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Interactive Brokers is a Nasdaq-listed global broker offering direct access to interbank-style forex quotes alongside stocks, options and futures on more than a hundred markets.
Serving you from: Interactive Brokers LLC — CFTC/NFA #0258600 Tier 1
Strengths
- Listed on Nasdaq with very large capital reserves
- Tier 1 licences across the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore
- Commission-based forex with tight institutional-style spreads
Weaknesses
- Platform is complex for beginners
- No MetaTrader, no copy trading
- Forex is spot, with minimum commissions per order
Best for: Experienced, well-capitalised traders who want one account for every market.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 1978
- Headquarters
- United States
- Publicly listed
- NASDAQ: IBKR
- Group regulators
- CFTC/NFA, FCA, CBI, ASIC, CIRO, SFC, MAS
- Min. deposit
- $0
- Platforms
- Own platform, TradingView
- Execution
- DMA
- Copy trading
- No
- Islamic account
- No
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers LLC United States | CFTC/NFA Tier 1 | 0258600 | 1:50 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 208159 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited Ireland · ICS up to €20,000 | CBI Tier 2 | C423427 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Interactive Brokers Australia Pty Ltd Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 453554 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. Canada | CIRO Tier 1 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited Hong Kong | SFC Tier 1 | ADI249 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte Ltd Singapore | MAS Tier 1 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
Interactive Brokers offers Own platform, TradingView. Execution model as described by the broker: DMA.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
Pick your country at the top of the page to see which Interactive Brokers entity would serve you.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Swissquote Since 1996 · SIX: SQN | 89/99 | FINMA Swissquote Bank Ltd | $1,000 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Review Visit SwissquoteOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Interactive Brokers regulated?
Interactive Brokers operates through 7 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: CFTC/NFA, FCA, CBI, ASIC, CIRO, SFC, MAS. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at Interactive Brokers?
Interactive Brokers advertises a minimum first deposit of $0 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does Interactive Brokers offer?
Interactive Brokers offers: Own platform, TradingView. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is Interactive Brokers a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for Interactive Brokers is 91 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.