Parameter

Description

Show Zero Position Rows - displays a line for all traded contracts even if the position was closed out.

Contract description

Symbol and description.

Position

Quantity of long/short shares or contracts.

Currency

Currency of the contract.

Market Value

(Position) x (market price).

Market Price

Real-time price of the position.

Average Cost

Average cost of stock and securities options opening positions, including commissions.

Unrealized P&L

(Market value of 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

Last liquidation "Yes" or "No" tag. 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.