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Adding Stock and Options Countries

Adding Stock and Options Countries

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Written by Andrew Gibbs
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1. Log In

Go to interactivebrokers.com.au and click Portal Login (Website) in the top right.


2. Open Account Settings

  • Click the head and shoulders icon in the top-right.

  • Select Settings.


  • From the menu, choose Account Trading Permissions.


3. Add Stock Permissions

  • In the Stocks section, tick:

    • Australia

    • USA

  • Click Continue

  • Select Level 3


  • Confirm your changes.


4. Add Options Permissions

  • Scroll to the Options section.

  • Tick:

    • Australia

    • USA

  • Click Continue

  • Select Level 3

  • Confirm your changes again.


5. Complete Agreement and Questionnaire

  • Click Continue when prompted again.

  • Sign the required form.

  • Click OK.

  • You'll be required to complete:

    • The Risk Questionnaire

    • The Concentration Risk Questionnaire

Important: Answer these questionnaires carefully using the suggested responses provided by your advisor or compliance team. This improves your approval likelihood for Options trading.


6. Wait for Activation

It can take up to 24 hours for changes to take effect.


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