{"id":74076,"date":"2024-03-09T22:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T14:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/?p=74076"},"modified":"2024-03-10T23:38:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T15:38:50","slug":"interactive-brokers-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Long-Term Review: The BEST broker in the world?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a global broker that offers users access to different asset classes across 150 markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I&#8217;ve been an IBKR user for some time and in this review, let\u2019s learn about IBKR, and if it is for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2023\/01\/07\/ibkr-deposit-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interactive Brokers (IBKR) funding guide: Cheapest way to fund your IBKR account!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2023\/05\/14\/wise-vs-instarem-ibkr-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wise vs Instarem: Which one is the best funding method for IBKR?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/10\/ibkr-first-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step-by-step guide: How to buy your first share via IBKR<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d3d5c93506\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d3d5c93506\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#Highlights_of_Interactive_Brokers_IBKR\" title=\"Highlights of Interactive Brokers (IBKR)\">Highlights of Interactive Brokers (IBKR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#Regulation_and_Safety\" title=\"Regulation and Safety\">Regulation and Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#4_reasons_why_IBKR_is_the_best_global_broker\" title=\"4 reasons why IBKR is the best global broker\">4 reasons why IBKR is the best global broker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#IBKR_CommissionPricing_for_Stocks_ETFs\" title=\"IBKR Commission\/Pricing for Stocks &amp; ETFs \">IBKR Commission\/Pricing for Stocks &amp; ETFs <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#Which_IBKR_commission_plan_to_choose\" title=\"Which IBKR commission plan to choose?\">Which IBKR commission plan to choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#What_I_dont_like_about_IBKR\" title=\"What I don\u2019t like about IBKR\">What I don\u2019t like about IBKR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#Is_Interactive_Brokers_IBKR_for_you\" title=\"Is Interactive Brokers (IBKR) for you?\">Is Interactive Brokers (IBKR) for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#How_to_open_an_Interactive_Brokers_IBKR_account_A_step-by-step_guide\" title=\"How to open an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account: A step-by-step guide\">How to open an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account: A step-by-step guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#Verdict_%E2%80%93_IBKR_is_the_only_global_broker_you_need_to_get_used_to\" title=\"Verdict &#8211; IBKR is the only global broker you need (to get used to)\">Verdict &#8211; IBKR is the only global broker you need (to get used to)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2024\/03\/09\/interactive-brokers-review\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer:\">Disclaimer:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highlights-of-interactive-brokers-ibkr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_Interactive_Brokers_IBKR\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">Highlights of Interactive Brokers (IBKR)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strong regulation background:<\/strong> IBKR is a global broker <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regulated in 10 countries<\/a> including the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global market access at highly affordable commission:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBKR offers access to over 150 markets in 33 countries<\/a>, such as the US, UK, HK, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Japan, and more at a highly competitive commission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trade multi-assets with just one account:<\/strong> In addition, IBKR users also gain access to a huge variety of products\/instruments such as stocks, bonds, <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2021\/03\/10\/etf-investing-guide\/\">ETFs<\/a>, FX, futures, and options at a highly competitive commission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For who: <\/strong>IBKR is a no-brainer for investors looking to gain access to global markets at a low commission. However, IBKR&#8217;s downside (in my opinion) is a platform design and user experience that is not as beginner-friendly as other <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2019\/01\/10\/5-differences-between-investing-trading-that-experts-may-not-tell-you\/\">investing<\/a> platforms around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open an IBKR account today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulation_and_Safety\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">Regulation and Safety<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With financial scams on the rise globally, it is crucial to choose a broker that is well-regulated and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IBKR is one of the most reliable global brokers in the world as it is regulated by financial authorities in over 10 countries.<\/strong> Regulation by the major financial authorities in the world ensures that IBKR users\u2019 interests are always protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the key regulations that IBKR has obtained include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US: Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UK: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Australia: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hong Kong: Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Singapore: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, IBKR is a publicly-listed company in the US (NASDAQ: IBKR) with a strong presence globally. It handles over 2M client accounts worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr015\" style=\"border-radius:36px;background-color:#ed7c15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Interactive Brokers full list of regulations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-reasons-why-ibkr-is-the-best-global-broker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_reasons_why_IBKR_is_the_best_global_broker\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">4 reasons why IBKR is the best global broker<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been investing for a while, you should be familiar with Interactive Brokers (IBKR) among all other brokerages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly makes IBKR so well-known compared to other brokers in the market?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-ibkr-offers-a-huge-selection-of-markets-asset-classes-for-new-amp-seasoned-investors\">#1 IBKR offers a huge selection of markets + asset classes for new &amp; seasoned investors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IBKR is truly a platform that accommodates the needs of beginners and experienced investors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-assets: Aside from the usual stocks, ETFs, and bonds, IBKR users will get access to instruments such as futures, forex, mutual funds, and options.<\/strong> With an IBKR account, you are almost certainly going to find an investment vehicle that suits your need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global market access: IBKR offers access to over 150 markets in 33 countries.<\/strong> Aside from the usual US market, you get access to markets in the UK, Europe, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and more with just one account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1-1024x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1-1024x450.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1-1536x675.png 1536w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1-350x154.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1.png 1727w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IBKR offers global access to various markets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"font-555555\">A personal note as an IBKR user:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"font-555555\">The global access that IBKR brings to the table for everyday investors like myself is truly valuable. It brings a lot of flexibility to investors with investing options outside of the US.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"font-555555\">Example: As a non-US citizen that wants to invest in the <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='An index that tracks the top 500 listed companies in the US.'>S&amp;P500<\/abbr>, in order to avoid the <a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2022\/08\/05\/dividend-withholding-tax-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30% withholding tax that the US government charges on dividends<\/a>, I have to opt for Ireland-domiciled S&amp;P500 <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='A publicly listed fund that usually tracks the performance of a collective basket of assets like stocks and bonds.'>ETF<\/abbr> listed in the London Stock Exchange (eg. CSPX, VUAA) instead of US-listed S&amp;P500 ETFs (eg. VOO, SPY).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"font-555555\">Since most brokers do not offer access to the UK stock market, IBKR comes in as a solid choice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-highly-competitive-commission-plans\">#2 Highly competitive commission plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of global market access, IBKR offers these markets at a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>highly competitive commission<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In my opinion, IBKR is the platform to go for investors looking for affordable access to the global market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to the next commission section of this article for more detailed elaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-fractional-trading\">#3 Fractional Trading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBKR offers access to fractional shares<\/a> in the US and European stock market, which is a rare feature among brokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fractional trading allows investors to buy stocks at a fraction of the price via smaller units.<\/strong> Hence, it makes owning expensive stocks much easier for everyday investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr014\" style=\"border-radius:36px;background-color:#ed7c15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Interactive Brokers Fractional Trading<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1404\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fractional-Trading.jpg\" alt=\"IBKR Fractional Trading\" class=\"wp-image-74067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fractional-Trading.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fractional-Trading-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fractional-Trading-1024x391.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fractional-Trading-768x293.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fractional-Trading-350x134.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IBKR offers fractional trading which is rare among brokers.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-beginner-advanced-trading-platforms\">#4 Beginner + advanced trading platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To accommodate different investors, IBKR offers several trading platforms for users to select from. 3 of the more commonly used IBKR platforms are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong> <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\">Client Portal (web)<\/span> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Client Portal is the desktop interface that all IBKR users will come across when they log in to their IBKR account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Client Portal<\/a> offers a straightforward and featureful interface for users to view their portfolios and execute simple buy and sell orders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-2-1024x427.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-2-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-2-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-2-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-2-350x146.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-2.png 1437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View your portfolio with ease on IBKR Client Portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors who prefer a simple investing interface would find the Client Portal the most convenient way to navigate around IBKR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-3-1024x535.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-3-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-3-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-3-350x183.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-3.png 1511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Execute simple trades on IBKR Client Portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\">IBKR Mobile<\/span> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBKR Mobile<\/a><\/strong> is the simplified mobile version of IBKR&#8217;s Client Portal. It makes it easy for users to trade on the go via their mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile-527x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74100\" style=\"width:303px;height:589px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile-527x1024.jpg 527w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile-768x1492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile-791x1536.jpg 791w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile-1054x2048.jpg 1054w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile-350x680.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ibkr-mobile.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IBKR mobile makes it easy for users to monitor their investments on the go.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong> <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\">IBKR Trader Workstation (TWS)<\/span> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TWS is IBKR\u2019s dedicated trading platform<\/a> for a more in-depth customization and trading experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traders that require more in-depth charting and a platform that is highly customizable could opt for TWS as their go-to platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-4-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-4-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-4-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-4-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-4-1536x818.png 1536w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-4-350x186.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IBKR Trader Workstation provides a customizable experience for seasoned traders.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibkr-commission-pricing-for-stocks-amp-etfs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBKR_CommissionPricing_for_Stocks_ETFs\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">IBKR Commission\/Pricing for Stocks &amp; ETFs<\/span> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When it comes to commission, IBKR offers several commission plans &#8211; mainly <em>Tiered<\/em> or <em>Fixed<\/em> fees for non-US residents.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, the commission you pay when you trade will differ based on the plans that you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the commission plans for some of the familiar stock markets below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-us-market\">US market:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Volume (shares)<\/th><th>IBKR Pro &#8211; Tiered<\/th><th>IBKR Pro &#8211; Fixed<\/th><th>IBKR Lite (only for US residents)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2264 300,000<\/td><td>USD 0.0035<\/td><td>USD 0.005<\/td><td>USD 0.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>300,001 &#8211; 3,000,000<\/td><td>USD 0.0020<\/td><td>USD 0.005&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 0.00&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3,000,001 &#8211; 20,000,000<\/td><td>USD 0.0015<\/td><td>USD 0.005&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 0.00&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20,000,001 &#8211; 100,000,000<\/td><td>USD 0.0010<\/td><td>USD 0.005&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 0.00&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; 100,000,000<\/td><td>USD 0.0005<\/td><td>USD 0.005<\/td><td>USD 0.00&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. per order<\/td><td>USD 0.35<\/td><td>USD 1.00<\/td><td>USD 0.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum per order<\/td><td>1% of trade value<\/td><td>1% of trade value<\/td><td>USD 0.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party fees<\/td><td>Regulatory fees, exchange fees, clearing fees, pass-through fees<\/td><td>Regulatory fees<\/td><td>Regulatory fees<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canada-market-for-cad-denominated-stocks-etfs\">Canada market (for CAD-denominated stocks\/ETFs):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Volume (shares)<\/th><th>Tiered<\/th><th>Fixed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2264 300,000<\/td><td>CAD 0.008<\/td><td>CAD 0.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>300,001 &#8211; 3,000,000<\/td><td>CAD 0.005<\/td><td>CAD 0.01&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3,000,001 &#8211; 20,000,000<\/td><td>CAD 0.004<\/td><td>CAD 0.01&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20,000,000<\/td><td>CAD 0.003<\/td><td>CAD 0.01&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. per order<\/td><td>CAD 1.00<\/td><td>CAD 1.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum per order<\/td><td>0.5% of trade value<\/td><td>0.5% of trade value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party fees<\/td><td>Regulatory fees, exchange fees, clearing fees<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>p.s. Click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a> <\/strong>for IBKR&#8217;s commission on USD-denominated CAD stocks\/ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uk-gbp-denominated-stocks-etfs\">UK (GBP-denominated stocks\/ETFs):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Trade Value (EUR)<\/th><th>Tiered<\/th><th>Fixed \u2013 IB SmartRoutine<\/th><th>Fixed &#8211; Direct Routing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2264 40,000,000<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40,000,000.01 &#8211; 80,000,000<\/td><td>0.03% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>80,000,000.01 &#8211; 400,000,000<\/td><td>0.02% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; 400,000,000<\/td><td>0.015% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. per order<\/td><td>GBP 1.00<\/td><td>GBP 3.00<\/td><td>GBP 4.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party fees<\/td><td>Regulatory, Exchange &amp; clearing fee<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uk-for-usd-denominated-stocks-etfs\">UK (for USD-denominated stocks\/ETFs):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Trade Value (EUR)<\/th><th>Tiered<\/th><th>Fixed \u2013 IB SmartRouting<\/th><th>Fixed &#8211; Direct Routing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2264 50,000,000<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50,000,000.01 &#8211; 100,000,000<\/td><td>0.03% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100,000,000.01 &#8211; 500,000,000<\/td><td>0.02% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; 500,000,000<\/td><td>0.015% of trade value<\/td><td>0.05% of trade value<\/td><td>0.10% of trade value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. per order<\/td><td>USD 1.70<\/td><td>USD 4.00<\/td><td>USD 6.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party fees<\/td><td>Exchange &amp; clearing fee<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hong-kong-hkd-denominated-stocks-etfs\">Hong Kong (HKD-denominated stocks\/ETFs):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Trade Value (HKD)<\/th><th>Tiered<\/th><th>Fixed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2264 15,000,000<\/td><td>Tier I &#8211; 0.05% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15,000,000.01 &#8211; 300,000,000<\/td><td>Tier II &#8211; 0.05% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>300,000,000.01 &#8211; 900,000,000<\/td><td>Tier III &#8211; 0.03% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>900,000,000.01 &#8211; 2,000,000,000<\/td><td>Tier IV &#8211; 0.02% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; 2,000,000,000<\/td><td>Tier V &#8211; 0.015% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. per order<\/td><td>Tier I &#8211; HKD 18.00 <p>&nbsp;Tier II &#8211; HKD 12.00<\/p> <p>Tier III &#8211; HKD 8.00<\/p> <p>Tier IV &#8211; HKD 6.00<\/p> <p>Tier V &#8211; HKD 4.00<\/p> <\/td><td>HKD 18.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum per order<\/td><td>0.5% of trade value<\/td><td>0.5% of trade value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party fees<\/td><td>Regulatory fees, exchange fees, clearing fees<\/td><td>Regulatory Fees<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>p.s. Refer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong> for IBKR&#8217;s commission on China RMB-denominated stocks\/ETFs listed in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-singapore-sgd-denominated-stocks-etfs\">Singapore (SGD-denominated stocks\/ETFs):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Trade Value (SGD)<\/th><th>Tiered<\/th><th>Fixed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2264 2,500,000<\/td><td>Tier I &#8211; 0.08% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2,500,000.01 &#8211; 50,000,000<\/td><td>Tier II &#8211; 0.05% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50,000,000.01 &#8211; 150,000,000<\/td><td>Tier III &#8211; 0.03% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; 150,000,000<\/td><td>Tier IV &#8211; 0.02% of Trade Value<\/td><td>0.08% of Trade Value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. per order<\/td><td>Tier I &#8211; SGD 2.50 <br><p>&nbsp;Tier II &#8211; SGD 1.60<\/p> <p>Tier III &#8211; SGD 1.20<\/p> <p>Tier IV &#8211; SGD 0.90<\/p> <\/td><td>SGD 2.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party fees<\/td><td>Exchange fees<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>p.s. Refer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a> <\/strong>for IBKR&#8217;s commission on USD, GBP, HKD, and EUR-denominated stocks\/ETFs listed in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBKR Commission for Futures, Options, Forex, CFD, Mutual Funds, and more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from stocks, IBKR also offers access to instruments such as Futures, Options, Forex, CFD, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to view IBKR&#8217;s full list of commission below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr009\" style=\"border-radius:36px;background-color:#ed7c15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Interactive Brokers Platform Fees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-ibkr-commission-plan-to-choose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_IBKR_commission_plan_to_choose\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">Which IBKR commission plan to choose?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, IBKR offers access to a lot of markets, alongside different plans, mainly <em>Tiered<\/em> and <em>Fixed<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question is, which IBKR fee structure should you choose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In my opinion, IBKR\u2019s Tiered plan makes the most sense for most investors.<\/strong> This is because it has a lower minimum commission per trade, and it gets cheaper as your trade value or trade volume increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While opening your IBKR account, you will be asked to select the kind of account (Tiered\/Fixed) you are planning to open. But don\u2019t worry, you can always change your account types once you open an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-i-don-t-like-about-ibkr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_I_dont_like_about_IBKR\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">What I don\u2019t like about IBKR<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all the good things about IBKR, it is not a perfect platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The irony is, IBKR&#8217;s biggest downside stems from its pursuit of offering every market and feature available in the investing world to the users.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a result,&nbsp;it makes IBKR rather not beginner-friendly to navigate around.<\/strong> As a new IBKR user, it is easy to feel overwhelmed to use IBKR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will most likely need to google for guides on most things relating to IBKR (in order to do it right) &#8211; from account opening, funding &amp; withdrawals, how to make a trade, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The bright side?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources and guides around IBKR are plentiful on the internet so it is not the end of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the fact that I have to google around for guides just to navigate around the IBKR platform is still annoying at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-interactive-brokers-ibkr-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Interactive_Brokers_IBKR_for_you\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">Is Interactive Brokers (IBKR) for you?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion. IBKR is the most featured-packed investing platform that the investing world can offer so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As such, it is more than fair to say that IBKR is created for all investors and traders \u2013 beginners to seasoned alike.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I need to be more specific, here are 3 reasons why you should consider IBKR over other brokers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You want to have affordable access to global markets<\/strong> aside from the usual US market offered by all other brokers. (eg. I get access to Ireland-domiciled ETFs on the London Stock Exchange via IBKR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You want to invest in a reliable platform that has gone through the test of time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You want to trade different instruments (eg. Forex, futures, options) aside from the usual stocks and ETFs offered by most of the other brokers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr010\" style=\"border-radius:36px;background-color:#ed7c15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open an IBKR account today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_open_an_Interactive_Brokers_IBKR_account_A_step-by-step_guide\"><\/span><span class=\"font-555555\">How to open an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account: A step-by-step guide<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you open an account, you will need to create a username &amp; password on IBKR.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the button below to start creating your username and password. Once done, you will need to verify your email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr010\" style=\"border-radius:36px;background-color:#ed7c15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create your Interactive Brokers username &amp; password<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-5-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-5-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-5-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-5-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-5-350x210.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-5.png 1488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, login to IBKR and begin your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Personal Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your account type (Individual) and key in your personal information. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74104\" style=\"width:515px;height:510px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-6.png 831w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-6-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-6-768x763.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-6-350x348.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will also be required to key in your Tax Identification Number (TIN) [LHDN number if you are from Malaysia]. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-7.png\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74105\" style=\"width:641px;height:329px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-7.png 857w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-7-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-7-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-7-350x180.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips: Do not have a TIN?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a student or do not have a TIN for some reason (eg. Housewife), click &#8216;Not Applicable&#8217; and justify why you don\u2019t have a TIN under \u2018Other\u2019 (eg. I am still a student).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74106\" style=\"width:640px;height:649px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-8.png 857w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-8-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-8-768x779.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-8-350x355.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Next, select the base currency (USD) for your account. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This streamlines all the figures displayed in your IBKR account in USD. Don\u2019t worry too much about this, as your IBKR account can hold other currencies and you can still trade in different currencies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-1div-Base-currency.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-1div-Base-currency.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74107\" style=\"width:801px;height:308px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-1div-Base-currency.jpg 904w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-1div-Base-currency-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-1div-Base-currency-768x295.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-1div-Base-currency-350x134.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Configure your trading account.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Account type: Cash or Margin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this step, you will be asked if you want to open a Cash or Margin account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IBKR cash account: You will only be using your existing funds in IBKR to trade.<\/strong> Hence, you have to ensure that your funds cover the cost of the stocks and commission. A key downside is:\n<ul>\n<li>Trading limitation: You cannot trade products that require margin, such as futures. You also cannot day-trade US stocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IBKR margin account: You get access to margin and hence, can trade in margin (ie. loaned money).<\/strong> But it is <em>not necessary<\/em> to trade in margin even though you have a margin account. Upsides include access to more instruments and products and the ability to day-trade US stocks. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I opened a Margin account myself (even though I do not trade with margin) as there are certain product\/service limitations with a Cash account. (eg. You need a margin account to day-trade US stocks)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-9.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74108\" style=\"width:626px;height:244px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-9.png 824w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-9-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-9-768x299.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-9-350x136.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Income &amp; Worth, Investment Objectives, Trading Experience: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your answer to these questions determines the kind of products\/markets you will gain access to. Don\u2019t worry this can still be updated once you open your <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2019\/06\/30\/stock-trading-account\/\">trading account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-47-1024x743.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74181\" style=\"width:639px;height:464px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-47-1024x743.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-47-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-47-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-47-350x254.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-47.png 1256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Select the assets\/instruments that you\u2019d like to invest in or trade. <strong>Whether you are eligible to trade these assets depends on your income, investment objectives, and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-2c-select-market.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-2c-select-market.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74110\" style=\"width:679px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-2c-select-market.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-2c-select-market-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-2c-select-market-768x869.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-2c-select-market-350x396.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Regulation and Tax<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm that you are not a public figure with any conflict of interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, decide if you want to opt-in for <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBKR\u2019s Stock Yield Enhancement Program<\/a> which will pay you interest by loaning your shares to IBKR. This is optional.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-3-regulatory-stuff.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-3-regulatory-stuff.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74111\" style=\"width:685px;height:602px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-3-regulatory-stuff.jpg 841w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-3-regulatory-stuff-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-3-regulatory-stuff-768x675.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Acc-Opening-Step-3-regulatory-stuff-350x308.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Then, confirm your tax residence and whether you qualify for treaty benefits <\/strong>with other countries based on the country of your residence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-12.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-12.png\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers Account Opening Guide\" class=\"wp-image-74114\" style=\"width:618px;height:689px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-12.png 837w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-12-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-12-768x856.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-12-350x390.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Review and sign agreements<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-44.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-44-1024x757.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74178\" style=\"width:671px;height:495px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-44-1024x757.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-44-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-44-768x567.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-44-350x259.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-44.png 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Upload documents &amp; fund your IBKR account<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-45.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74179\" style=\"width:709px;height:656px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-45.png 937w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-45-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-45-768x711.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-45-350x324.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Funding your IBKR account<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2023\/01\/07\/ibkr-deposit-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE to a full guide on how to fund your IBKR account<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/2023\/01\/07\/ibkr-deposit-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-46-1024x815.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74180\" style=\"width:649px;height:516px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-46-1024x815.png 1024w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-46-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-46-768x612.png 768w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-46-350x279.png 350w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-46.png 1075w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: You will receive an email once your account is approved.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, my IBKR account is approved within 1 working day. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-16.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-16.png 569w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-16-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/nomoneylah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-16-350x400.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verdict_%E2%80%93_IBKR_is_the_only_global_broker_you_need_to_get_used_to\"><\/span>Verdict &#8211; IBKR is the only global broker you need (to get used to)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an investor and reviewer, I have tried and used many brokers in my investing journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Of all, it is not exaggerating to say that IBKR is the most complete global broker that the investing world has to offer to everyday investors right now. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With just one account, IBKR allows me access to almost all tradable instruments in the financial market at an affordable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can get used to its overwhelming features, IBKR is THE account you must have as an investor in the global market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr010\" style=\"border-radius:36px;background-color:#ed7c15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open an IBKR account today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This review is purely based on my personal experience and is updated as of the time of writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article may contain affiliate links that will earn the blog a small fee if you click on them. This comes at no extra cost to you as a reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-promotional-relationship-disclosure\">Promotional Relationship Disclosure:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This content is provided by a paid Influencer of Interactive Brokers. Influencer is not employed by, partnered with, or otherwise affiliated with Interactive Brokers in any additional fashion. This content represents the opinions of Influencer, which are not necessarily shared by Interactive Brokers. The experiences of the Influencer may not be representative of other customers, and nothing within this content is a guarantee of future performance or success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>None of the information contained herein constitutes a recommendation, promotion, offer, or solicitation of an offer by Interactive Brokers to buy, sell or hold any security, financial product or instrument or to engage in any specific investment strategy. &nbsp;Investment involves risks. &nbsp;Investors should obtain their own independent financial advice and understand the risks associated with investment products and services before making investment decisions. Risk disclosure statements can be found on the Interactive Brokers website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interactive Brokers is a FINRA registered broker and SIPC member, as well as a National Futures Association registered Futures Commission Merchant. Interactive Brokers provides execution and clearing services to its customers. For more information regarding Interactive Brokers or any Interactive Brokers products or services referred to in this video, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/ibkr013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.interactivebrokers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a global broker that offers users access to different asset classes across 150 markets. 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