Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

4.7(2,140)multi assetFeaturedRegulation: Not verified
Lowest-cost global market access for serious traders
Min deposit
No minimum
Deposit currency
USD
Max leverage
1:50 (retail FX)
EUR/USD spread
0.60 pips
Markets
8 listed
Catalog
Featured

Overview

IBKR offers direct market access to 150+ markets in 34 countries with institutional-grade pricing, deep margin rates and a professional-grade API stack.

Editorial notes

Catalog notes — not independently verified claims.

  • Cheapest commissions at scale
  • Widest global market access
  • Best-in-class API and algos

Caveats

  • Steep learning curve
  • Platform UI feels dated

Supported platforms

Trader WorkstationIBKR MobileClient PortalAPI/FIX

Fees & Costs

Structured catalog values only. Missing entries show as Not verified.

Stock / share commission

$0.005/share (Pro), $0 (Lite)

EUR/USD spread

0.60 pips

Inactivity fee

None

Withdrawal fee

1 free withdrawal/month

Minimum deposit

No minimum

Max leverage

1:50 (retail FX)

Fees & account calculator

Enter your trading size and account type to estimate total cost of ownership — spreads, commissions, inactivity and funding fees.

BrokerSpread costCommissionsInactivityFundingTotalPer month
Interactive Brokers$1,440$60$0$0$1,500$125
  • Raw/ECN and Pro presets model a tighter spread plus a round-turn commission of $0 per lot.
  • EUR/USD spread 0.60 pips at $10 per pip per standard lot.
  • Per-share commission assumes an average share price of $50.
  • Estimates only — verify live pricing and fee schedules with the broker before funding.

Platforms & Accounts

Platforms

Trader WorkstationIBKR MobileClient PortalAPI/FIX

Markets

StocksETFsOptionsFuturesForexBondsFundsMetals

Account types

IBKR LiteIBKR ProMarginCash

Deposit methods

Bank transferACHWireCheque

Account features

  • Demo account
  • Islamic / swap-free
  • Copy trading
  • API access
Negative balance protectionYes
Segregated accountsYes

Regulation & investor protection

Regulation is shown only when licences are cited from an authoritative source. Missing fields display as Not verified — never inferred.

Never treat catalog regulator labels alone as proof of authorisation. Always confirm on the official register before funding an account.

Interactive Brokers

Official website

Discovery floor

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