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FIG 01 — BROKER REVIEW
Interactive Brokers
8.3
3.5 ★ · 5,100 reviews
Best for: Serious multi-asset investors wanting the lowest costs and broadest access
Verified against Interactive Brokers's site · Aug 2026. Rules and pricing shift often — always confirm current terms on the broker's own site before trading.
FIG 02 — SPECIFICATIONS
Regulation
SEC, FINRA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, CBI, CIRO, SFC, SEBI, JFSA
Min deposit
$0
Spreads from
0.2 pips
Commission
From 0.20 bp of trade value (tiered)
Max leverage
1:50 (US) / 1:30 (UK/EU)
Instruments
Stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, ETFs, funds, crypto
Account types
IBKR Lite / IBKR Pro
Platforms
Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, GlobalTrader, WebTrader, API
Founded
1978
FIG 03 — VERDICT
Pros
- Extremely low costs, especially at volume
- Unmatched global multi-asset access (150+ markets)
- Publicly traded (NASDAQ: IBKR), highly regulated
Cons
- TWS has a steep learning curve
- Customer service response times criticized
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