Interactive Brokers review: fees, markets and who it suits
The widest range of markets, aimed at advanced investors. Facts checked 18 October 2026.
Best for
Advanced and larger investors who need the widest range of markets.
Watch out for
The interface and the price list are more complex, and the platform takes time to learn.
Fees and facts
- Stocks and ETFs
- Pro: fixed or tiered commissions by exchange; Lite is free only for US-listed stocks and ETFs
- Currency conversion
- very low mark-up; check the exact level in the price list
- Deposits and withdrawals
- no minimum deposit
- Inactivity fee
- check the price list
- Markets
- the largest choice of markets and instruments
- Crypto
- on selected accounts
- Fractional shares
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
- CFDs offered
- Yes
- Regulation
- Interactive Brokers Ireland (Central Bank of Ireland)
Fees are taken from comparison sites, not the provider's price list, so check the current price list before you decide.
How Interactive Brokers makes money
Interactive Brokers earns from commissions, financing and a small currency mark-up, with a pricing model built for active traders.
Pros
- Professional platform
- Widest range of markets
- Low costs for active investors
- Strong regulation
Cons
- More complex for beginners
- Harder interface
- Price list to be verified
Investing carries risk and you can lose money. CFDs are complex and most retail accounts lose money. This is information, not investment advice. How we make money.