status will be professional. The process will protect and maintain the correct market data status for all new subscribers. For a short guide on non-professional definitions, please see https://ibkr.info/article/2369.
Each question on the questionnaire must be answered in order to have a non-professional designation. As exchanges require positive confirmations of proof for non-professional designations, an incomplete or unclear Non-Professional Questionnaire will result in a Professional designation until the status can be confirmed.
If the status should change, please contact the helpdesk.
Explanation of questions:
1) Commercial & Business purposes
a) Do you receive financial information (including news or price data concerning securities, commodities and other financial instruments) for your business or any other commercial entity?
Explanation: Are you receiving and using the market data for use on behalf of a company or other organization aside from using the data on this account for personal use?
b) Are you conducting trading of any securities, commodities or forex for the benefit of a corporation, partnership, professional trust, professional investment club or other entity?
Explanation: Are you trading for yourself only or are you trading on behalf of an organization (Ltd, LLC, GmbH, Co., LLP, Corp.)?
c) Have you entered into any agreement to (a) share the profit of your trading activities or (b) receive compensation for your trading activities?
Explanation: Are you being compensated to trade or are you sharing profits from your trading activities with a third party entity or individual?
d) Are you receiving office space, and equipment or other benefits in exchange for your trading or work as a financial consultant to any person, firm or business entity?
Explanation: Are you being compensated in any way for your trading activity by a third party, not necessarily by being paid in currency.
2) Act in a capacity
a) Are you currently acting in any capacity as an investment adviser or broker dealer?
Explanation: Are you being compensated to manage third party assets or compensated to advise others on how to manage their assets?
b) Are you engaged as an asset manager for securities, commodities or forex?
Explanation: Are you being compensated to manage securities, commodities, or forex?
c) Are you currently using this financial information in a business capacity or for managing your employer’s or company’s assets?
Explanation: Are you using data at all for a commercial purposes specifically to manage your employer and/or company assets?
d) Are you using the capital of any other individual or entity in the conduct of your trading?
Explanation: Are there assets of any other entity in your account other than your own?
3) Distribute, republish or provide data to any other party
a) Are you distributing, redistributing, publishing, making available or otherwise providing any financial information from the service to any third party in any manner?
Explanation: Are you sending any data you receive from us to another party in any way, shape, or form?
4) Qualified professional securities / futures trader
a) Are you currently registered or qualified as a professional securities trader with any security agency, or with any commodities or futures contract market or investment adviser with any national or state exchange, regulatory authority, professional association or recognized professional body? i, ii
YES☐ NO☐
i) Examples of Regulatory bodies include, but are not limited to,
- US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- UK Financial Service Authority (FSA)
- Japanese Financial Service Agency (JFSA)
ii) Examples of Self-Regulatory Organization (SROs) include, but are not limited to:
- US NYSE
- US FINRA
- Swiss VQF
