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IBKR in the News
2025 Media Coverage
June |Reuters
The genie is out: 24-hour trading gaining momentum, Interactive Brokers chairman says
Interactive Brokers' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy talks about the future of 24/7 trading.
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
May |Business Breakdowns
Interactive Brokers: Margin Masters
Business Breakdowns explores the history and evolution of Interactive Brokers in their latest podcast.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
April |Barron's
Here's an Easy Way to Earn Income for Doing Almost Nothing
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the benefits of securities-lending programs.
April |Barron's
Interactive Brokers' Earnings Climb on Spike in Trading Volume. The Stock Is Down.
Barron's reports on first-quarter earnings for Interactive Brokers.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
April |CNBC
Higher cost of foreign goods better for nimbler domestic companies: Interactive Brokers' Chairman
Interactive Brokers' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses quarterly earnings on CNBC's "Closing Bell Overtime."
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
April |Fox Business
This is the greatest buying opportunity I've seen on Wall Street, Interactive Brokers founder says
Interactive Brokers' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins 'The Claman Countdown' to talk about current market conditions.
March |CNBC
Interactive Brokers' Thomas Peterffy: Sentiment is less about tariffs, more that stocks were too high
Interactive Brokers' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses the state of the stock market on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street."
March |Hubbis
Interactive Brokers Ready to Build in the UAE with Technology, Innovation and Client-Centric Solutions
James Bradie, Senior Executive Officer at Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited (DIFC Branch), discusses IBKR's DIFC office and growth strategy in the UAE.
February |ThinkAdvisor
How Interactive Brokers Is Fighting for Advisor Talent
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses talent trends in the RIA industry.
February |Bloomberg
Singapore Retail Traders Shun Stocks at Home for Buzzy US Market
Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore, tells Bloomberg that local investors are increasingly looking abroad.
January |CNBC
Interactive Brokers' Founder Thomas Peterffy talks quarterly results
Interactive Brokers' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk quarterly results.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
January |Barron's
Markets' Trump-Bump Lifts Interactive Brokers Earnings. The Stock Is Rising.
IBKR's commission revenue and trading activity soared during the fourth quarter as investors piled into markets.
Forecast Contracts are only available to eligible clients of Interactive Brokers LLC, Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited, and Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Interactive Brokers. These third-party sources are independent and Interactive Brokers does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2024 Media Coverage
December |Investor's Business Daily
Self-Made Billionaire Thomas Peterffy Doesn't Waste Words
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, talks to Investor's Business Daily about his nearly 50-year trading career and lessons learned along the way.
December |Financial Times
Donald Trump's election win sparks trading surge for banks and brokers
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the surge in trading activity following Trump's election win.
November |Barron's
Bitcoin Trades All Night. Why Not Stocks?
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the push for extended overnight trading hours on Wall Street.
November |MarketWatch
Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election
Interactive Brokers saw record overnight trading volumes on U.S. election night, MarketWatch reports.
October|CNBC
AI excitement is 'never ending it seems,' says Interactive Brokers Chairman Thomas Peterffy
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk quarterly results and ForecastEx.
ForecastEx is not available to Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited clients.
August |Markets Media
Overnight Trading Volumes at Interactive Brokers Rise 446%
Interactive Brokers CEO Milan Galik discusses the dramatic rise in overnight trading volume at IBKR since the beginning of the year.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
August |Kiplinger
Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms
Kiplinger's annual review story on the best online brokers in the industry, citing Interactive Brokers as Kiplinger's #2 ranked broker for 2024.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
August |WatersTechnology
Interactive Brokers looks beyond US borders for growth opportunities
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, shares his thoughts on growing IBKR's client base outside of the US.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
July|CNBC
Business has been strong, says Interactive Brokers' Asia head
David Friedland, Head of APAC for Interactive Brokers, tells CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" that market volatility has helped business.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
July|City A.M.
Interactive Brokers is ready to shake up the UK trading market
Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited CEO Gerry Perez discusses the firm's growth strategy for the UK market.
July|Advisor Perspectives
Does Your Custodian Cater to Your RIA's Business Model?
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, shares his thoughts on what custodians can provide to RIAs.
July|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's second-quarter earnings.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
July|Think Advisor
RIAs Look to Automation, Multiple Custodians to Spur Growth
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, says advisors want more automation in new account opening and client onboarding.
June|Bloomberg
24-Hour Stock Trading Is Booming – and Wall Street Is Rattled
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, says the overnight-hours trading trend is just at the "beginning."
June|The Disciplined Investor
Evolutionary Trading
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the latest trends in the brokerage industry.
June|UK Investor Magazine
Trading Strategies, Algo Trading, and Introducing New Technology with Interactive Brokers' Gerry Perez
Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited CEO Gerry Perez discusses the latest in trading automation.
May|Connect Money
The Custody Business
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, tells Connect Money what RIAs are looking for in a custodian.
April|Bloomberg
Interactive Brokers Clients Can Trade Treasuries 22 Hours a Day
Interactive Brokers announces it is expanding its trading hours for US Treasury bonds on its platform.
April|Advisor Perspectives
Embracing Automation
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, joins the Gaining Perspective podcast to discuss the state of the industry.
April|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's first-quarter earnings.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
April|Barron's
Bullish Investor Sentiment Lifts Interactive Brokers' Earnings
Interactive Brokers reports a slightly better-than-expected bottom line Tuesday, as adjusted earnings per share of $1.64 beat analyst estimates.
April|Investopedia
Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms for April 2024
Investopedia names its 2024 Best Online Broker Awards winners, citing Interactive Brokers as the Best for Advanced Traders, Best for International Trading, Best for Risk Management, Best for Generating Stock Trading Ideas, and Best for Algorithmic Trading.
March|Advisor Perspectives
Supercharge Your RIA Without M&A
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, outlines what RIA clients are looking for to grow their business.
February|Traders Magazine
Interactive Brokers Unveils IBKR Desktop
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, said that the launch of IBKR Desktop directly responds to client requests for powerful trading tools in a user-friendly interface.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
February|Bankrate
Best online brokers of 2024: Top places to invest your money
Bankrate names Interactive Brokers as its best overall online broker.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
February|Family Wealth Report
With RIA Sector In Ferment, Interactive Brokers Eyes Opportunities
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses how the company's custody business and competitive pricing and technology can benefit advisors.
January |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth-quarter earnings
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Interactive Brokers does not provide tax advice, does not make representations regarding the particular tax consequences of any investments, and cannot assist clients with tax filings. Investors should consult with their tax professional about the tax implications of any investment. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Interactive Brokers. These third-party sources are independent and Interactive Brokers does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2023 Media Coverage
December|CNBC
These were the most traded stocks and options heading into Christmas, Interactive Brokers says
Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick discusses the most popular IBKR client orders to end the year.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
December|The Financial Times
Asian retail traders help drive 24-hour market for US stocks
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, explains how more than 80 percent of IBKR's new accounts are outside the US.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
December|Barron's
Interactive Brokers' Steve Sanders: How We're Taking On the Big Guns in RIA Custody
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses Interactive Brokers' RIA business, industry consolidation among custodians and the role of technology in the wealth management space.
December|Forbes
This Self-Made Wall Street Billionaire Has Never Read A Single Investment Book
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, offers insight into the founding of the Company and his business strategy throughout his career.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
December|Bankrate
The Best in Investing in 2024
Interactive Brokers is featured as the Best Broker Overall, Best Broker for Research and Tools and Best Broker for Advanced Trading in Bankrate's annual awards.
December|InvestmentNews
Will rising interest rates spark SEC crackdown?
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, offers insight on the interest being paid to investors across the brokerage industry, highlighting that clients of Interactive Brokers can earn up to USD 4.83% on their instantly available cash balances.
Credit interest rates as of 5 December 2023. Clients may earn interest on positive settled cash balances. Accounts with a Net Asset Value (NAV) of USD 100,000 (or equivalent) or more are paid interest at the full rate for which they are eligible. Accounts with NAV of less than USD 100,000 (or equivalent) receive interest at rates proportional to the size of the account. There will be no interest paid on the first USD 10,000 of cash.
November |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the state of the markets and how clients of Interactive Brokers are trading in the current environment.
Futures are not suitable for all investors. The amount you may lose may be greater than your initial investment. Before trading futures, please read the CFTC Risk Disclosure. A copy and additional information are available in the Warnings and Disclosures section of the IBKR website.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) or visit the OCC.
October|CNBC
Interactive Brokers' Thomas Peterffy: Here's why brokers make more money on options trade
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's latest earnings beat, the state of retail investors, and more.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
September|Barron's
Interactive Brokers Founder on Inflation, the Market and AI Investing
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins the At Barron's video series to discuss Interactive Brokers' history and the business today, the impact of technology on investing, the current state of the markets and Interactive Brokers' competitive interest and margin rates.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Cryptocurrency trading is only available to eligible clients of Interactive Brokers LLC and Interactive Brokers Hong Kong.
Trading on margin is only for sophisticated investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Interest rates are subject to change and may differ depending on your location. Accounts with a Net Asset Value (NAV) of USD 100,000 (or equivalent) or more are paid at the full rate for which they are eligible. Accounts with NAV of less than USD 100,000 (or equivalent) receive rates proportional to the size of the account.
August|Hubbis
Interactive Brokers' Asia Head Sees Strong Growth Ahead and Closer Alignment with the Wealth Management Community
The article features an interview with David Friedland, Managing Director of Interactive Brokers for APAC, discussing key developments for Interactive Brokers in Asia, as well as trends impacting the wealth management industry in the region.
August|Seeking Alpha
Interactive Brokers launches fractional shares trading for Canadian stocks, ETFs
The article features the launch of fractional shares trading for eligible Canadian stocks and ETFs.
July|MarketWatch
U.S. soft landing is 'wishful thinking,' says billionaire businessman Thomas Peterffy. 'The market should be much lower.'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy speaks with MarketWatch about his outlook for the market, the rise of options trading, his personal story, and IBKR's expansion of Overnight Trading.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901.
Trading in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is especially risky and is only for individuals with a high risk tolerance and the financial ability to sustain losses.
Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as a recommendation, promotion or solicitation. All investors should review and consider associated investment risks, charges and expenses of the investment company or fund prior to investing. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.
This article highlights the interest that clients of Interactive Brokers can earn on cash balances. Clients with a NAV > $100k earn the stated interest rate on instantly available cash balances above $10k, and those with NAV < $100k earn a proportional rate (rates accurate as of 27/07/2023).
July|Wall Street Journal
Like Trading Stocks in Your PJs? You've Got Options
Story on IBKR's expansion of Overnight Trading Hours enabling clients to trade over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs.
June|Barron's
The Best Online Brokers of 2023
Story on Interactive Brokers being awarded 5 out of 5 stars and ranked #1 for a sixth consecutive year by Barron's.
June|Barron's
2023's Best Brokers: The Breakdown
Story on Barron's findings for the 2023 Best Online Broker survey ranking, highlighting Interactive Brokers' global trading capabilities, as well as IBKR GlobalTrader, IBKR GlobalAnalyst and IBKR Desktop.
June|CNBC
Interview with Thomas Peterffy on CNBC from the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Fintech Conference
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the trading landscape and AI ripple effects.
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by visiting IBKR.com/occ.
Interest Rates as of 02/06/23. Positive settled cash balances held in the securities segment of accounts with NAV>100k earn the stated interest rate, and those with NAV< 100k earn a proportional rate. Cash held in the commodities segment of an account does not earn interest. For more information, see https://www.interactivebrokers.co.uk/en/accounts/fees/pricing-interest-rates.php.
April|Financial Times
Fed up with low rates on deposits, US savers snap up government debt
Story on retail investors purchasing record amounts of Treasury bills while bank deposits drop to near two-year low, including comments from Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers is a broker, not a bank. As such, please consult the Strength and Security section of the website for information about the depositor protection regime in your jurisdiction.
April|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the health of the retail investing community, IBKR earnings and crypto investing.
Cryptocurrency trading is only available to eligible clients of Interactive Brokers LLC and Interactive Brokers Hong Kong.
Trading in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is especially risky and is only for individuals with a high risk tolerance and the financial ability to sustain losses. All trading and custody of digital assets for clients of IB LLC is provided by Paxos Trust Company ("Paxos") in an account held in the client's name at Paxos. Digital assets held with Paxos are not protected by SIPC. Eligibility restrictions apply. Cryptocurrency trading through Interactive Brokers Hong Kong is powered by OSL Digital Securities.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
April|Barron's
How Good Are Your Custodians' Options for Client Cash?
The article notes custodians offering higher-paying default options, highlighting that clients of Interactive Brokers can earn up to USD 4.33% on cash balances.
Long settled cash balances held in the securities segment of accounts with NAV>100k earn the stated interest rate, March 27, 2023, and those with NAV<100k earn a proportional rate. Cash held in the commodities segment of an account does not earn interest. For more information, see ibkr.com/interestpaid.
Interactive Brokers is a broker, not a bank. As such, please consult the Strength and Security section of the website for information about the depositor protection regime in your jurisdiction.
April|Wall Street Journal
Retail Brokerages' New Battleground: Cash
The article notes the effort by brokerages to offer customers higher returns on cash, highlighting that clients of Interactive Brokers can earn up to USD 4.33% on cash balances.
March|Barron's
Interactive Brokers Introduces Custom Indexing for RIAs
Story on a new Custom Indexing tool for Registered Investment Advisors, including comments from Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers.
March|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC' 'Last Call'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss Interactive Brokers' business model following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
March|Barron's
How Not to Get Ripped Off When Trading Options
The article discusses the options market and why spreads are important for investors to pay attention to, including comments from Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, on the topic.
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901.
February|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss rising interest rates and the impact on Interactive Brokers, the interest that the company pays on uninvested cash balances, and how clients are positioned in the current environment.
February|InvestmentNews
Schwab's game plan for a TD touchdown
The article discusses consolidation in the financial advice industry and notes the opportunity for Interactive Brokers to highlight its advanced technology, lowest costs, and availability of products worldwide to financial advisors, as well as the company's recent growth in the number of Registered Investment Advisors on its platform.
February|Financial Times
Meme-stock 2.0: Wall Street's retail trading boom is back
The article notes the recent rise in retail trading activity and quotes Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, commenting on this trend, and highlights the company's growth in client accounts and continued focus on advanced traders.
February |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Power Lunch'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss how clients of Interactive Brokers are positioned in the current environment and the interest that clients can earn on uninvested cash balances.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
February|MarketWatch
'Cash is the cool kid on the block': High-yield savings accounts, Treasury bills, money market funds, and CDs – here's where your cash can earn up to 4.5%
The article discusses the recent focus on cash and 'cash equivalent' products and includes comments from Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, highlighting the 4.08% interest rate that the company pays on uninvested cash balances.
February|Wall Street Journal
Are Individual Investors Shifting From Stocks to Cash?
The article notes a recent rise in assets in money market funds and includes comments from Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, highlighting how clients of Interactive Brokers can benefit from the 4.08% interest rate that the company pays on uninvested cash balances.
February|Traders Magazine
Interactive Brokers Introduces IBUSOPT
The article features the launch of the new IBUSOPT order destination designed to offer clients the opportunity to interact with IBKR SmartRoutedTM order flow and have their orders filled in between the National Best Bid/Offer (NBBO).
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901.
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings, the interest that IBKR clients can earn on uninvested cash balances, how investors are positioned in the current environment, and the potential impact of the SEC's market structure proposals.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
January|Wall Street Journal
Bonds Over Stocks: The New 60-40 Portfolio
The article discusses recent investor demand for bonds and highlights the growth in Interactive Brokers' bond trading platform.
January|WealthBriefing
Thomas Peterffy on WealthBriefing's 'WealthTalk'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins WealthBriefing's 'WealthTalk' to discuss the history of Interactive Brokers and how it fits into the wealth management industry, including the ways the company's automated platform and lost cost offerings benefit wealth managers and their end-clients.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Interactive Brokers. These third-party sources are independent and Interactive Brokers does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2022 Media Coverage
December
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street"
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the current state of the markets, the interest that IBKR clients can earn on uninvested cash balances, and how investors are positioned in the current environment.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
December|Traders Magazine
Outlook 2023: Steve Sanders, Interactive Brokers
The article features the key initiatives for Interactive Brokers during 2022 and provides an overview of the most influential people at the company.
December|Barron's
Interactive Brokers Stock Looks Poised for Higher Ground. Here's How to Play It
The article highlights the positive performance of Interactive Brokers' stock price and the outlook for the company.
November|Traders Magazine
Interactive Brokers Adds Overnight Trading Hours on IBEOS
The article highlights the launch of Overnight Trading Hours on the IBKR Eos ATS, enabling clients to trade select US ETFs 23½ hours a day, five days a week.
November|Bloomberg News
Retail Traders Rush Into Bond Markets in Hunt for Juicier Yields
The article features the recent investor interest in IBKR's Bond Marketplace as demand for bonds in the current environment rises.
October|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's third quarter earnings, how clients of Interactive Brokers differ from other online brokers and the current market environment.
September|Benzinga
Interactive Brokers Introduces Options Trading on GlobalTrader and IMPACT Mobile Apps
The article features the launch of options trading in IBKR GlobalTrader and IMPACT and the new Options Wizard and Options Chain tools available to help users understand how options work and how to trade them.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
September|Bloomberg TV
Thomas Peterffy on Bloomberg TV's 'Bloomberg Markets"
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Bloomberg TV to discuss several topics including the state of the markets, how clients of Interactive Brokers can earn interest on idle cash balances, the Carbon Offsets feature in the IMPACT app and how the current interest rate environment benefits the brokerage industry.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
August|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss Fed policy and the outlook for inflation.
August|Investopedia
Best Online Brokers 2022
In Investopedia's annual Best Online Brokers ranking, IBKR was recognized as the Best Broker for Advanced Traders and Best Broker for International Trading. The coverage notes that "there simply isn't another broker that combines such a wide variety of investable global assets, sophisticated trading technology, and rich research capabilities."
June|Barron's
Thomas Peterffy on Barron's 'Streetwise' Podcast
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Barron's 'Streetwise' podcast to discuss how the company caters to advanced traders and his views on broker commissions and Payment for Order Flow.
The IBKR Lite pricing plan is only available to clients in the U.S.
June|Fox Business
Thomas Peterffy on Fox Business' 'Making Money'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Fox Business to discuss his views on the markets and outlook going forward.
May|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the current state of the markets and inflation.
May|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the state of the markets and how clients of Interactive Brokers are positioned in the current environment.
This video contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
April|Yahoo Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance Live
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company's first quarter earnings and the outlook for investing in the current environment.
April|ThinkAdvisor
How Interactive Brokers Lures RIAs From Rivals
The article features Interactive Brokers' offering for Registered Investment Advisors and highlights how automation and the company's broad range of global products and unified platform differentiates it from peers in the industry.
April|Barron's
'Smart Money' Retail Investors Are Pessimistic
The article features comments from Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on how the company's active trader clients are positioned in the current environment.
March|Barron's
The Best Online Brokers for 2022
In Barron's annual Best Online Brokers Survey, Interactive Brokers placed first and earned 5 out of 5 stars for the fifth consecutive year. The coverage notes IBKR's strength in international trading and features new products and tools such as IMPACT, IBKR GlobalTrader and IBKR GlobalAnalyst.
March|Yahoo Finance
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the launch of IBKR GlobalTrader and his views on the stock market and recent current events.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
March|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's launch of IBKR GlobalTrader, a simple mobile app for global stock trading, as well as his views on recent current events and retail investing.
March|Bloomberg News
Interactive Brokers Takes Aim at Robinhood with New Trading App
The article covers Interactive Brokers' launch of IBKR GlobalTrader, a simple mobile trading application for investors to trade stocks around the world.
February|Financial Times
US options trading heats up even as speculative stock rally cools
The article covers the rise in options market activity and features comments from Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on what has driven the increase in options trading.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the outlook for retail investors and the recent increase in options trading.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
January|Yahoo Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance Live
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
January|Barron's
Why the Options Craze May Outlast Meme Madness
The article covers recent demand for options and features comments from Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on expectations for continued interest in options trading.
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Interactive Brokers. These third-party sources are independent and Interactive Brokers does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2021 Media Coverage
December|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss market expectations for 2022 and meme stock investing.
December|Benzinga
Interactive Brokers Pushes Regeneration, Sustainability With IMPACT Trading Platform
The article covers Interactive Brokers' launch of the IMPACT App and how it helps investors easily align their portfolio with their values.
December|Traders Magazine
Interactive Brokers Introduces Global Analyst
The article covers Interactive Brokers' launch of GlobalAnalyst, a new tool that lets investors compare the relative valuations and financial metrics of stocks globally as well as other new offerings including IMPACT by Interactive Brokers.
November|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's launch of the IMPACT App.
October|U.S. News & World Report
Best Brokers for Beginners
Interactive Brokers was included in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Brokers for Beginners' 2021.
October|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's third quarter earnings.
September|Yahoo! Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo! Finance Live
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss the company's launch of cryptocurrency trading.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
September|Bloomberg News
Interactive Brokers Adds Cryptocurrency Trading, Joining Rivals
The article covers Interactive Brokers' introduction of cryptocurrency trading enabling clients to trade and custody Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash via Paxos Trust Company.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
September|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'TechCheck'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's launch of cryptocurrency trading.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
August|Benzinga
Interactive Brokers Cuts Costs, Adds To Education, Technology and Transparency
Interactive Brokers continues to roll out new tools and platform enhancements. Article covers the elimination of inactivity feeds, the Impact Dashboard and IBKR Campus.
July|Yahoo! Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo! Finance Live
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Julie Hyman, Brian Sozzi and Myles Udland on Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss the state of the brokerage business, Robinhood and whether regulators can crack down on payment for order flow.
July|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's second quarter earnings.
July|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Squawk Box"
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the outlook for retail investing.
June|CNBC.com
The jobs report will move markets in the week ahead as stocks enter the second half riding high
Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick quoted discussing his views on the markets and economy.
April|Barron's
This Brokerage Firm Stands to Gain From America's Obsession With Stocks
In this article, Barron's Steven M. Sears provides a positive outlook for Interactive Brokers' share price.
April|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Closing Bell"
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's first quarter earnings.
March|Yahoo! Finance Live
Steve Sosnick on Yahoo! Finance Live
Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss recent bond market activity.
March |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Squawk Box"
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the retail trading frenzy.
February|CNBC
Steve Sosnick on CNBC's "Closing Bell"
Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins CNBC to discuss the state of the markets.
February|Barron's
The Best Online Brokers for 2021
The company earned 5 out of 5 stars and was rated #1 for Active Traders and #1 for International Traders.
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Interactive Brokers. These third-party sources are independent and Interactive Brokers does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2020 Media Coverage
December|The Ascent, A Motley Fool Service
Interactive Brokers Review: Great for Large Balances, Low Margin Rates
The Ascent, a Motley Fool Service, rated Interactive Brokers 4 out of 5 stars as a great low-cost option, and called it a great choice for options investors, traders, and those trading on margin.
December|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Alley'
Interactive Brokers Chairman Thomas Peterffy joined CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'Squawk Alley' to discuss 2020's record trading volume, options trading trends and volatility.
December|MarketWatch
Wall Street Pioneer Says for First Time Clients Are Net Short Stocks on His Platform
Interactive Brokers Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses IBKR clients being net short, the market outlook, options values, and margin rates.
December|ForexBrokers.com
Best Forex Brokers 2021
ForexBrokers.com awarded Interactive Brokers 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranked the firm 4th out of 27 firms in its 2021 Best Forex Brokers review. In the 5th annual review, Interactive Brokers received 5 stars and was rated Best in Class for its Offering of Investments for the 5th year in a row. IBKR also earned 4.5 stars for Commissions & Fees, Platforms & Tools and Research.
November|Benzinga
Interactive Brokers Review
Benzinga awarded Interactive Brokers 4.5 out of 5 stars in its 2020 review. The company was praised for its comprehensive trading platform, broad product range and affordable prices. The review cited IBKR as being best for its robust, yet simple mobile app, access to 135 global markets, low margin rates and more.
October|Benzinga
Interactive Brokers Group Takes Leadership Stance in ESG with Launch of Impact Dashboard
The article covers the introduction of a free Impact Dashboard that helps investors select sustainable investments based on criteria they select. ESG Director Will Peterffy explains the dashboard lets investors align their portfolio with their values. The author notes the dashboard, along with other tools, research, and Socially Responsible Investment portfolios, solidifies IBKR's leadership role in ESG investing.
October|Investopedia
Interactive Advisors Review
Investopedia awards Interactive Brokers' robo advisor affiliate, Interactive Advisors, 4.5 out of 5 stars and rates it Best for Sustainable Investing and Best for Portfolio Construction. The review notes Interactive Advisors has the widest range of securities to select from and offers low-cost actively and passively managed portfolios that can be customized.
August|The Wall Street Journal
If You Need Cash Now, Here's Which Accounts You Should Tap First
The article explains how people can avoid dipping into their retirement savings by evaluating other potential sources for funds. For example, data from Interactive Brokers shows some brokers offering margin loans with annual percentage rates as low as 0.75%.
July|StockBrokers.com
StockBrokers.com UK Review
Interactive Brokers receives 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2020 review. The company earns high marks for its range of investment offerings, commissions and fees, platforms and tools and research.
July|CNBC
Closing Bell
Interactive Brokers founder and chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to talk about the company's second quarter earnings.
July|Bankrate
Interactive Brokers Review 2020
Bankrate ranks Interactive Brokers "Best For" active trading, volume discounts and margin trading. The review notes that Interactive Brokers provides the ability to buy almost anything that trades anywhere in the world; has a world-class trading platform; and provides low margin rates.
July|Benzinga
Interactive Brokers Sweetens Global Connectivity with Tech, Education Focused Initiatives
Interactive Brokers continues to roll out new products and trading improvements. Article covers introduction of Mutual Funds Marketplace and search tool, IBKR Lite commission-free service level and Traders' Academy free online, on-demand courses.
July|Bloomberg Television
The Rise in Retail Investing
Interactive Brokers founder and chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses the outlook for retail trading with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak on the Bloomberg Technology program.
July|CNBC Fast Money
Investors Should Brace for a Cruel Summer, Top Market Watcher Warns
Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist shares his market outlook with CNBC's Melissa Lee.
July|Washington Post
Shares by the Slice: Fractional Investing Sparks a Stock Market Stampede
Article on the advent of fractional share trading. EVP Steve Sanders says Interactive Brokers offers fractional shares to sophisticated investors as another tool to better manage their portfolios. Notes that IBKR processed nearly 1.9 million transactions in June, a 131% increase over the same period last year.
July|Forbes
Bored at Home? Take Free Online Financial Courses
Forbes showcases a selection of financial courses, including Traders' Academy, Interactive Brokers' free online, on-demand courses. The Traders' Academy course selection includes beginner, intermediate and advanced courses on investment products, securities lending and borrowing and more.
June|Yahoo Finance
Here's What the Most Sophisticated Investors Are Doing with Their Cash During the Market Rally
Thomas Peterffy, founder and chairman of Interactive Brokers, discusses trends he is seeing among the firm's clients.
July|The Straits Times
Interactive Brokers Group Opens Singapore Office
Interactive Brokers Singapore opens in the Marina Bay financial district. The firm can now offer Singapore stocks to local investors and provide the ability for Singaporeans to invest globally in the company's broad product line from a single integrated investment account.
June|The Motley Fool
2 Reasons Now is the Ideal Time to Invest in Fractional Shares
The article explains what fractional shares are and why now may be a good time to invest in these slivers of shares. The author notes that Interactive Brokers was the first to offer fractional share trading last November, followed by Fidelity in January and Schwab in June.
June|Stamford Advocate
Local Heroes Make Face Shields to Protect from COVID-19
Story profiles Yakov Gorodnitsky and colleagues from Interactive Brokers who have made approximately 6,500 masks to donate to front line workers and others during the pandemic. The project is financially supported by Interactive Brokers.
June|Yahoo Finance
Here's What the Most Sophisticated Investors Are Doing with Their Cash During the Market Rally
Thomas Peterffy, founder and chairman of Interactive Brokers, discusses trends he is seeing among the firm's clients.
April|Bankrate
Top online brokers for a 401(k) rollover in April 2020
Interactive Brokers is showcased as one of the best places to rollover a 401(k) retirement plan. The article also mentions the company pays the highest rates Bankrate has seen on cash balances in clients' accounts and offers thousands of no-load and no transaction fee mutual funds.
March|Benzinga
Options Trading: What It Is and How to Do It
The author describes options and explains how to use them for investing. The article also describes top investing platforms based on cost, trading style and experience level. Interactive Brokers is highlighted as the top platform for professionals.
March|Seeking Alpha
The Stock Market Has Tanked: What to Do Next
The article explains several opportunities to take advantage of during these current market conditions. The author notes that clients of Interactive Brokers can borrow at very low margin rates and invest in a variety of securities currently offering attractive yields. A graphic shows how Interactive Brokers' rates compare to those of its major competitors.
March|Investopedia
2020 Best Online Brokers Awards
Interactive Brokers earned 4.4 out of 5 stars in Investopedia's second annual ranking. The company was also selected as Best for Advanced Traders, Best for International Trading, Best for Low Margin Rates and Best for Day Trading. IBKR was also honored for its Low Costs, ETF offerings, and Mobile trading application. Author Theresa Carey commended the company's wealth of tools, range of offerings and numerous other offerings.
February|Business Insider
Interactive Brokers Has Upended Wall Street Time and Time Again.
Its Founder Explains How Causing Chaos is Key to Staying Competitive.
The profile details how Interactive Brokers has led the way in many areas of the brokerage business, from announcing commission-free trades to introducing fractional share trading. Chairman Thomas Peterffy notes that the company's technology expertise helps set Interactive Brokers apart from competitors.
February|CNBC
Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy Says He Passed on Pursuing Etrade Purchase
Thomas Peterffy discusses Morgan Stanley's plans to acquire E-Trade and the impact of consolidation in the brokerage industry.
February|Barron's
The Best Online Brokers Right Now — for Almost Every Kind of Investor
Interactive Brokers was rated #1 by Barron's.
The company earned 5 out of 5 stars and was rated Best for Active Traders and Best for International Traders. The company was praised for its global reach, advanced technology, low margin rates and high interest paid on idle cash balances.
February|Hubbis
Interactive Brokers: Boosting its Penetration of Asia's Vibrant Wealth Management Market
David Friedland, managing director of Interactive Brokers in Asia, met with Hubbis to discuss how he is immensely bullish about the region and why the firm's state-of-the-art electronic trading platform is ideally suited to the challenges facing investors.
February|Globe & Mail
Rob Carrick Grades Canada's Online Brokerages for 2020
Interactive Brokers earned a B+ in the Globe & Mail's 21st annual ranking. The company was commended for its sophisticated platform and providing the lowest prices.
February – AdvisorHub|The Tony Sirianni Podcast
Interview with Interactive Brokers EVP of Marketing and Product Development Steve Sanders
Steve Sanders discusses how Interactive Brokers uses technology to automate everything in order to service both large and small clients and provide them with a broad product line and complete turn-key solution at a very low cost. He also shares his perspectives on zero commissions; how advisors can add value and differentiate themselves from competitors; millennials and investing; and more.
January|NerdWallet
Interactive Brokers Review 2020: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
NerdWallet rated Interactive Brokers the best for low-cost investing, stock trading platform, and research. The review also praises the company's low margin rates, broad product selection, and IBKR Lite service, which provides commission-free trades on US exchange-listed stocks and ETFs.
January|Investor's Business Daily
Best Brokers 2020: Interactive Brokers Adds New Features to Its Trading Arsenal
In IBD's eighth annual Best Online Brokers awards, Interactive Brokers placed in the top 5 overall and secured top spots in 9 out of 15 categories. The company earned the highest scores for Low Commissions & Fees, Broad Choice of Investments, Mobile Trading Platforms / Apps, Options Trading Platform, Portfolio Analysis & Reports and Website Security.
January|StockBrokers.com
Interactive Brokers Review
StockBrokers.com rated Interactive Brokers 4.5 stars out of 5 overall in its 10th Annual Best Online Brokers Review. Interactive Brokers won 1st place with a 5 star rating for Commissions & Fees and was awarded 4.5 stars for Offering of Investments, Platforms & Tools and Mobile Trading. The company earned 4 stars for Research, Education, and Customer Service. The review notes that Interactive Brokers leads the industry for low-cost trading for professionals and praises the company for its tools and product selection.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Interactive Brokers. These third-party sources are independent and Interactive Brokers does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.