In the case of IB, I have had this same issue with both European style and American stock options. IB seems to just make up their own trading rules.
This is the message I receive when trying to open an account with Charles Schwab international. Tastytrade is perhaps a better option, I don't...
Strategy builder, I know legging in would initially cost more because each leg is treated individually before being recognised as a spread.
I have recently begun trading with IB using options trades such as Vertical spreads, Calendar spreads, Butterfly spreads etc. I have noticed that...
Thank you for your constructive, well-informed reply.
Such a funny man, aren't you. You're nothing but a pathetic troll, who's very images you post just now are based on yourself. Now if you don't...
I wouldn't consider Desterio a genuine poster at all I'm afraid. He never has any valuable contribution to my questions. Case closed. Thank you...
Regarding the index options in particular, for which there are no position limits. I am wondering how feasible it would be to buy or sell 1...
Yes I have looked at position limits for both equity options and index options. On index options such as SPX, NDX and RUT there are no position...
Yes fair point. I also accept the minimum price fluctuations would be $2,500,000. So extraordinarily risky, not to mention capital intensive.
As you all may be aware, there are no position limits in effect for most European style index options. Probably the most liquid of these is the...
The only person embarrassing themselves is you, with your compulsion to post stupid, sanctimonious comments and replies. Do yourself a favour and...
You tell yourself that if it helps you sleep easier at night...
Because it is simply convenient to be able to open the desired quantity in one order ticket. Especially if the strategy requires more than a...
I am looking into opening an account with Tastyrade to trade options, after experiencing disappointment with IB's paper money platform. I believe...
I have not found a resolution as of yet.
Not at all. Your input is valuable and insightful. I guess it's a case that not many retail traders are trading such sizes, and many more would...
A screen grab from the CBOE website, product specifications for SPX options.
Sorry. I meant cash-settled index options, European style.
Are you able to read basic material? I am well aware there are position limits, and my hypothetical order in the screenshot conforms to said...
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