Interactive Brokers

Global market access, advanced execution and multi-currency investing.

Multi-asset broker & trading platforms

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Reference rating · Last checked: 2026-10-10

Access 170+ markets across 40 countries
Trade and fund your account in 29 currencies
Advanced trading platforms, APIs & order tools

Pricing model

Account type

Commission-based pricing

No standard platform subscription fee. Trading commissions and other applicable fees may apply.

Volume-based commissions with separately charged third-party fees where applicable.

Trade using available cash, subject to product permissions and settlement requirements.

These selections are informational only. They do not open an account or request trading permissions.

IBKR Lite offers commission-free trading in eligible US exchange-listed stocks and ETFs for eligible US residents. Other products and services may incur fees.

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Overview

Interactive Brokers is a global multi-asset broker providing access to stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds through a single integrated account.

Its platform suite includes Trader Workstation, IBKR Desktop, Client Portal and mobile applications. Investors and active traders can manage multi-currency portfolios, use advanced order tools and connect supported third-party applications.

Available products, account features and trading permissions depend on the client’s country, the servicing IBKR entity and eligibility.

170+Markets
40Market countries
29Currencies
100+Order types, algos & tools
$0Standard inactivity fee

Market countries describe the geographic coverage of trading venues. Currency availability varies by IBKR entity. The inactivity-fee figure applies to standard direct individual accounts.

Trading commissions & fees

Reference commissions for selected products. Actual charges depend on market, routing, order size, monthly volume and account arrangements.

US stocks & ETFs

Tiered: $0.0035 per share; $0.35 minimum per order

Fixed: $0.005 per share; $1.00 minimum per order

Base tier up to 300,000 shares per month. Applicable caps and third-party charges must be considered.

German stocks & ETFs — whole shares

Tiered: 0.05% of trade value; €1.25 minimum per order

Fixed: 0.05% of trade value; €3.00 minimum per order

Fixed figures apply to IB SmartRouting. Tiered figures refer to the first volume tier and exclude applicable third-party fees. Direct routing and fractional shares may have different minimums.

US standard futures — selected USD contracts

Tiered: $0.85 per contract, per side

Fixed: $0.85 per contract, per side

Base volume tier up to 1,000 qualifying contracts per month. Exchange and other applicable fees are additional. Special products may have different rates.

CME Micro E-mini index futures — MES, MNQ, M2K, MYM

Tiered: $0.25 per contract, per side

Fixed: $0.25 per contract, per side

Base volume tier. Exchange and other applicable fees are additional. IBKR uses adjusted contract-volume counting for micro products.

Product	Tiered reference rate	Fixed reference rate	Important details
US stocks & ETFs	$0.0035 per share; $0.35 minimum per order	$0.005 per share; $1.00 minimum per order	Base tier up to 300,000 shares per month. Applicable caps and third-party charges must be considered.
German stocks & ETFs — whole shares	0.05% of trade value; €1.25 minimum per order	0.05% of trade value; €3.00 minimum per order	Fixed figures apply to IB SmartRouting. Tiered figures refer to the first volume tier and exclude applicable third-party fees. Direct routing and fractional shares may have different minimums.
US standard futures — selected USD contracts	$0.85 per contract, per side	$0.85 per contract, per side	Base volume tier up to 1,000 qualifying contracts per month. Exchange and other applicable fees are additional. Special products may have different rates.
CME Micro E-mini index futures — MES, MNQ, M2K, MYM	$0.25 per contract, per side	$0.25 per contract, per side	Base volume tier. Exchange and other applicable fees are additional. IBKR uses adjusted contract-volume counting for micro products.

Futures rates are broker commissions per contract, per side — not round-turn or total trading costs. Exchange and other applicable fees are additional.

Other potential costs

Exchange market data subscriptions
Margin financing
Currency conversion
Product-specific and third-party charges
Optional research subscriptions

Standard direct individual account minimum: $0

Standard direct individual inactivity fee: $0

Account type and commission model are separate choices. Margin approval is not guaranteed. These figures do not remove funding, margin or eligibility requirements for specific products and services. Introducing brokers and special account arrangements may apply different charges.

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Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Reference commissions; verify current terms with IBKR.

Account types

Cash account

Trade using available cash, subject to product permissions and settlement requirements.

Margin account

Access eligible margin trading and borrowing, subject to approval, collateral requirements and financing costs.

Platforms

Trader Workstation (TWS)

Advanced desktop platform for multi-asset trading, order management and analysis.

IBKR Desktop

Modern desktop interface combining trading, charts and analysis tools.

Client Portal

Web-based account management, portfolio monitoring and trading.

IBKR Mobile

Mobile access to trading, portfolio management and account tools.

IBKR GlobalTrader

Simplified mobile experience for global investing.

IBKR APIs

Interfaces for custom applications, automation and supported external integrations.

Supported environments

WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid

Operating system support depends on the selected application. Linux support is available through TWS; not every IBKR application supports Linux.

Third-party integrations & APIs

TradingView

Connect supported IBKR accounts through TradingView’s broker integration.

ATAS

Connect through the supported Interactive Brokers / TWS integration.

TWS API

Build custom trading and analysis applications.

Available features depend on the integration, account permissions and market data subscriptions. Third-party software may have separate fees.

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Markets

Product availability depends on your country, IBKR entity, account type and trading permissions.

StocksETFsOptionsIndex FuturesCommodity FuturesCurrency FuturesInterest Rate & Bond FuturesForexBondsMutual Funds

Index exposure is available through eligible futures, ETFs, options and other permitted products, not by purchasing an index directly.

FAQ

Is Interactive Brokers a broker or a trading platform?

Interactive Brokers is a broker offering its own desktop, web and mobile trading platforms, plus APIs and supported external integrations.

Does IBKR charge a monthly platform subscription?

Standard IBKR trading platforms do not require a separate software subscription. Commissions, market data, financing and other applicable services may incur charges.

What is the difference between Fixed and Tiered pricing?

Tiered pricing uses volume-based commission schedules and separately charged third-party fees where applicable. Fixed pricing uses fixed schedules whose inclusions depend on the market, product and routing method.

Is IBKR Lite available worldwide?

No. The published US stock commission schedule lists IBKR Lite eligibility for US residents.

Can I trade futures?

IBKR supports futures trading. Access requires the relevant permissions and sufficient margin or collateral.

Are real-time market data included?

Not universally. Some exchange data require paid subscriptions. Availability depends on the market and account.

Can I connect TradingView or ATAS?

Supported integrations are available. Setup, market data and functionality depend on the platform and account.

What is the minimum account balance?

Standard direct individual accounts have no general account minimum. Specific trading activities and services may require additional funds or collateral.

Can I try the platforms?

IBKR provides trial and simulated-trading options. Trial availability and functionality may differ from live trading.