In this article, we are going to review the IBKR account types that Darwinex offers to its traders and investors.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account types
Darwinex currently offers 3 types of IBKR accounts:
- Classic Account (cannot create a DARWIN)
- DARWIN Account: Futures + US stocks & ETFs (long only)
- DARWIN Account: Futures + US stocks & ETFs (long & short)
Please note it is not possible to change the type of account once selected. We are working to enable changing from classic accounts to DARWIN accounts in the future.
Classic Account
The Classic Account is the ideal solution for those traders who do not plan to manage investor capital.
Otherwise, we invite you to consult both DARWIN Accounts.
Assets available
All assets available at IBKR will be available in this type of account. However, our system is not able to show an analysis in this case.
Coming soon...
We plan to develop our system so that the assets available in DARWIN Accounts will be taken into account for analysis purposes.
You may open a Classic Account from here.
DARWIN Account: Futures + US stocks & ETFs (long only)
This type of account will be available soon.
Assets available
More than 60 futures that you may consult here, all US stocks &ETFs currently offered in CFD format for trading on the MT4 / MT5 account*.
In the case of US stocks & ETFs, this type of account only allows long positions.
You may check the full list of our US stocks & ETFs CFDs here.
* Darwinex intends to increase the current list of assets by incorporating more stocks from the US and the European market.
This type of account is intended for traders who want to trade stocks/ETFs only long and without day-trading. The replica on stocks/ETFs positions for DARWIN investors would be executed in cash stocks (unlike long/short account where the replica would be placed in CFD instruments). Hence, there would be no daily swap for holding open overnight positions.
In the case of clients with tax residency within EU, US ETFs may only be available for professional clients.
Frequently Asked Questions about DARWINs linked to a "Futures + US stocks & ETFs (long only)" Account?
- Is it possible to create a DARWIN from this account? It will be available soon, but not for the moment.
- Is my DARWIN able to participate in DarwinIA SILVER like any other DARWIN? Yes
- What has Darwinex taken into account to offer these particular futures? In anticipation of potential technical problems that may lead to futures with less liquid maturities, at Darwinex we only offer futures with the highest volume and whose maturities are the most liquid. For this purpose -offering assets to our traders with sufficient volume and liquidity-, we will make sure to define the number of days remaining for its maturity date from which it could be traded.
- Is my DARWIN able to manage capital from the Darwinex investment community? It will be available soon.
You may open an accountccount from here.
DARWIN Account: Futures + US stocks & ETFs (long & short)
Assets available
More than 60 futures that you may consult here, all US stocks & ETFs currently offered in CFD format for trading on the MT4 / MT5 account (long and shorts available)*.
You may check the full list of our Stocks CFDs here.
* Darwinex intends to increase the current list of assets by incorporating more stocks from the US and the European market.
This type of account is intended for traders who plan to day-trade with stocks/ETFs or open short positions. The replica on stocks/ETFs positions for DARWIN investors would be executed thorugh CFDs.
Frequently Asked Questions about DARWINs linked to a "DARWIN Futures Account"
- Is it possible to create a DARWIN from this Account? Yes.
- Is my DARWIN able to participate in DarwinIA SILVER like any other DARWIN? Yes
- Is it possible to attract investors? It will be possible very soon.
- What has Darwinex taken into account to offer these particular futures? In anticipation of potential technical problems that may lead to futures with less liquid maturities, at Darwinex we only offer futures with the highest volume and whose maturities are the most liquid. For this purpose -offering assets to our traders with sufficient volume and liquidity-, we will make sure to define the number of days remaining for its maturity date from which it could be traded.
- Could DARWINs and its investors trade futures with different maturities? Yes, regardless of the future maturity the trader might be trading, Darwinex will always buy the most liquid future to its investors to ensure that they get the best possible execution in all the trades.