Why Trade Globally with IBKR?
Why IBKR
Smarter Execution. Lower Costs.
Returns That Compound.
Lower trading costs, advanced execution, and global market access, designed to help more of your returns stay invested and grow over time.
Average annual return of
24.30%
for IBKR Individual Clients vs.
23.10% on the S&P 500 from 2023-20251
Earn interest up to
USD
3.14%
on uninvested cash
Borrow for as low as
USD
4.14%
on margin loans
Access 170+ global markets from one platform.
The Real Cost of Trading Is Not Just Commissions
Many brokers promote “free trades” while recovering costs elsewhere.
IBKR competes on the full economics of trading, not just the headline price.
- Low commissions on trades
- Margin rates as low as 4.14%
- Earn interest up to 3.14% on uninvested cash
- Execution quality and price improvement
- Low FX conversion costs
- No platform fees or added spreads
Why Investors Move Their Assets to IBKR
Investors switch brokers to improve outcomes, not because of marketing claims.
Why clients transfer to IBKR
- Lower trading and financing costs that compound over time
- Direct access to global markets in one platform
- Professional execution with transparent pricing
- Platforms that scale as strategies become more complex
Switch Without Disruption
- Transfer assets without selling positions
- No tax impact from standard transfers
- Fast, digital transfers for US accounts
- Guided support for non-US transfers
Keep More in Your Portfolio
with Smarter Execution
Execution quality directly impacts what you keep after every trade.
On every trade, IB SmartRoutingSM seeks the best available price from market makers, liquidity providers, and exchanges.
The result is better pricing on your trades, so more of your money stays invested.
Trusted by over
4 Million
clients online
Executing more than
4 Million
trades daily
Average return of
19.20%
for IBKR Individual Clients vs.
17.9% on the S&P 500 in 20251
Choose the Pricing That Fits How You Trade
Clear pricing with no hidden costs.
IBKR is publicly traded, a member of the S&P 500, and operates under strict global regulatory oversight.
Invest Worldwide
With One Platform
Direct global access without workarounds or proxies.
Trade more than 170 markets worldwide, fund and trade in 29 currencies, all in one platform across asset classes.
Platforms That Scale With Your Strategy
Start simple. Move to advanced strategies as your needs grow.
Use AI-powered tools to find new investment ideas faster.
For New and
Occasional Investors
Simple portfolio tools, clean mobile and web experience
For Experienced
and Advanced Traders
Access advanced charting and scanners, options analytics and 100+ order types.
More Insight. More Confidence.
Make smarter decisions with real-time quotes, global research, and
AI-assisted analysis that helps surface what matters.
- Screen stocks, options, futures, and ETFs
with advanced filters - Compare forecasts, fundamentals, and portfolio exposure using AI-generated summaries
- Use alerts, heat maps, and AI-powered scanners to stay on top of the market and spot new opportunities
- Access independent global research with concise, AI-generated highlights
Identify Opportunities and Stay Ahead
Use AI-powered tools to summarize news, analyze portfolios,
and uncover risks and opportunities across global markets
Level Up With IBKR Campus
Education designed for real-world investing.
- Courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Video lessons and guided walkthroughs
- Options, futures, and global trading education
- Live and on-demand webinars
- Interactive Trading Labs and simulations
Security You Can Trust
Built for scale, transparency, and long-term stability.
Trusted by over
4 Million
clients worldwide
Executing more than
4 Million
trades daily
Nasdaq-listed
IBKR
Member of the
S&P 500
Client assets over
$775 Billion
Total Equity Exceeding
$21 Billion
Nearly
50 Years
of Innovation
Disclosures
- For more information, see stock commissions comparison.
- All returns shown are net of commissions and charges. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns shown are based on aggregate data for Interactive Brokers accounts meeting minimum thresholds as of January 1, 2025 ($50,000 for individual and advisor accounts and $1,000,000 for hedge fund accounts), inclusive of all commissions and charges. Results may vary significantly among clients. Comparisons to the S&P 500 are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.
- Restrictions apply. See additional information on interest rates. Credit interest rate as of April 8, 2026.
- Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on USD margin loan balances as of May 7, 2026. Interactive Brokers calculates the interest charged on margin loans using the applicable rates for each interest rate tier listed on its website. Learn more about margin loan rates.
- Low trading fees according to BrokerChooser Online Broker Survey 2026: Read the full article Online Broker Reviews, December 2025. "Interactive Brokers has low trading fees and one of the best margin rates in the industry. IB currently pays interest (up to 3.14% for USD) on cash balances if you have a $100k account (net asset value)."
- Savings are based on IBKR’s FX conversion commission of 0.08–0.20 bps (min USD 2) compared with the typical FX markups charged by other leading brokers, which generally range from 0.25 percent to 1.00 percent. Actual rates and savings vary by broker, trade size and market conditions.
- Interactive Brokers Group and its affiliates. For additional information view our Investor Relations - Earnings Release section.
The risk of loss in online trading of stocks, options, futures, currencies, foreign equities, and fixed income can be substantial. Options are not suitable for all investors. For more information, read the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options".
Your capital is at risk and your losses may exceed the value of your original investment.
Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA Reference Number 208159.
Cryptoassets are unregulated in the UK. Interactive Brokers (U.K) Limited ("IBUK") is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a cryptoassets firm under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.
Interactive Brokers LLC is regulated by the US SEC and CFTC and is a member of the SIPC (www.sipc.org) compensation scheme; products are only covered by the UK FSCS in limited circumstances.
Before trading, clients must read the relevant risk disclosure statements on our IBUK Services Guide – Investing with IBKR page.
For a list of IBG memberships worldwide, see our exchange listings.