Interactive Brokers Review 2026
Founded 1978 · Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a publicly traded brokerage powerhouse founded by Thomas Peterffy. With direct access to 150+ markets across 34 countries, institutional-grade margin rates, and the legendary Trader Workstation (TWS) platform, IBKR is the gold standard for sophisticated investors and active traders who demand unparalleled market access.
Min Deposit
$0
Spread From
$0 commission (IBKR Lite)
Max Leverage
1:50
Execution
< 10ms
TrustMetrics™ Score
98
out of 100
🛡️ Regulation & Safety30/30
💰 Trading Costs24/25
⚡ Platform & Execution20/20
🏦 Withdrawals & Support14/15
📚 Education & Tools10/10
Interactive Brokers Spreads & Fees Breakdown
Our automated tracking systems monitor Interactive Brokers's live pricing across all major trading sessions. Below is the historical average spread data for their most popular account type.
| Instrument | Daily Average | London Session | NY Session | Asian Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.1 pips | 0.08 pips | 0.08 pips | 0.2 pips |
| GBP/USD | 0.3 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.5 pips |
| XAU/USD (Gold) | 8 pips | 5.5 pips | 6 pips | 12 pips |
| BTC/USD | $12 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-Trading Fees
Inactivity Fee
$0 (Eliminated in 2021)
Deposit Fee
$0
Withdrawal Fee
1 free per month, then $10 per wire