Why Trade Globally with IBKR?
Why IBKR
Smarter Execution. Lower Costs.
Returns That Compound.
Lower trading costs, AI-powered tools, 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
3.13%
on uninvested cash
Pay up to
55% Less
on margin
Access 170+ global markets from one platform.
AI-Powered Tools. Better Decisions.
Connect your favorite AI to your IBKR account, or use our built-in tools to research, analyze, and trade across 170+ markets.
AI Integration
Connect Claude or ChatGPT to your IBKR account to research trades, analyze your portfolio, and generate trade Instructions you review and submit.
AI Screeners
Describe what you are looking for, like "small-cap tech stocks with strong cash flow," and get a ranked list from 70,000+ global stocks and ETFs.
Ask IBKR
Ask questions like "How concentrated am I in tech?" and get answers grounded in your own account data.
"In all, IBKR tops our list of brokerages: it is the highest-rated broker at BrokerChooser."
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,
starting at $0 - Margin rates up to 55% lower
- Earn interest up to 3.13% 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
5 Million
clients online
Executing more than
4 Million
trades daily
Average annual return of
24.30%
for IBKR Individual Clients vs.
23.10% on the S&P 500 from 2023-20251
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
90% of the world's listed companies are outside the US, and IBKR lets you reach more of them.
Trade more than 170 markets worldwide, fund and trade in 29 currencies, all in one platform across asset classes.
"Interactive Brokers continues to set the benchmark for cost efficiency, offering margin rates and high yields on idle cash that consistently outperform the competition. For the active trader, these are not just perks — they are material contributors to the bottom line."
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.
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
5 Million
clients worldwide
Executing more than
4 Million
trades daily
Nasdaq-listed
IBKR
Member of the
S&P 500
Client assets over
$903 Billion
Total Equity Exceeding
$22 Billion
Over
$5 Million
in account protection coverage for uninvested cash
Nearly
50 Years
of Innovation
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclosures
- Past performance is not indicative of future results. Three year average returns shown are based on aggregate data for Interactive Brokers accounts meeting minimum thresholds as of January 1, (2023, 2024, 2025), ($50,000 for individual accounts), inclusive of all commissions and charges. Results may vary significantly among clients, and comparisons to the S&P 500 are provided 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 July 6, 2026.
- For complete information, see our margin rate comparison.
- IBKR Lite provides commission-free trades in US exchange-listed stocks and ETFs. For complete information, see ibkr.com/commissions.
- Source: World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). As of June 2026, there were 58,445 listed companies across WFE member exchanges globally, of which 5,510 were listed on US exchanges (NYSE and Nasdaq) — approximately 9%. See world-exchanges.org.
- US Spot Gold is only available to legal residents of the United States. US Spot Gold is not available to legal residents of Arizona, Montana, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
- Participation in the Insured Bank Deposit Sweep Program required; restrictions apply.
- Interactive Brokers Group and its affiliates. For additional information view our Investor Relations - Earnings Release section. The number of client accounts displayed includes all account types across all IBG affiliates as of June 2, 2026.