Create a Holding Period Restriction

The Minimum Holding Period is a special trading restriction to deny trades before a set holding period is met. This restriction only allows a single Holding Period rule.

To create a Holding Period Restriction

1. From the menu select Restrictions.

2. In the top right corner of the Restrictions Library click New Restriction.

3. From the Restriction Method list shown in the Start Here field, select Trading Restriction.

4. From the Special Restriction field select Minimum Holding Period.

5. Enter a name for the restriction (required).

6. Optionally enter a description of the restriction, and a message that employees will receive if they submit an order that triggers the restriction.

7. Rules for this Restriction: Only the Minimum Holding Period rule is supported for this special restriction.

   • Number of Calendar days: Enter the number of calendar (not business) days the security must be held before it can be traded.

   • Position Type to Restrict: Choose to restrict long positions, short positions, or both.

8. c. Restrict: Choose to restrict a specific instrument/issuer, a specific underlying, or all.

9. Choose Save when restriction parameters are set.