Interactive Brokers Review
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Fast Facts
NFA (USA)
FSA (Japan)
SFC (Hong Kong)
MAS (Singapore)
LBE (Lithuania)
Account types
| Individual Account | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | 2'000 USD |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 |
| Spread from (pips) | |
| Commission per lot (USD) | 0 |
| Minimum Trade Size | |
| Step | |
| Execution Type | |
| Trading Instruments | Bonds, ETFs, Stocks, Futures, Metals, Forex, Options |
| Margin Call | |
| Stop out | 50% |
| Swap Free | |
| Currency | SEK, CNH, ILS, DKK, NOK, CZK, MXN, CAD, HKD, NZD, SGD, RUB, HUF, AUD, CHF, JPY, GBP, EUR, USD |
Deposits / Withdrawals
- Deposit Methods: Bpay, Bank Wire Transfer
- Withdrawal Methods: Bank Wire Transfer
- Account Currencies: SEK, CNH, ILS, DKK, NOK, CZK, MXN, CAD, HKD, NZD, SGD, RUB, HUF, AUD, CHF, JPY, GBP, EUR, USD
Contact Info and Support
One Pickwick Plaza, Greenwich, CT 06830 USA
Traffic information
| Category | Metrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Global Rank | 3897 |
| Country Code | US | |
| Country Rank | 1714 | |
| Category Rank | 18 | |
| Engagement metrics | Visits | 11037126 |
| Bounce Rate | 0.4244 | |
| Pageviews per Visit | 5.81 | |
| Avg. Visit Duration | 361.29 | |
| Estimated monthly visits | April 2026 | 9677551 |
| May 2026 | 11199919 | |
| June 2026 | 11037126 | |
| Top countries | United States (US) | 45.57% |
| Canada (CA) | 11.87% | |
| Singapore (SG) | 3.45% | |
| Hong Kong SAR China (HK) | 2.54% | |
| China (CN) | 2.53% | |
| Traffic sources | Direct | 45.96% |
| Referrals | 5.9% | |
| 3.57% | ||
| Social | - | |
| Paid Referrals | - | |
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About Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers is a multi-asset brokerage founded in 1993 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. The company operates under several regulatory authorizations, including the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) license number 208159, the U.S. National Futures Association (NFA) registration number 0258600, the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) Kanto Local Finance Bureau license number 187, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) license number ADI249, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Capital Markets Services license CMS100917. The official domain is interactivebrokers.com.
The broker supports trading across a broad range of asset classes, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, futures, precious metals, and forex. Trading is available via the proprietary Trader Workstation (TWS) and IBKR Mobile platforms. Its Individual Account type requires a minimum deposit of 2,000 USD / 2,000 EUR / 2,000 AUD / 2,000 SGD / 10,000 HKD / 1,000,000 JPY, offers leverage up to 1:50, features 0 USD commission, and provides access to multiple base currencies — including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, AUD, SGD, HKD, CAD, and others. Hedging and scalping are allowed, Expert Advisors (EAs) are not supported, and negative balance protection is in place. The broker does not provide Islamic (swap-free) accounts.
Who it’s for
- Traders seeking multi-market access across global exchanges and asset classes.
- Experienced investors who require professional-grade research and trading tools such as Trader Workstation.
- Clients prioritizing a highly regulated brokerage environment with reputable international oversight.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Extensive global regulation under top-tier authorities (FCA, NFA, MAS, SFC, Japan FSA).
- Wide selection of instruments and currencies supported.
- Advanced proprietary platforms with comprehensive analytics.
- Permits hedging and scalping strategies.
Cons
- Relatively high minimum deposit requirement for standard individual accounts.
- No support for Islamic (swap-free) accounts or expert advisors.
