Fees for Trading Warrants and Structured Products on Euronext

Overview: 

Euronext's fee thresholds on structured products and how it impacts clients' trading, for both fixed and tiered commission models

Background: 

Clients that place orders and trade for more than EUR 6'000 in Warrants and Structured Products will be charged a 2.5 basis points fee with a maximum of EUR 20. 

 

The table below displays the exchange fees for warrants and structured products when trading on Euronext:

Product Group

Fee

Minimum per Trade

Maximum per Trade

Warrants & Structured Products – trade value up to EUR 6’000

0.00

N/A

N/A

Warrants & Structured Products – trade value more than EUR 6’000

2.50 bps

N/A

EUR 20 per Trade

 

Calculations:

For Cost Plus (Tiered) Clients:

Example: Client wishes to trade structured products on Euronext for a total trade value of EUR 10’000.

Scenario A:

Trade value = EUR 10’000

Fee = 2.5 Bps

As the trade value is above EUR 6’000, the fee of 2.50 bps applies and therefore an additional EUR 2.50 will have to be paid for the trade.

Scenario B:

Order 1:

Trade Value = EUR 5’000

Fee = 0.00

Order 2:

Trade Value = EUR 5’000

Fee = 0.00

As the trade value of each trade is below EUR 6’000, no additional fees apply.

Note: This calculation does not impact clients on the Fixed commission schedule.

Más información acerca del uso de las órdenes stop

Los mercados de acciones estadounidenses ocasionalmente atraviesan periodos de extraordinaria volatilidad y desajuste de precios. A veces, estos sucesos son prolongados y en otras ocasiones son de muy corta duración. Las órdenes stop pueden contribuir a la presión a la baja en los precios y a la volatilidad del mercado. Asimismo, pueden tener como resultado ejecuciones a precios muy alejados del precio de activación. 

Los inversores pueden utilizar las órdenes stop de venta para ayudar a proteger una posición con ganancias en caso de disminución del precio de una acción o para limitar una pérdida. Además, los inversores con una posición corta pueden utilizar las órdenes stop para ayudar a limitar las pérdidas en caso de un aumento de precio. No obstante, teniendo en cuenta que una vez activadas las órdenes stop se convierten en órdenes de mercado, los inversores inmediatamente enfrentan los mismos riesgos inherentes a las órdenes de mercado. Esto se acentúa durante las condiciones volátiles del mercado ya que las órdenes pueden ejecutarse a precios considerablemente superiores o inferiores al precio esperado.
 
Si bien las órdenes stop pueden ser una herramienta útil que permite a los inversores controlar el precio de sus posiciones, estás órdenes no quedan exentas de riesgos potenciales.  Si decide utilizar órdenes stop en la negociación, tenga presente la información que figura a continuación:
 
·         Los precios stop no son precios de ejecución garantizados. Una "orden stop" se convierte en una "orden de mercado" cuando se alcanza el "precio stop", y la orden resultante se deberá ejecutar completamente y de inmediato al precio de mercado actual. Por lo tanto, el precio al que finalmente se ejecuta la orden stop pueden ser muy distinto del precio stop especificado por el inversor. En consecuencia, aunque un cliente puede recibir una ejecución inmediata de una orden stop que se convierte en una orden de mercado, durante las condiciones volátiles del mercado, el precio de ejecución puede ser considerablemente diferente del precio stop, si el mercado se está moviendo rápidamente.
 
·         Las órdenes stop pueden ser activadas por una variación de precio drástica de corta duración. Durante los periodos de condiciones de volatilidad en el mercado, el precio de una acción puede moverse de manera significativa en un corto plazo y activar la ejecución de una orden stop. Posteriormente, la acción puede volver a negociarse al nivel de precio anterior. Los inversores deben entender que si su orden stop se activa bajo estas circunstancias, se puede ejecutar a un precio no deseado, y el precio puede estabilizarse luego durante la misma sesión bursátil.
 
·         Las órdenes stop de venta pueden exacerbar las caídas de precios durante periodos de volatilidad extrema. La activación de órdenes stop de venta puede añadir presión a la baja de los precios sobre un valor. Si una orden stop se activa durante un descenso radical del precio, será más probable que se ejecute muy por debajo del precio stop.
 
·         Colocar un "precio límite" en una orden stop puede ayudar a gestionar algunos de estos riesgos. Una orden stop con un "precio límite" (una orden stop limitada) se convierte en una "orden limitada" cuando la acción alcanza o excede el "precio stop". Una "orden limitada" es una orden para comprar o vender un valor por una cantidad que no sea peor que un precio específico, es decir, un "precio límite". Mediante el uso de una orden stop limitada en lugar de una orden stop regular, el cliente obtendrá mayor certeza en relación con el precio que recibe por la acción. Sin embargo, los inversores también deben de saber que, dado que una orden de venta no puede ejecutarse a un precio inferior (o en el caso de una orden de compra a un precio superior) al precio límite seleccionado, existe la posibilidad de que la orden no se ejecute. Los clientes deberían considerar el uso de órdenes limitadas en los casos en que prioricen alcanzar el precio objetivo deseado por encima de recibir una ejecución inmediata sin importar el precio.
 
·         El riesgo inherente en las órdenes stop puede ser mayor durante el horario de mercado de poca liquidez, o cerca de la apertura y el cierre cuando los mercados pueden ser más volátiles. Esto puede ser de gran importancia para las acciones no líquidas, las cuales pueden ser aún más difíciles de vender al nivel de precio actual que corresponda, y pueden sufrir un mayor desajuste de precio durante los horarios de mayor volatilidad del mercado. Los clientes deberían considerar restringir el momento del día en el cual se puede activar una orden stop para evitar que estas órdenes se activen durante el horario de mercado de poca liquidez o cerca de la apertura o cierre cuando los mercados pueden ser más volátiles. Asimismo, deberían considerar el uso de otros tipos de órdenes durante estos periodos.
 
·         Teniendo en cuenta los riesgos inherentes al uso de las órdenes stop, los clientes deberían considerar cuidadosamente el uso de otros tipos de órdenes que también pudieran corresponderse con sus necesidades de negociación.

Manejo de órdenes de mercado

Se les aconseja a los clientes considerar el uso de órdenes limitadas en lugar de órdenes de mercado, debido a que las órdenes de mercado son susceptibles a ejecutarse a precios mucho más bajos o altos que el bid/ask mostrado actualmente, en particular, en condiciones de mercado volátiles, en caso de cantidades de órdenes de gran volumen, o para órdenes que comprenden productos ilíquidos.  Para proteger al cliente y también a IB contra pérdidas relacionadas con variaciones en el precio rápidas y significativas, IB podrá simular las órdenes de mercado de los clientes como órdenes de mercado con protección, y establecer puntos porcentuales de límite de ejecución más allá del bid/ask interno. Mientras que este límite se establece a un nivel cuyo propósito es equilibrar los objetivos de certeza de ejecución y minimización de riesgo en el precio, existe la posibilidad remota de que la ejecución se retrase o que no se realice.

Además, deberá observar que algunos mercados imponen, como medida de protección, sus propios límites de precio o bandas sobre órdenes de mercado a niveles que pueden ser más o menos restrictivas que aquellas impuestas por IB, y que podrán afectar de modo similar la velocidad y certeza de la ejecución de una orden.

Añadir eliminar liquidez

Overview: 

El objetivo de este artículo es proporcionar un mejor entendimiento de tarifas de mercado, tarifas por adición/eliminación de liquidez, para una estructura de comisiones no agrupada.

 

El concepto de añadir o eliminar liquidez es aplicable tanto a acciones como a opciones sobre índices/acciones. El que una orden añada o elimine liquidez dependerá de que esa orden sea negociable o no negociable.

Las órdenes negociables ELIMINAN liquidez.
Las órdenes negociables son órdenes de mercado U órdenes limitadas de compra/venta cuyo límite esté por encima/debajo del mercado actual.

1. Para una orden negociable limitada de compra, el precio límite es igual o superior al ask.

2. Para una orden negociable limitada de venta, el precio límite es igual o inferior al bid.

Ejemplo:
El tamaño/precio actual del ASK (oferta) de XYZ es de 400 participaciones a 46.00. Usted introduce una orden limitada de compra de 100 acciones de XYZ a 46.01. La orden se considerará negociable porque se producirá una ejecución inmediata. Si hay un cargo del mercado por eliminar liquidez, dicha tarifa se le cargará al cliente.


 

Las órdenes no negociables AÑADEN liquidez.
Las órdenes no negociables son órdenes limitadas de compra/Venta en las que el precio límite está por debajo/encima del mercado actual.

1. Para una orden limitada de compra no negociable, el precio límite está por debajo del ask.

2. Para una orden limitada de venta no negociable, el precio límite está por encima del bid.

Ejemplo:
El tamaño/precio actual del ASK (oferta) de XYZ es de 400 participaciones a 46.00. Usted introduce una orden limitada de compra para 100 acciones de XYZ a 45.99. Esta orden se considerará no negociable, porque se registrará en el mercado como el mejor bid, en lugar de ejecutarse inmediatamente.
En caso de que alguien más envíe una orden de venta negociable que haga que su orden limitada de compra se ejecute, usted debería recibir un reembolso(crédito) si hay crédito disponible por añadir liquidez.

POR FAVOR, TENGA EN CUENTA:
1. Todas las cuentas que operen en opciones estarán sujetas a las tarifas o créditos por eliminar/añadir liquidez de los mercados de opciones.
2. Según la página web de IB, solo los números negativos bajo las estructuras de eliminar añadir liquidez son reembolsos (créditos).

http://interactivebrokers.com/es/index.php?f=3706
En enlace anterior hace referencia a las tarifas/comisiones de acciones y opciones.

IEX Discretionary Peg Order

Background: 

IEX offers a Discretionary Peg™ (D-Peg™) order type which is a non-displayed order that is priced at either the National Best Bid (NBB for buys) or National Best Offer (NBO for sells). D-Peg™ orders passively rest on the book while seeking to access liquidity at a more aggressive price up to Midpoint of the NBBO, except when IEX determines that the quote is transitioning to less aggressive price

D-Peg™ combines elements of Midpoint Peg, Primary Peg, and traditional discretionary order types.
 
Information about slow and predictable changes in the NBBO are detected in IEX's Crumbling Quote Indicator and provides D-Peg™ orders with an instruction to stop seeking access to liquidity at a more aggressive price until the quote returns to a stable state.

 

How to Place a D-Peg Order

Please note, the IEX D-Peg order type is only available via the TWS version 961 and above. Instructions for entering this order type are outlined below:

Step 1

Enter a symbol and choose a directed quote, selecting IEX as the destination. Right click on the data line and select Trade followed by Order Ticket to open the Order Ticket window.

 

Step 2

Select the REL order type from the Order Type drop down menu.

 

Step 3

Click on the Miscellaneous tab (Misc.) and at the bottom there will be a checkbox for "Discretionary up to limit". Check this box. The price that you set in the Limit Price field will be used at the discretionary price on the order.

 

 

Step 4 

Hit Preview to view the Order Preview window.

 

 

For additional information concerning this order type, please review the following exchange website link: https://www.iextrading.com/trading/dpeg/

 

 

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.

Hong Kong - China Stock Connect

Hong Kong – China Stock Connect (“China Connect”) is a mutual market access program through which Hong Kong and international investors can trade shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) via the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) and their existing clearinghouse. As a member of SEHK, IBKR provides you with direct access to trade with eligible listed products on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchange. IBKR clients with China Connect trading permissions will be eligible to trade SSE/SZSE securities through Shanghai and Shenzhen - Stock Connect.

Among the different types of SSE/SZSE-listed securities, only A shares (shares in mainland China-based companies that trade on Chinese stock exchange) are included in the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect.

Shanghai Connect includes all the constituent stocks of the SSE 180 Index, SSE 380 Index and all the SSE-listed A shares that have corresponding H shares listed on the SEHK.

Product List and Stock Codes for SSE

Shenzhen Connect includes all the constituent stocks of the SZSE Component Index, the SZSE Small/Mid Cap Innovation Index that have a market capitalization of not less than RMB 6 billion and all the SZSE-listed A shares that have corresponding H shares listed on SEHK.

Product List and Stock Codes for SZSE

IBKR Commission for Trading SSE/SZSE Securities

Same as trading Hong Kong stocks, IBKR charges only 0.08% of trade value as a commission with a minimum CNH 15 per order. Detailed fee rates can be found in the Hong Kong – China Stock Connect Northbound fee table.

Daily Quota

Trading under Shanghai Connect and Shenzhen Connect is subject to a Daily Quota. The Daily Quota is applied on a “net buy” basis. The Daily Quota limits the maximum net buy value of cross-boundary trades under Shanghai Connect and Shenzhen Connect each day.

If the Northbound Daily Quota Balance drops to zero or the Daily Quota is exceeded during the opening call auction session, new buy orders will be rejected. Or if it happens during a continuous auction session or closing call auction session, no further buy orders will be accepted for the remainder of the day. SEHK will resume the Northbound buying service on the following trading day.

SEHK will also publish the remaining balance of the Aggregate Quota and Daily Quota.

For details, please refer to HKEX Stock Connect FAQ or HKEX Stock Connect Rule 1407

Trading Information of Shanghai and Shenzhen Connect

Trading currency

RMB

Order Type

IBKR offers various order types but will stimulate the order into limit order for execution. More information can be referred to our website.

 

Tick Size / Spread

Uniform at RMB 0.01

Board Lot

100 shares (applicable for buyers only)

Odd Lot

Sell orders only (odd lot should be made in one single order)

Max Order Size

1 million shares

Price Limit

±10% on previous closing price (±5% for stocks under special treatment under risk alert, i.e. ST and *ST stocks)

Day (Turnaround) Trading

Not allowed

Block Trade

Not available

Manual Trade

Not available

Order Modification

IBKR will cancel and replace the order for any order

modification

Settlement cycle

Securities: Settlement on T day

Cash from China Connect trades: Settlement on T+1 day

Forex*: Settlement on T+2 day

*Due to the unsynchronized settlement cycle, clients who exchange CNH themselves should execute the Forex trade one day prior to the stock trade (T-1) to avoid the extra day’s interest payment (considering normal settlement without involving holidays).

Trading Hours

SSE/SZSE Trading Sessions

SSE/SZSE Trading Hours

Opening Call Auction

09:15 - 09:25

Continuous Auction (Morning)

09:30 – 11:30

Continuous Auction (Afternoon)

13:00 – 14:57

Closing Call Auction

14:57 – 15:00

Note: SSE and SZSE will not accept order cancellations from 09:20 to 09:25 and 14:57 p.m. to 15:00.

Half-day Trading

If a Northbound trading day is a half-trading day in the Hong Kong market, it will continue until respective Connect Market is closed. Refer to the exchange website for holiday trading arrangements and additional information.

Disclosure Obligation

If client holds or controls up to 5% of the issued shares of China Connect, the client is required to report in writing to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) and the relevant exchange, and inform the Mainland listed company within three working days of reaching 5%.

The client is not allowed to continue purchasing or selling shares in that Mainland listed company during the three days notification period. Visit the IBKR Knowledge Base for more information.

Shareholding Restriction

A single foreign investor’s shareholding in a Mainland listed company is not allowed to exceed 10% of the company’s total issued shares, while all foreign investors’ shareholding in the A shares of the listed company is not allowed to exceed 30% of its total issued shares. Visit the IBKR Knowledge Base for more information.

Forced-sale Arrangement

Each IBKR client is not allowed to hold more than a specific percentage of the China Connect listing company's total issued shares. HKEX requires the client to follow the forced-sell requirements if the shares exceed the limit:

Situation

Shareholding (in a listed company)

A single foreign investor

> = 10% of the company’s total issued shares

All foreign investors

> = 30% of the company’s total issued shares

Margin Financing

Margin trading in China Connect securities will subject to restrictions and only certain A shares will be eligible for margin trading. Eligible Securities, as determined by SSE and SZSE from time to time, are listed on the HKEX website

According to the relevant rules of SSE and SZSE, either market may suspend margin trading activities in specific A shares when the volume of margin trading activities for a specific A share exceeds the prescribed threshold. The market will resume margin trading activities in the affected A share when its volume drops below a prescribed threshold.

Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL)

SBL in China Stock Connect Securities is subject to restrictions set by the SSE or SZSE and stated in the Rules of the Exchange.
IBHK does not offer this service at the moment.

Eligible Short Selling Securities

SBL for the purpose of short selling will be limited to those China Stock Connect Securities that are eligible for both buy orders and sell orders through Shanghai and Shenzhen Connect (i.e., excluding Connect Securities that are only eligible for sell orders).
IBHK does not offer this service at the moment.

Trading Shenzhen ChiNext and Shanghai Star shares

Trading Shenzhen ChiNext and Shanghai Star shares are limited to institutional professional investors.

Holidays

Clients will only be allowed to trade China Connect on days where Hong Kong and Mainland markets are both open for trading and banking services are available in both Hong Kong and Mainland markets on the corresponding settlement days. This arrangement is essential in ensuring that investors and brokers will have the necessary banking support on the relevant settlement days when they will be required to make payments.

The following table illustrates the holiday arrangement of Northbound trading of SSE/SZSE Securities:

 

Mainland

Hong Kong

Open for Northbound Trading

Day 1

Business Day

Business Day

Yes

Day 2

Business Day

Business Day

No, HK market closes on money settlement day

Day 3

Business Day

Public Holiday

No, HK market closes on trading day

Day 4

Public Holiday

Business Day

No, Mainland market closes

Severe Weather Conditions

Information on the trading arrangement available under severe weather conditions can found on the HKEx website

Where to Learn More?

Please refer to the following exchange website links for additional information regarding Hong Kong China Stock Connect:

If you have any questions regarding Hong Kong-China Stock Connect, please contact IBKR Client Services for further information.
 

IPO Considerations

An Initial Public Offering, or IPO, is defined as the first sale of stock by a company to the public. As IB generally does not operate as an underwriter or selling agent of IPO shares, the first opportunity customers have to transact in such shares does not take place until the issue begins trading in the secondary market.  Outlined below are key issues which customers should consider when transacting in shares on their first day of listing:

 

1. Margin

As IPOs are inherently subject to a high degree of uncertainty as to price and liquidity once secondary market trading begins, each new issue is subject to a review to determine whether initial and maintenance margin requirements above the minimum which is required by regulation is warranted. Current margin information is made available through the "Check Margin" feature on the trading platform. Customers should also note that IB reserves the right to change margin on an intraday basis and without advance notice when warranted.

 

2. Order Entry

IB monitors for upcoming IPOs and makes every effort to provide customers the ability to enter orders in advance of the day at which trading begins in the secondary market.  In certain circumstances, either IB and/or the exchange may impose restrictions on the type of orders which may be accepted as well as the time in force conditions associated with such orders.  It should also be noted that orders not direct-routed to the primary exchange may be subject to special auction handling and therefore may receive a different opening print from that of the primary exchange.  In addition, as the price at which the issue trades once available in the secondary market may differ significantly from the IPO price, customers are strongly encouraged to use limit orders when.

 

3. Short Availability

Customers should assume that IPO issues will not be available for shorting immediately upon trading in the secondary market. This limitation is a function of regulations which require the broker to locate and make a good faith determination that shares are available to borrow at settlement coupled with the likelihood that such shares will not be available (due to underwriter lending restrictions and the fact that secondary market transactions have not yet settled).  

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