Exclusions to a Rule

Nullify certain rules in a restriction using Exclusions. If exclusions are applicable to a rule you will see the expandable Exclusions section at the bottom of the Restriction page. The exclusions have been listed below.

  • Only apply to orders that open or increase positions (Allow closing position orders) - When enabled, orders that close or liquidate positions are allowed, regardless of applied rules.

  • Only apply to orders for symbols not already in the account (Allow existing position symbol) - When enabled, orders on symbols in which you hold a position will always be allowed, regardless of applied rules.

  • Only allow checking margin impact of orders - When enabled, the restriction is not applied when checking margin impact of orders via the Order Preview window.

  • Only apply this restriction if Account has...- When enabled, restriction will only apply for accounts that have the specified properties.

    • IB Entity (= equal to) (!= not equal to) selected IB entity.

    • MIFID Category (= equal to) (!= not equal to) Professional

    • Residence (= equal to) (!= not equal to) selected country of residence.

  • Only apply this restriction if order is placed from trading platform... - When enabled, restriction will apply only when order is placed from the specified platform. Select the trading platform from the drop-down menu.

  • Only apply this restriction if order is placed by user type... - When enabled, restriction will apply only when the order is placed by the specified user type. Select the user from the drop-down menu.

  • Only apply this restriction to order with Investment Type... - When enabled, restriction will apply only to orders with the specified investment type. Select the investment type from the drop-down menu.

  • Exclude cash and equivalents in calculation of limits - When enabled, cash and cash equivalents are excluded when calculating value limits for restrictions.

 

 

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