Opposing positions within one account
In one Eval or sim-funded account, you may hold opposing mini and micro positions in the same underlying market, or opposing positions in different products. Every position must stay within the account’s other trading rules and limits.
Holding both long and short positions in the same exact contract is prohibited, even within one account.
| Positions | Within one account | Across separate accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Long NQ and short the same NQ contract | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Long ES and short MES (mini/micro pair) | Allowed | Prohibited |
| Long ES and short NQ (different, correlated products) | Allowed | Prohibited |
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Do not offset risk across accounts
Opposing positions in the same or correlated products across separate accounts are prohibited. This includes your own accounts, another trader’s accounts, and accounts held at different firms.
Splitting a mini/micro pair between accounts does not qualify for the same-account exception. Correlation also matters across products: long ES in one account and short NQ in another is prohibited.
Check every account you control
Watch for opposite exposure when a copier disconnects, one account reaches a risk limit, or a manual trade differs from the rest of your accounts. Do not rely on different account names or firms to make the exposure permissible.
A first violation can result in affected balances being returned to the prior-day level. Repeated violations can result in breached accounts and loss of access to Boxcar.
Ask before using a strategy at the boundary
If you are unsure whether products are correlated or how these rules apply to your setup, ask support with the products, directions, account IDs, and account stages before trading.