Emit Capital Asset Management
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Managed Account Setup
SMA-style custody & transparency

How our IBKR Managed Account structure works

Investors keep their own IBKR account (assets held in their name), while Emit Capital is linked as the advisor and trades the strategy using model portfolios and block allocations.

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Client-owned custody Assets remain in the investor’s IBKR account. Emit Capital receives trading authority via linking.
Model portfolio execution We trade once and allocate across linked accounts proportionally (e.g., by Net Liquidation Value).

Executive summary

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Investor opens an IBKR account
Individual / company / trust (as applicable). Account remains fully owned by the investor.
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Account is linked as a sub-account under Emit Capital’s advisor structure
IBKR issues a linking invitation; the investor approves within their IBKR login.
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We assign the account to a model portfolio
Example: Global Opportunities Portfolio, North America, EU/UK, Asia-Pac/Japan, or AI-Tech.
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Trading and allocations occur at the model level
Block trades are automatically allocated across all linked accounts based on the chosen allocation method.

Setup steps (investor checklist)

Step 1 Investor action

Open / confirm your IBKR account

Ensure your account is funded and ready for linking (base currency and approvals as required).

Step 2 Emit action

We send the IBKR linking invitation

We invite your IBKR account number into our advisor structure (managed account setup).

Step 3 Investor action

Approve the advisor link inside IBKR

IBKR prompts you to accept the relationship and permissions. Once approved, the link is active.

Step 4 Emit action

Assign your account to the selected model

Your account is placed into the chosen strategy and receives trades via model allocations.

Key point: this is not a pooled fund. Each investor maintains direct ownership and visibility of holdings, while Emit Capital manages execution and risk within the agreed mandate.

General information only. Not personal financial advice. Trading involves risk, including loss of capital. Investor experience may differ based on account settings, currency, tax status, and trade timing/allocations.

Why this structure works

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Institutional custody + transparency
Holdings remain in the investor’s IBKR account with real-time visibility.
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Scalable execution
Block orders and model allocations reduce slippage and operational complexity as accounts grow.
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Consistent risk framework
Strategy-level risk monitoring (including options overlays where applicable) can be applied systematically.
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Fee administration support
IBKR can facilitate advisor fee billing depending on the mandate and account configuration.

Trading permissions

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Investor retains access
The investor continues to log in, view holdings, and manage funding/withdrawals subject to IBKR rules.
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Investor self-trading can create strategy drift
If an investor trades independently inside the managed account, their portfolio can deviate from the model. Many investors prefer a separate “personal trading” account to keep reporting and risk clean.

FAQs

Do I still own the assets?

Yes. Assets are held in your IBKR account in your name. Emit Capital is linked as the advisor to manage the portfolio in line with the agreed mandate.

Is this a fund?

No. This is an SMA-style managed account arrangement using IBKR’s advisor platform. Each investor has a separate account and separate custody.

How are trades allocated across multiple investors?

Emit Capital trades at the model level and IBKR allocates trades across linked accounts based on the chosen allocation method (commonly Net Liquidation Value weighting).

Can I place trades myself?

Investors generally retain the ability to trade; however, self-trading can create “strategy drift” and impact performance comparability and risk controls. Many investors keep a separate account for personal trades.

What reporting do I receive?

IBKR provides account statements and transaction reports. Additional reporting may be provided depending on the agreed service level and portfolio.

Ready to proceed? Open or confirm your IBKR account, then contact Emit Capital with your IBKR account number to initiate the advisor linking invitation.

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