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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Review, Pricing, and Features
Multi-asset global brokerage and trading platform suite for UK clients (Client Portal web, desktop platforms, and mobile apps). Commission-based pricing; the UK stock and ETF pages highlight £3/€3 trades for Western European stocks/ETFs at typical trade sizes, US stock/ETF commissions from USD 0.0005 to USD 0.0035 per share with IB SmartRouting, no platform fees, no inactivity fees, no recurring fees, and no minimums for general investment accounts. Real-time quotes/Level II and API market data generally require relevant market-data subscriptions, though IBKR now advertises free real-time streaming data on all US-listed stocks. PortfolioAnalyst is free (standalone) and offers risk and performance reporting (incl. VaR and benchmark attribution). Current US pricing pages list $0 IBKR Lite commissions for eligible US stocks/ETFs, IBKR Pro stock commissions from USD 0.0005-0.0035/share tiered or USD 0.005/share fixed, options from USD 0.15-0.65/contract tiered, and futures execution fees that vary by contract class (for example, common US examples show USD 0.85 for ES before exchange/regulatory fees and USD 0.25 for many micro contracts). Crypto trading is available through IBKR with custody/execution partners that vary by jurisdiction; the UK page describes Paxos, commissions of 0.12% to 0.18% of trade value, a USD 1.75 minimum subject to a 1% trade-value cap, and no added spreads, markups, or custody fees.
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Pricing
Free • Paid plans available · 8 plans
Brokerage Account
UK / Europe Stocks and ETFs
US Stocks and ETFs - IBKR Pro
US Stocks and ETFs - IBKR Lite
US Options
US Futures and Futures Options
Cryptocurrency Trading
Market Data Subscriptions
Key features
- Platforms: Client Portal (web), Trader Workstation (TWS) and IBKR Desktop (desktop), IBKR Mobile / GlobalTrader (mobile), plus IBKR APIs; feature availability differs by platform/product.
- Supported instruments include stocks/ETFs, options (incl. combos), mutual funds, futures (incl. futures options), spot FX, bonds, physical metals, structured products, CFDs, crypto ETPs, crypto futures/options, and spot crypto where available by jurisdiction.
- Execution features include IB SmartRouting plus a large library of order types/algos and conditional/bracket-style order workflows across platforms.
- UK product pages highlight £3/€3 Western European stock and ETF trades at typical trade sizes, larger Western European trades at 0.05% of trade value, and US stock/ETF commissions from USD 0.0005 to USD 0.0035 per share.
- ETF coverage includes a "fee waived" no transaction fee program that reimburses commissions on eligible ETF shares held for at least 30 days.
- Client Portal includes advanced charting with technical indicators and a live news stream for specific products.
- Trading technology bundle includes free access to IBKR trading platforms, free real-time streaming data on all US-listed stocks, IB SmartRouting, and IBKR APIs.
- Portfolio tools include model portfolios, portfolio rebalancing, and Risk Navigator; PortfolioAnalyst adds risk measures (incl. Value at Risk) and performance attribution vs benchmark.
- PortfolioAnalyst reports can be generated in PDF/CSV formats; report delivery can be configured for email (and FTP by request).
- Statements and reporting: statements can be downloaded in formats including PDF and CSV; Flex Queries support TEXT (with separators) or XML output and can be retrieved programmatically via Flex Web Service.
- APIs: IBKR offers multiple trading API solutions (incl. TWS API and FIX).
- IBKR Web API documentation describes OAuth 2.0 auth, REST endpoints, and WebSocket market data streaming; the current Trading Web API documentation states a global request limit of 10 requests/second per authenticated username, with some endpoint-specific pacing limits. Market data access generally requires relevant subscriptions when using APIs.
- IBKR Web API changelog notes that SMD websocket market-data requests terminate after 10 minutes as of April 14, 2026, and that stocks support cashQty order submission as of March 27, 2026.
- Paper trading: IBKR notes paper trading access is enabled after opening an approved live account; paper trading uses separate credentials and comes with simulated buying power for testing strategies without risking funds.
- Security: IBKR Mobile highlights secure authentication (IB Key) and states data and orders are encrypted.
- Public system status page is available for platform/service health updates.
- TradingView integration allows trading an IBKR account from TradingView.
- Crypto trading through IBKR is advertised at 0.12% to 0.18% of trade value with a USD 1.75 minimum order fee, capped at 1% of trade value, and no added spreads, markups, or custody fees; availability and partner differ by jurisdiction.
FAQ
Is Interactive Brokers (IBKR) free?
Not entirely. Interactive Brokers (IBKR) includes a free tier, but its paid subscription options unlock more capacity. Visit the vendor site for current limits and pricing.
Who is Interactive Brokers (IBKR) best for?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is built for Retail Traders, Pro Retail, Institutional Investors, Day Traders, Swing Traders, Algo Traders + 3 more. It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Interactive Brokers (IBKR) support?
You can use Interactive Brokers (IBKR) on Web, Mobile, and Desktop. Interactive Brokers (IBKR) offers an API (REST and WebSocket) with OAuth2 authentication. Integrations include TradingView, Quicken, Tradelog, and CapTools.
Which markets does Interactive Brokers (IBKR) cover?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) covers North America, Europe, and APAC. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Bonds + 4 more. Identifiers include Ticker.
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