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Euribor trading hours will be changed. Thank you for the correction. Short Sterling still closes at 18:00.

Trading is closed at 18:00 for these products. Eurodollar is closed at 21:00.

just21 asks 2. Liffe commodity options on cocoa,coffee, sugar etc, when are they coming? We are offering these options.

Sorry for inconvenience. We are working on it.

We just released a new webtrader. Now you can choose if it is RTH order or not. This is a new functionality. By default, any order will be RTH only. If you submitted the order as RTH, you will not be able to modify this flag on webtrader.

plugger, We do not have any account size requirements except $2000 minimum. We can decline application based on your answers if we decide that you are completely inexperienced trader. Otherwise, you are welcome.

Interactive Brokers is accepting IPE orders starting today.

Symbols are: EU3 on Eurex (DTB) I on LIFFE Let me also correct myself a bit. We offer futures and options on both exchanges.

IB does offer euribor futures and options on Eurex and futures on LIFFE.

We use SPAN. There cannot be simple and clear explanation. If you are interested, try to start here: http://www.cme.com/clearing/rmspan/span/compont2480.html

IB does not offer grains. All volume is on pit. We are trading electronic contracts only.

I usually use CME PC SPAN as a standard. We also have our own margin calculation software that gives same numbers.

1. There is no firm reason why SPAN margin cannot be higher than the max.risk. This margin is set by pretty complicated rules established by CME. I can just suggest that is will be generally better. 2. Your logic about initial and maintenance margin is correct. Your position will NOT be...

That is incorrect. For example, unbundled commissions is relatively new feature: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/accounts/fees/commissionFutures-FOPs.php?ib_entity=llc#unbundled You receive very good executions for your stock commissions. It is easy to lose on cheap commissions with bad...

$3.30 is for e-mini options. Futures are $4.80 http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/accounts/fees/commissionFutures-FOPs.php?ib_entity=llc

IB is not that scary after all :p You will pay commissions plus you need to have enough money to cover maintenance margin which is currently $3000. I would definitely recommend you to play with demo account for some time and to read more about futures before a real trading.

Generally speaking, SPAN margin should be less but it is really hard to compare. For ES June options portfolio that is very close to yours: LONG PUT 1050 SHORT PUT 1070 LONG CALL 1240 SHORT CALL 1220 Initial margin is $743, maintenance is $594. Now, if we take care about different multipliers...

just21, You will generally have smaller margin requirements. If you plan to play some kind of delta- or gamma- neutral games, then you better go for SPAN. Eurex is also fine. The difference is not that big. Eurex calculations ignore volatility variations but all other ideas are in place.

1. Clearing houses set minimal margin requirements. It is up to a broker to require more. 2. IB strictly follows the minimal margin requirements implementing correspondent algorithms of calculation for every exchange. Some exceptions apply. For example, we require $25-50 minimum for every short...

To CPTrader If you do not like complexity of TWS, I would suggest to try any of 3-rd party tools that work with us http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/software/tools/commercialToolsDisclaimer.php?ib_entity=llc Our CS was criticized a lot on this board but many customers are happy. You can...