Interactive Brokers
SEC-regulated global multi-asset broker-dealer
Platform Overview
Interactive Brokers is a US-headquartered global broker-dealer regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, ASIC, MAS, SFC, and IIROC. Founded in 1978, it provides institutional-grade access to global markets across 150+ exchanges.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
- Brand Name
- Interactive Brokers
- Headquarters
- United States
- Year Established
- 1978
- Parent Company
- Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
- Publicly Listed
- Yes — NASDAQ (IBKR)
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Reputation Summary
2089 Overall Score
Areas of Concern (0.86% resolved)
Avg. response (0.9%)
Strengths
- ASIC-regulated with clean compliance record
- Competitive raw spread pricing
- Strong presence in Asia-Pacific markets
- Verified and claimed IPTI profile
Areas of Concern
- Limited product range outside forex and CFDs
- No European regulatory entity
Expert Consensus
Well-regarded broker with strong ASIC regulation and competitive pricing. Good track record in the Asia-Pacific region.
IFCCI Verdict
Good transparency profile with verified regulatory credentials. Proactive engagement with IPTI platform verification process.
Community Verdict
Regulatory Licenses
SEC
- License Number
- 8-47257
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- Broker-Dealer
CFTC
- License Number
- NFA 0258600
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- FCM
FCA
- License Number
- 208159
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
ASIC
- License Number
- 453554
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
MAS
- License Number
- CMS100917
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- License Type
- CMS Licence
SFC
- License Number
- ABN 98 166 929 568
- Jurisdiction
- Hong Kong
- License Type
- Type 1,2,4,5,9
IIROC
- License Number
- Member
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- License Type
- IIROC Member
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.1 pips |
| GBP/USD | 0.3 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.2 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.15 pips |
- Commission
- Tiered: $0.0035/share (US), varies by market
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free (ACH/Wire)
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free (ACH), $10 (Wire)
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- New YorkChicagoLondonHong KongTokyoSydney
- Average Execution Speed
- < 10ms
Safety & Protection
- Insurance Coverage
- SIPC up to $500,000 (incl. $250,000 cash)
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS (UK), SIPC (US)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Spanish
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferACH
Institutional-grade liquidity access. Direct market access routing provides best-in-class execution transparency.
Only CFT-certified professionals (score 70+) can submit expert intelligence signals.
Community Snapshot
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
A review of this platform's leverage offering reveals maximum leverage of 1:1000 available to retail clients through its offshore-regulated entity. IFCCI's research unit observes that such leverage levels significantly exceed the caps imposed by Tier-1 regulators (e.g., ESMA's 1:30, ASIC's 1:30). While high leverage is not inherently illegal under offshore regulatory frameworks, academic literature consistently associates excessive leverage with amplified consumer loss rates. Consumers should carefully assess whether their risk management capabilities are adequate for such exposure.
Consumer Awareness Reports
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:50 (US) | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 1978 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 9 | 10 |
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