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Interactive Brokers

Professional brokerage at retail prices

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Free account, low commissions

What it is

Interactive Brokers is the go-to low-cost broker for serious traders and investors. It offers access to stocks, options, futures, forex and bonds across 150 markets, with some of the lowest margin rates and commissions in the industry.

Best for

Active investorsOptions tradersInternational traders
  • Global market access
  • Low commissions
  • Professional tools
  • Portfolio margin

What we like

  • Cheapest way to trade globally
  • Huge range of products
  • Professional-grade platform

Worth knowing

  • Complex interface for beginners
  • Customer support can be slow

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