Portfolio Balances
The Portfolio section shows the current value of each position and allows you to mark any position to be liquidated last in the event of a margin call. To view this information, please take the steps outlined below.
Instructions
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Click the Portfolio menu
from the top left corner of your screen. -
Click the Balances tab.
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Expand the Portfolio section.
Parameter Description Financial Instrument Description Shows the underlying ticker symbol. Company Name Company name Exchange The routing destination. Position Quantity of long/short units. Market Value Position x market price Average Price Average cost of stock and securities options opening positions, including commissions. Unrealized P&L Market value or positions - average cost Realized P&L (Market value of positions since close of period*) - (average cost for these positions). *Cut-off times for determining realized P&L for transactions are as follows: • 20:30 ET for securities • Two periods for futures: 17:30 ET and 7:10 ET Liquidate Last If set to "Yes" this position will be put at the end of the queue to liquidate last in the case of margin requirements. To set, use the right-click menu on the desired position.
Note: While IB provides customers the opportunity to pre-request the order of liquidation in the event of a margin deficiency in their account, such requests are not binding on IB. In the event of a margin deficiency in customer’s IB account, IB retains the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the assets to be liquidated, the amount of assets liquidated, as well as the order and manner of liquidation. Customers are encouraged to consult the IB Customer Agreement and the IB Disclosure of Risks of Margin Trading for further information.