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Interactive Brokers
Moomoo

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a leading brokerage offering access to over 170 markets in 40 countries and a range of investment services. With 40+ years in the industry, this Nasdaq-listed company follows strict regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC, making it a trusted global trading broker.

Moomoo is a regulated trading platform which is controlled by SEC. It provides a simple, cost-effective method to trade in stocks, ETFs, and various assets from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the US, and Australia. They provide the option for margin trading, along with no deposit account and several bonus options.

InstrumentsStocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies, CFDs Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CryptocurrenciesStocks, Options, ETFs, ADRs, OTCs ,Futures
Demo Account
Minimum Deposit$0$0
Trading PlatformsTrader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, GlobalTrader, Mobile, Client Portal, AlgoTrader, OmniTrader, TradingView, eSignal, TradingCentral, ProRealTime, QuantowerDesktop Platform, Mobile App
Payment MethodsACH Transfer, Automated Customer Account Transfer Service, Cheque, TransferWise, Wire TransferACH Transfer, Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade$100$0
RegulatorSEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, CIRO, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SFC, SEBI, JFSA, MASSEC, FINRA, SIPC, MAS, SFC, ASIC, FMA, CIRO, CIPF, JFSA, SC
Account CurrenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR, JPY, SEK, NOK, DKK, CHF, AED, HUFUSD, HKD, SGD
Trust Rating
4.5
4.7
Assets & Markets Rating
4.7
3.0
Platforms Rating
3.3
3.0
Fees & Costs Rating
4.3
3.8
Customer Support Rating
3.0
2.8
Education Rating
4.3
4.4
Research Rating
4.4
3.8
Accounts & Banking Rating
3.5
3.3
Mobile AppsiOS & AndroidYes (iOS & Android)
App Review

The IBKR Mobile app for iOS and Android allows you to access your IBKR accounts, monitor portfolios, execute trades, and view real-time quotes and charts. Its user-friendly design is ideal for new traders, offering a simpler experience compared to the more complex TWS platform.

Android App Rating
4.5
3.3
iOS App Rating
4.3
4.6
Awards
  • Best US Broker 2025 - DayTrading.com
  • Best Global Investment Platform 2025 - Sensor Tower APAC Awards
  • #1 Broker for Stocks in North America 2025 - TradingView
  • Best Trading Platform 2022 - Fintech Breakthrough
Margin Trading
Margin Rate1.55 - 2.59%6.8
Account TypesSTP, DMA, MAM, Demat
AI / Machine Learning
Robo Advisor
Negative Balance Protection
Market Maker
P2P Trading
Spot Trading
Auto Trading

Capitalise.ai, TWS API

Copy Trading
Social Trading
VPS Hosting
Tournaments
Demo Competitions
Ethical Investing
Custodial Account
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Inactivity Fee$0$0
Islamic Account

Forex Trading

IBKR offers more than 100 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, more than almost any other option except CMC Markets. Forex trading is available on multiple platforms with institutional-grade spreads starting from 0.1 pips and over 100 complex order types, like brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders.

GBPUSD Spread0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
EURUSD Spread0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
EURGBP Spread0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
Assets100+

Cryptocurrency Trading

IBKR allows you to buy and retain Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin with low commission fees and no need for a crypto wallet. You can also explore additional assets such as crypto indices, including the NYSE Bitcoin Index, and futures contracts like the BAKKT Bitcoin Futures.

Crypto Spread0.12%-0.18%
Crypto CoinsBTC, LTC, ETH, XRP
Crypto Lending
Crypto Mining
Crypto Staking
Auto Market Maker