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Interactive Brokers

Retail CFD and forex broker headquartered in Greenwich, USA — verify live fees and entity on the official website.

At a glance

Regulation
US SEC/FINRA; FCA; multiple global entities; stocks, options, futures, spot FX
Founded
1978
Headquarters
Greenwich, USA
Min. deposit
$50 typical marketed minimum (method and account dependent).
Leverage
Varies by instrument, entity, and jurisdiction; read the broker’s current margin and leverage schedule.
Platforms
Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal
Demo account
Yes

Trustpilot reference

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Interactive Brokers
  • Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal
  • Widely recognised retail brand — still verify your entity’s protections.

Cons

  • CFDs can result in rapid losses
  • Leverage increases risk
  • Regulatory cover depends on which entity onboarded you

Full specifications

Structured facts from our profile — open the sections you care about. Nothing here replaces the broker’s legal docs.

Regulation & legal

US SEC/FINRA; FCA; multiple global entities; stocks, options, futures, spot FX

Trading costs & execution

Variable spreads; raw/ECN-style accounts may add per-lot commission.

May apply on raw/low-spread profiles; check symbol specifications.

Markets & instruments

Forex, indices, commodities, share CFDs and other products where the broker is licensed to offer them.

Account types

Multiple retail account types (names depend on region); compare on the broker’s account page.

Deposits & withdrawals

Card, bank transfer, and e-wallets where supported — availability varies by compliance and country.

Typical withdrawal time: Often several business days after KYC approval; depends on method.

Platforms & apps

Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal

Mobile terminals where offered for supported platforms.

Support & languages

Live chat, email, and phone (hours vary by region).

Languages: Multilingual websites common; confirm desk languages with support.

In-depth review

This Finpip overview summarizes Interactive Brokers as commonly marketed to retail traders (founded 1978; HQ: Greenwich, USA). Typical platforms include Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal.

Regulatory snapshot (not legal advice): US SEC/FINRA; FCA; multiple global entities; stocks, options, futures, spot FX

Official website: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/. Confirm licence numbers, product availability, and costs there before funding an account.

Finpip editorial scores are comparison opinions only, not regulator ratings. Fees, leverage, and licences change — verify every material fact with the broker and official regulatory registers before trading. CFDs are high-risk products.