BACKGROUND

In determining the interest that account holders are paid on cash credit balances and assessed on debit balances, each currency is assigned a reference or benchmark rate, from which a spread is deducted for credit interest and added for debit interest.¹  As account holders may withdraw unencumbered cash balances upon demand and regulations generally restrict the reinvestment of such balances to short-term instruments of high credit quality, benchmarks typically represent the rate at which local banks may borrow on an overnight or short-term basis (e.g., EONIA, Fed Funds).

While the current benchmarks are useful in that they tend to be longstanding, widely accepted and published rates, often used as the basis for determining consumer borrowing, some have characteristics which limit their effectiveness, particularly in the case of brokerage accounts where the spread as applied by IBKR is relatively narrow. A discussion of these limitations is provided in the overview below.

OVERVIEW

Benchmark rates are often determined by either bank survey or actual transactions. The Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HKD HIBOR), for example, is determined by surveying a panel of banks for the rate at which they could borrow funds from other banks of at a specific time each day. The final rate is determined by discarding a set of the top and bottom survey responses and averaging the remainder. Transaction based benchmarks such as EONIA are determined using a weighted average of all overnight unsecured lending transactions by panel banks in the interbank market as reported to the European Central Bank.

There are shortcomings to both methods which, at times, causes them to be an inadequate mechanism for establishing client debit and credit interest rates. Examples of these are provide below:

• Survey rates often represent an offer rate which, by definition stands above the bid rate and can be skewed well above the mid-point when spreads are large;
• Survey rates are typically based upon an inquiry performed at a specific time of the day and may not represent the rates available over a broader period of time;
• The population of institutions surveyed or whose transactions are considered may be small and/or may have borrowing characteristics that are not representative of financial institutions as a whole;
• During periods of market stress, interbank transactions may suffer from reduced liquidity, on either a regional or global basis, thereby distorting benchmark rates.²
• Survey processes often provide little transparency as to how the benchmark was determined and in the past have been subject to manipulation.

AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH - MARKET IMPLIED RATES

To address these shortcomings, IBKR proposes to implement an alternative method for determining benchmark rates which we refer to as Market Implied Rates. This method combines the optimal attributes of each of the survey and transaction methods and uses as its basis Forex swap prices and the interest rate differentials embedded therein. The Forex swap market is one of the largest and most competitive markets with a daily turnover of 2.4 trillion USD³, representing aggregate transactions well in excess of that used for the current transaction-based benchmarks.

As over 90% of these transactions involve the U.S. Dollar, Forex swap prices of currencies vs. the U.S. Dollar will be sampled over a pre-determined time period referred to as the “Fixing Time Window” that is intended to be representative of liquid hours and primary turnover. The specific swap tenor and fixing windows used depend on the currency. Using the best bid and ask from a group of up to 12 of the largest Forex dealing banks⁴, implied non-USD short-term rates (generally Overnight (T/T+1, Tom Next (T+1/T+2) or Spot Next (T+2/T+3) ) will be calculated. At the Fixing Time Window close, these calculations will be sorted with the lowest and highest disregarded and the remainder averaged to determine the Final Fixing Rate. This Final Fixing Rate will then be used as part of the effective rate for that day’s interest calculations.

To provide complete transparency as to the rates used to determine interest on client credit and debit balances, IBKR has historically posted and updated to the public website each day all of the information an account holder would need to determine the interest they might pay or receive on cash balances (e.g., the stated benchmark, current and historical benchmark levels, spreads and tiers). Similar transparency will be provided with the implementation of Market Implied Rates. Here, rates will be posted to the website in 3 stages:

1. Live – the last benchmark rate calculated prior to the start of the current day’s Fixing Time Window;
2. Fixing Period – represents a running calculation of the current day’s benchmark rate using available data obtained while Fixing Time Window remains open.
3. Fixing – the benchmark rate as calculated upon close of the Fixing Time This rate will remain unchanged for the remainder of the day and serve as the benchmark rate.

NEXT STEPS

Merging interest rate benchmarks and Market Implied Rates is intended to better align the rates offered to clients to the true funding costs and opportunities available to IBKR. The analysis performed thus far suggests that for certain currencies the new benchmark (effective rate) resulting from Forex swap implied rates but capped 25 bps⁵ above/below the benchmark fixing will be higher at various times and for others lower. As for the impact to clients, a higher benchmark generally benefits depositors and a lower, borrowers. What is important is that the new methodology is calculated in a consistent manner, using readily available and substantially representative data.

As the proposed change is significant in terms of its logic and its potential impact to certain clients, IBKR has been calculating and displaying, but not yet applying, market implied rates until clients have had sufficient opportunity to review the data. By August 1, 2017 we will start migrating the benchmarks from fixed to the new system where we use effective rates which are composed of market implied interest rates capped 25 bps above or below the current benchmark fixings. 
 

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¹ In the case of the USD, a spread of 0.50% is deducted from the benchmark for purposes of credit interest and a spread of 1.50% added for purposes of debit interest. The benchmark rate for the USD is the Fed Funds Effective Overnight Rate.

² Examples of this were experienced during the financial crisis of 2007-2010.

³ Source: BIS Triennial Central Bank Survey, Forex turnover April 2016. http://www.bis.org/publ/rpfx16fx.pdf

⁴ The actual number of banks selected may vary by currency.

⁵ The 25 basis points is subject to change at any time without advance notice.

The following article is intended to provide a general introduction to share-based Contracts for Differences (CFDs) issued by IBKR.

For Information on IBKR Index CFDs click here. For Forex CFDs click here. For Precious Metals click here.

Topics covered are as follows:

I.    CFD Definition
II.   Comparison Between CFDs and Underlying Shares
III. CFD Tax and Margin Advantage
IV.  US ETFs
V.   CFD Resources
VI.  Frequently Asked Questions

Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

68.7% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with IBKR.

You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

ESMA Rules for CFDs (Retail Clients only)

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has enacted new CFD rules effective 1st August 2018.

The rules include: 1) leverage limits on the opening of a CFD position; 2) a margin close out rule on a per account basis; and 3) negative balance protection on a per account basis.

The ESMA Decision is only applicable to retail clients. Professional clients are unaffected.

Please refer to the following articles for more detail:

ESMA CFD Rules Implementation at IBKR (UK) and IBKR LLC

ESMA CFD Rules Implementation at IBIE and IBCE

I.  Share  CFD Definition

IBKR CFDs are OTC contracts which deliver the return of the underlying stock, including dividends and corporate actions (read more about CFD corporate actions).

Said differently, it is an agreement between the buyer (you) and IBKR to exchange the difference in the current value of a share, and its value at a future time. If you hold a long position and the difference is positive, IBKR pays you. If it is negative, you pay IBKR.

IBKR Share CFDs are traded through your cash or margin account, and you can enter long as well as short leveraged positions. The price of the CFD is the exchange-quoted price of the underlying share. In fact, IBKR CFD quotes are identical to the Smart-routed quotes for shares that you can observe in the Trader Workstation and IBKR offers Direct Market Access (DMA). Similar to shares, your non-marketable (i.e. limit) orders have the underlying hedge directly represented on the deep book of those exchanges at which it trades.  This also means that you can place orders to buy the CFD at the underlying bid and sell at the offer.

To compare IBKR’s transparent CFD model to others available in the market please see our Overview of CFD Market Models.

IBKR currently offers approximately 8000 Share CFDs covering the principal markets in the US, Europe and Asia. The constituents of the major indexes listed below are currently available as IBKR Share CFDs. In many countries IBKR also offers trading in liquid small cap shares. These are shares with free float adjusted market capitalization of at least USD 500 million and median daily trading value of at least USD 600 thousand.  Please see CFD Product Listings for more detail. More countries will be added in the near future.

II.   Comparison Between CFDs and Underlying Shares

*IB LLC and IB-UK accounts.

**EEA area clients cannot trade US ETFs directly, as they do not publish KIDs.

III. CFD Tax and Margin Advantage

Where stamp duty or financial transaction tax is applied, currently in the UK (0.5%), France (0.3%), Belgium (0.35%) and Spain (0.2%), it has a substantially detrimental impact on returns, particular in an active trading strategy. The taxes are levied on buy-trades, so each time you open a long, or close a short position, you will incur tax at the rates described above.

The amount of available leverage also significantly impacts returns. For European IBKR entities, margin requirements are risk-based for both stocks and CFDs, and therefore generally the same. IB-UK and IB LLC accounts however are subject to Reg T requirements, which limit available leverage to 2:1 for positions held overnight.

To illustrate, let's assume that you have 20,000 to invest and wish to leverage your investment fully. Let's also assume that you hold your positions overnight and that you trade in and out of positions 5 times in a month.

Let's finally assume that your strategy is successful and that you have earned a 5% return on your gross (fully leveraged) investment.

The table below shows the calculation in detail for a UK security. The calculations for France, Belgium and Spain are identical, except for the tax rates applied.

The following table summarizes the reduction in return for a stock investment, by country where tax is applied, compared to a CFD investment, given the above assumptions.

IV. US ETFs

EEA area residents who are retail investors must be provided with a key information document (KID) for all investment products. US ETF issuers do not generally provide KIDs, and US ETFs are therefore not available to EEA retail investors.

CFDs on such ETFs are permitted however, as they are derivatives for which KIDs are available.

Like for all share CFDs, the reference price for CFDs on ETFs is the exchange-quoted, SMART-routed price of the underlying ETF, ensuring economics that are identical to trading the underlying ETF.

V.   CFD Resources

Below are some useful links with more detailed information on IBKR’s CFD offering:

CFD Contract Specifications

CFD Product Listings

CFD Commissions

CFD Financing Rates

CFD Margin Requirements

CFD Corporate Actions

The following video tutorial is also available:

How to Place a CFD Trade on the Trader Workstation

VI.  Frequently Asked Questions

What Stocks are available as CFDs?

Large and Mid-Cap stocks in the US, Western Europe, Nordic and Japan. Liquid Small Cap stocks are also available in many markets. Please see CFD Product Listings for more detail. More countries will be added in the near future.

Do you have CFDs on other asset classes?

Yes. Please see IBKR Index CFDs - Facts and Q&A, Forex CFDs - Facts and Q&A and Metals CFDs - Facts and Q&A.

How do you determine your Share CFD quotes?

IBKR CFD quotes are identical to the Smart routed quotes for the underlying share. IBKR does not widen the spread or hold positions against you. To learn more please go to Overview of CFD Market Models.

Can I see my limit orders reflected on the exchange?

Yes. IBKR offers Direct market Access (DMA) whereby your non-marketable (i.e. limit) orders have the underlying hedges directly represented on the deep books of the exchanges on which they trade. This also means that you can place orders to buy the CFD at the underlying bid and sell at the offer. In addition, you may also receive price improvement if another client's order crosses yours at a better price than is available on public markets.

How do you determine margins for Share CFDs?

IBKR establishes risk-based margin requirements based on the historical volatility of each underlying share. The minimum margin is 10%, making CFDs more margin-efficient than trading the underlying share in many cases.  Retail investors are subject to additional margin requirements mandated by the European regulators. There are no portfolio off-sets between individual CFD positions or between CFDs and exposures to the underlying share. Concentrated positions and very large positions may be subject to additional margin. Please refer to CFD Margin Requirements for more detail.

Are short Share CFDs subject to forced buy-in?

Yes. In the event the underlying stock becomes difficult or impossible to borrow, the holder of the short CFD position may become subject to buy-in.

How do you handle dividends and corporate actions?

IBKR will generally reflect the economic effect of the corporate action for CFD holders as if they had been holding the underlying security. Dividends are reflected as cash adjustments, while other actions may be reflected through either cash or position adjustments, or both. For example, where the corporate action results in a change of the number of shares (e.g. stock-split, reverse stock split), the number of CFDs will be adjusted accordingly. Where the action results in a new entity with listed shares, and IBKR decides to offer these as CFDs, then new long or short positions will be created in the appropriate amount. For an overview please CFD Corporate Actions.

*Please note that in some cases it may not be possible to accurately adjust the CFD for a complex corporate action such as some mergers. In these cases IBKR may terminate the CFD prior to the ex-date.

Can anyone trade IBKR CFDs?

All clients can trade IBKR CFDs, except residents of the USA, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Israel. There are no exemptions based on investor type to the residency based exclusions.

What do I need to do to start trading CFDs with IBKR?

You need to set up trading permission for CFDs in Client Portal, and agree to the relevant disclosures. If your account is with IBKR (UK) or with IBKR LLC, IBKR will then set up a new account segment (identified with your existing account number plus the suffix “F”). Once the set-up is confirmed you can begin to trade. You do not need to fund the F-account separately, funds will be automatically transferred to meet CFD initial margin requirements from your main account.  

If your account is with another IBKR entity, only the permission is required; an additional account segment is not necessary.

Are there any market data requirements?

The market data for IBKR Share CFDs is the market data for the underlying shares. It is therefore necessary to have market data permissions for the relevant exchanges. If you already have market data permissions for an exchange for trading the shares, you do not need to do anything. If you want to trade CFDs on an exchange for which you do not currently have market data permissions, you can set up the permissions in the same way as you would if you planned to trade the underlying shares.

How are my CFD trades and positions reflected in my statements?

If you are a client of IBKR (U.K.) or IBKR LLC, your CFD positions are held in a separate account segment identified by your primary account number with the suffix “F”. You can choose to view Activity Statements for the F-segment either separately or consolidated with your main account. You can make the choice in the statement window in Client Portal.

If you are a client of other IBKR entities, there is no separate segment. You can view your positions normally alongside your non-CFD positions.

Can I transfer in CFD positions from another broker?

IBKR does not facilitate the transfer of CFD positions at this time.

Are charts available for Share CFDs?

Yes.

In what type of IBKR accounts can I trade CFDs e.g., Individual, Friends and Family, Institutional, etc.? 

All margin and cash accounts are eligible for CFD trading. 

What are the maximum a positions I can have in a specific CFD?

There is no pre-set limit. Bear in mind however that very large positions may be subject to increased margin requirements. Please refer to CFD Margin Requirements for more detail.

Can I trade CFDs over the phone?

No. In exceptional cases we may agree to process closing orders over the phone, but never opening orders.

What is the purpose of the Stock Yield Enhancement Program?
The Stock Yield Enhancement program provides customers with the opportunity to earn additional income on securities positions which would otherwise be segregated (i.e., fully-paid and excess margin securities) by permitting IBKR to lend out those securities to third parties. Customers who participate in the program will receive collateral (either U.S. Treasuries or cash) to secure the return of the stock loan at its termination.

What are fully-paid and excess margin securities?
Fully-paid securities are securities in a customer’s account that have been completely paid for. Excess margin securities are securities that have not been completely paid for, but whose market value exceeds 140% of the customer’s margin debit balance.

How is the income received by a customer on any given Stock Yield Enhancement Program loan transaction determined?
The income which a customer receives in exchange for shares lent depend upon rates in the over-the-counter securities lending market. These rates can vary significantly not only by the particular security loaned but also by the loan date. In general, IBKR pays interest to participants on their collateral at 50% of a market-based rate.

How is the amount of collateral for a given loan determined?
The collateral (either U.S. Treasuries or cash) underlying the security loan and used for determining interest payments is determined using industry convention whereby the closing price of the stock is multiplied by a certain percentage (generally 102-105%) and then rounded up to the nearest dollar/cent/pence/etc. There are different industry conventions per currency. For example, a loan of 100 shares of a USD stock which closes at $59.24 would be equal to $6,100 ($59.24 * 1.02 = $60.4248; round to $61, multiply by 100). Below is a chart of the various industry conventions per currency:

For more information, please see KB1146.

How and where is the collateral held for loans in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program?

For IBLLC customers the collateral will be held in the form of either cash or U.S. Treasury securities and will be transferred for safekeeping to IBLLC’s affiliate, IBKR Securities Services LLC (“IBKRSS”). The collateral for your loans under the Program will be held by IBKRSS in an account for your benefit over which you will have a perfected first priority security interest. In the event of a default by IBLLC, you will be able to obtain access to the collateral through IBKRSS directly, without going through IBLLC. Please reference the Securities Account Control Agreement for additional details here. For non-IBLLC customers the collateral will be held and protected by the entity carrying the account. For example, IBIE accounts will have their collateral held and protected at IBIE.

How do long sales, transfers of securities lent via the IBKR Stock Yield Enhancement Program or un-enrollment affect interest?

Interest ceases to accrue on the next business day after the trade date (T+1). Interest also ceases to accrue on the next business day after the transfer input or un-enrollment date.

What are the eligibility requirements for participation in the IBKR Stock Yield Enhancement Program?

*Enrolled account must meet requirements in regards to margin account or cash account minimum equity.

IB Japan, IB Europe SARL, IBKR Australia and IB India customers are not eligible. Japanese and Indian clients maintaining accounts with IB LLC are eligible.

In addition, Financial Advisor client accounts, fully disclosed IBroker clients and Omnibus Brokers who meet the above requirements can participate. In the case of Financial Advisors and fully disclosed IBrokers, the clients themselves must sign the agreements. For Omnibus Brokers, the broker signs the agreement.

Are IRA accounts eligible to participate in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program?
Yes.

Are partitions of IRA accounts managed by Interactive Brokers Asset Management eligible to participate in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program?
No.

Are UK SIPP accounts eligible to participate in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program?
No.

What happens if equity in a participating cash account falls below the $50,000 qualifying threshold?
The cash account must meet this minimum equity requirement solely at the point of signing up for the program. If the equity falls below that level thereafter there is no impact upon existing loans or the ability to initiate new loans.

How do I enroll in the IBKR Stock Yield Enhancement Program?
To enroll, please login to the Client Portal. Once logged in, click the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings. Then, under Account Settings, find the Trading section and click Stock Yield Enhancement Program to enroll. You will then be presented with the requisite forms and disclosures needed to enroll in the program. Once you have reviewed and signed the forms, your request will be submitted for processing. Please allow 24-48 hours for enrollment to become active.

How does one terminate Stock Yield Enhancement Program participation?
To un-enroll, please log into the Client Portal. Once logged in, click the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings. Under the Account Settings section you will find Trading, then click on Stock Yield Enhancement Program and follow the required steps. Your request will then be submitted for processing. Requests to terminate are typically processed at the end of the day.
 

 If an account signs up and un-enrolls at a later time, when can it be re-enrolled into the program?
After un-enrollment, the account may not re-enroll for 90 calendar days.

What types of securities positions are eligible to be lent?

*Municipal bonds are not eligible.

Is there any restriction on lending stocks which are trading in the secondary market following an IPO?
No, as long as the account does not have any restrictions in place for eligible securities held in the account.

How does IBKR determine the amount of shares which are eligible to be loaned?
The first step is to determine the value of securities, if any, which IBKR maintains a margin lien upon and can lend without client participation in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program. A broker who finances client purchases of securities via margin loan is allowed by regulation to loan or pledge as collateral that client’s securities in an amount up to 140% of the cash debit balance. For example, if a client maintaining a cash balance of $50,000 buys securities having a market value of $100,000, the debit or loan balance will be $50,000 and the broker holds a lien on 140% of that balance or $70,000 of securities. Any securities held by the client in excess of that amount are referred to as excess margin securities ($30,000 in this example) and are required to be segregated unless the client provides authorization to IBKR to lend through the Stock Yield Enhancement Program.

The debit balance is determined by first converting all non-USD denominated cash balances to USD and then backing out any short stock sale proceeds (converted to USD as necessary). If the result is negative then we free up 140% of that negative number. In addition, cash balances maintained in the commodities segment or for spot metals and CFDs are not considered. For a more detailed explanation please see here.

EXAMPLE 1: Customer is long EUR 100,000 in a USD Base Currency account with a EUR.USD rate of 1.40. Customer purchases USD denominated stock valued at $112,000 (EUR 80,000 equivalent). All securities are deemed fully-paid as cash balance as converted to USD is a credit.

EXAMPLE 2: Customer holds long USD of 80,000, long USD denominated stock of $100,000 and short USD denominated stock of $100,000. Long securities totaling $28,000 are deemed margin securities and the remainder of $72,000 excess margin securities. This is determined by subtracting the short stock proceeds from the cash balance ($80,000 - $100,000) and multiplying the resultant debit by 140% ($20,000 * 1.4 = $28,000)

Will IBKR lend out all eligible shares?
There is no guarantee that all eligible shares in a given account will be loaned through the Stock Yield Enhancement Program as there may not be a market at an advantageous rate for certain securities, IBKR may not have access to a market with willing borrowers or IBKR may not want to loan your shares.

Are Stock Yield Enhancement Program loans made only in increments of 100?
No. Loans can be made in any whole share amount although externally we only lend in multiples of 100 shares. Thus the possibility exists that we would lend 75 shares from one client and 25 from another should there be external demand to borrow 100 shares.

How are loans allocated among clients when the supply of shares available to lend exceeds the borrow demand?
In the event that the demand for borrowing a given security is less than the supply of shares available to lend from participants in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program, loans will be allocated on a pro rata basis. For example, if the aggregate Stock Yield Enhancement Program supply is 20,000 shares of XYZ and demand is for 10,000 XYZ, each client will lend 50% of their eligible shares.

Are shares loaned only to other IBKR clients or to other third parties?
Shares may be loaned to both IBKR clients and to third parties.

Can the Stock Yield Enhancement Program participant determine which shares IBKR can lend?
No. The program is entirely managed by IBKR who, after determining those securities, if any, which IBKR is authorized to lend by virtue of a margin loan lien, has the discretion to determine whether any of the fully-paid or excess margin securities can be loaned out and to initiate the loans.

Are there any restrictions placed upon the sale of securities which have been lent through the Stock Yield Enhancement Program?
Loaned shares may be sold at any time, without restriction. The shares do not need to be returned in time to settle your sale of the share and proceeds from the sale are credited to the client’s account on the normal settlement date. In addition, the loan will be terminated on the open of the business day following the security sale date.

Can a client write covered calls against stock which has been loaned out through the Stock Yield Enhancement Program and receive the covered call margin treatment?
Yes. A loan of stock has no impact upon its margin requirement on an uncovered or hedged basis since the lender retains exposure to any gains or losses associated with the loaned position.

What happens to stock which is the subject of a loan and which is subsequently delivered against a call assignment or put exercise?
The loan will be terminated on T+1 of the action (trade, assignment, exercise) which closed or decreased the position.

What happens to stock which is the subject of a loan and which is subsequently halted from trading?
A halt has no direct impact upon the ability to lend the stock and as long as IBKR can continue to loan the stock, such loan will remain in place regardless of whether the stock is halted.

Can the collateral from a loan be swept to the commodities segment to cover margin and/or variation?
No. The collateral securing the loan never impacts margin or financing.

What happens if a program participant initiates a margin loan or increases an existing loan balance?
If a client maintains fully-paid securities which have been loaned through the Stock Yield Enhancement Program and subsequently initiates a margin loan, the loan will be terminated to the extent that the securities do not qualify as excess margin securities. Similarly, if a client maintaining excess margin securities which have been loaned through the program increases the existing margin loan, the loan may again be terminated to the extent that the securities no longer qualify as excess margin securities.

Under what circumstances will a given stock loan be terminated?
In the event of any of (but not limited to) the following, a stock loan will be automatically terminated:

- If the client elects to terminate program participation
- Transfer of shares
- Borrowing of a certain amount against the shares
- Sale of shares
- Call assignment/put exercise
- Account closure

Do participants in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program receive dividends on shares loaned?
Stock Yield Enhancement Program shares that are lent out are generally recalled from the borrower before ex-date in order to capture the dividend and avoid payments in lieu (PIL) of dividends. However, it is still possible to receive a PIL.

Do participants in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program retain voting rights for shares loaned?

No. The borrower of the securities has the right to vote or provide any consent with respect to the securities if the Record Date or deadline for voting, providing consent or taking other action falls within the loan term.

Do participants in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program receive rights, warrants and spin-off shares on shares loaned?

Yes. The lender of the securities will receive any rights, warrants, spin-off shares and distributions made on loaned securities.

How are loans reflected on the activity statement?

Loan collateral, shares outstanding, activity and income is reflected in the following 6 statement sections:

1. Cash Detail – details starting collateral (either U.S. Treasuries or cash) balance, net change resulting from loan activity (positive if new loans initiated; negative if net returns) and ending collateral balance.

2. Net Stock Position Summary – for each stock details total Shares at IBKR, the number of Shares Borrowed, the number of Shares Lent and the Net Shares (=Shares at IBKR + Shares Borrowed - Shares Lent). 

3. IBKR Managed Securities Lent (Stock Yield Enhancement Program) – lists for each stock loaned through the Stock Yield Enhancement Program the Quantity of shares loaned, the Interest Rate (%). 

3a. IBKR Managed Securities Collateral Held at IBSS (Stock Yield Enhancement Program) – IBLLC customers will see an additional section on their statement showing the specific US Treasury held as collateral, the quantity, price and total value securing the stock loan.

4. IBKR Managed Securities Lent Activity (Stock Yield Enhancement Program) – details the loan activity for each security including Loan Return Allocations (i.e., terminated loans); New Loan Allocations (i.e., initiated loans); the share Quantity; the Net Interest Rate (%); Interest Rate on Customer Collateral (%) and the Collateral Amount. 

5. IBKR Managed Securities Lent Activity Interest Details (Stock Yield Enhancement Program) – details on an individual loan basis including the Interest Rate Earned by IBKR (%); the Income Earned by IBKR (represents the total income IBKR earns from the loan which is equal to {Collateral Amount * Interest Rate}/360); the Interest Rate on Customer Collateral (represents about half of the income IB earns on the loan) and Interest Paid to Customer (represents the interest income earned on a client’s collateral)

Note: This section will only be displayed if the interest accrual earned by the client exceeds USD $1 for the statement period.   

6. Interest Accruals – the interest income is accounted for here as an interest accrual and is treated as any other interest accrual (aggregated but only displayed as an accrual when exceeding $1 and posted to cash monthly). For year-end reporting purposes, this interest income will be reported on Form 1099 issued to U.S. taxpayers.