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Friday, January 9, 2026
Tool Comparison
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) vs Investing.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
interactivebrokers.co.uk
Investing.com
investing.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Portfolio, Watchlist, and Screeners and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has 10 categories you won't get in Investing.com; Investing.com has 14 unique categories.
- Pricing: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is Other, Subscription; Investing.com is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Investing.com leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Interactive Brokers (IBKR)).
- Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Interactive Brokers (IBKR) | Investing.com |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) strengths
Categories covered by Interactive Brokers (IBKR) but not Investing.com.
Investing.com strengths
Categories covered by Investing.com but not Interactive Brokers (IBKR).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Investing.com both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Investing.com offers a free entry point, while Interactive Brokers (IBKR) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Investing.com?
Both Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Investing.com support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) differentiates itself with 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 and CFDs., and Execution features include IB SmartRouting plus a large library of order types/algos and conditional/bracket-style order workflows across platforms., whereas Investing.com stands out for Global multi‑asset coverage with quotes and interactive charts for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, FX, crypto, futures and options across hundreds of exchanges., Extensive calendars for economic data, central‑bank decisions, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs and options expirations, all with configurable email / push alerts and timezone filters., and Portfolio and watchlist tools with P&L, performance charts, CSV import/export and sync between web and mobile apps..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.