I am actually paying to use TradingView hoping that it will be less problematic. But the problems are still there. 1) Repeatedly getting logout from IBKR. 2) Bugs 1. After awhile, Order entry fields on trading panel not aligned with the order entry line on the chart. This is frustrating because I am ended up entering on wrong price, size and stop losses. 3) After trade is executed, the visual position display on the chart is out of sync with actual position in IBKR. This happened both when I entered and exited a trade. 4) Very poor quality for a paid monthly subscription. I have decided to terminate my subscription and used the free version until there is improvement to the problem above.
I'm frustrated that I need to log back into the brokerage accounts so often. It's usually multiple times a day. I wish TV would store the token and stay logged in. Max login should be weekly. I have Interactive Brokers and Tradier and this is primarily an issue with TV, as other trading platforms aren't this problematic.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the frequent login requirements. These security measures are implemented to protect your account and trading data. We understand this creates frustration when accessing your account multiple times throughout the day via TradingView. We appreciate your feedback regarding the login frequency and its impact on your trading workflow.
Disconnects way too often. Having to constantly re-login and then go through 2FA over and over is frustrating and annoying. Also, ibkr needs a "dont show again" button for when they are doing maintenance.
Thank you for contacting us regarding your connection issues. To ensure your privacy and provide the best support, we’re unable to discuss specific details on this forum. Please email us directly at tradingviewsupport@interactivebrokers.com with as much information as possible, so our team can investigate further and assist you promptly. We appreciate you're understanding and look forward to getting this sorted for you!
Keeps logging me out of trading View. I can only have one chart open at a time without it logging me out. I don’t like your trading platform, but I am a beginner. I like to see charts and I like to have the categories at trading View gives you Before you search up just one particular stock like on your platform. I can update this at another time, but so far, I’m not impressed.
We apologize for the poor experience you've had with frequent logouts from TradingView and the limitations with multiple charts. As a beginner, having reliable access to charting tools and category browsing features is really important for your learning process. Please email our team so we can further assist you with these TradingView integration issues and platform concerns: reviews@interactivebrokers.com.
Slow charts, app is difficult to use . In the app I can not find r see strategy tester.App is disappointing!!!!
We're sorry to hear about the slow charts and the difficulty you're experiencing with the app. For the strategy tester, you can find it by navigating to the homepage > Products> Options for the Strategy Tester feature. If you can't locate it there or continue having issues with the app's usability, please email our reviews team and we'll be happy to assist: reviews@interactivebrokers.com.
Excellente performance and wide variaety of markets available.
Thank you for the great feedback about our excellent performance and wide variety of available markets! We're thrilled to hear that our platform's performance and market access are meeting your trading needs.
Competitive commissions and breadth of trading options
Thank you for the positive feedback about our competitive commissions and breadth of trading options! We're glad these aspects of our platform are meeting your needs.
knew nothing, moved from schwab to ibkr, worst decision ever. ibkr (maybe) unintentionally and strategically pisses off retail traders.
We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Could you share more specific information about what we've done that has caused this frustration? Understanding the particular issues you've encountered will help us address your concerns and improve the experience for you and other retail traders. Please email us with these details: reviews@interactivebrokers.com. Your feedback is valuable in helping us better serve retail clients.
Love the low fees but the trading platform is difficult
Thank you for the feedback! We appreciate you noting our low fees, and we understand that our trading platform can feel difficult to navigate. We'd recommend trying our campus site, which has helpful tutorials and guides for our platform: interactivebrokers.com/campus/. This should help make our trading tools much more accessible and easier to use!
needs ease of use to add stop and take profit to active positions
Thank you for taking the time to reach out! When opening a new position on TradingView, you can attach a stop loss and profit order within the initial order. However, once that order has been executed, TradingView currently has a limitation that prevents adding bracket orders afterward. This issue does not apply to IBKR’s trading platforms, where bracket orders can be submitted at any time. If you encounter any problems, please email us at tradingviewsupport@ibkr.com so we can assist. We appreciate the opportunity to improve your experience.
not easy to place SPX options order
Thank you for taking the time to reach out. For assistance with SPX options order placement issues, please reach out to us through this email: tradingviewsupport@interactivebrokers.com. We can help identify the specific UI challenges you're experiencing and work to improve.
Terms and fees
Tradable assets
Stocks, Crypto, Forex, Futures, Bonds, Options
Min deposit
0.00 USD
Deposit fee
No
Withdrawal fee
No
Inactivity fee
No
IBKR Lite:
- US-listed Stocks/ETFs*: $0 commissions
IBKR Pro: Includes IB SmartRouting℠
- Stocks/ETFs: $0.0005-$0.0035 / share
- Futures: $0.25-$0.85 / contract
- Currencies: Quoted in 1/10 of a PIP
*Additional charges and restrictions apply
- US-listed Stocks/ETFs*: $0 commissions
IBKR Pro: Includes IB SmartRouting℠
- Stocks/ETFs: $0.0005-$0.0035 / share
- Futures: $0.25-$0.85 / contract
- Currencies: Quoted in 1/10 of a PIP
*Additional charges and restrictions apply
About Interactive Brokers
Regulators
Website
Community
Phone
+1 (877) 442-2757
Address
Interactive Brokers LLC Headquarters: One Pickwick Plaza, Greenwich, CT 06830 USA
- Clients in over 200 countries and territories trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, funds, crypto and more on 150 global markets.
- Low commissions starting at $0 with no added spreads, ticket charges or account minimums.
- Margin rates up to 49% lower than other brokers.
- IB SmartRouting℠ helps support best execution by searching for the best available prices across exchanges and dark pools.
- Earn extra income on your lendable shares.
Risk and Disclosures
- Low commissions starting at $0 with no added spreads, ticket charges or account minimums.
- Margin rates up to 49% lower than other brokers.
- IB SmartRouting℠ helps support best execution by searching for the best available prices across exchanges and dark pools.
- Earn extra income on your lendable shares.
Risk and Disclosures
Tools and features
Order types
Order features
Position features
Brackets
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Interactive Brokers allows to trade the following assets:
- Stocks
- Cryptocurrencies
- Forex pairs
- Futures
- Bonds
- Options
- Stocks
- Cryptocurrencies
- Forex pairs
- Futures
- Bonds
- Options
Interactive Brokers is regulated by the following organisations:
- CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission)
- SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
- CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission)
- SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
Yes, Interactive Brokers provides clients with a demo account to try out their strategies before actually starting to trade.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of 0 USD.
Brokers usually require deposits to manage risk, cover trading costs, and comply with regulations. Deposits act as collateral for leveraged trades, ensuring brokers don’t face losses if a trade goes against a trader. They also help cover fees, prevent fraud, and ensure serious trading activity.
Brokers usually require deposits to manage risk, cover trading costs, and comply with regulations. Deposits act as collateral for leveraged trades, ensuring brokers don’t face losses if a trade goes against a trader. They also help cover fees, prevent fraud, and ensure serious trading activity.
Yes, Interactive Brokers offers Level 2 data to its clients.
Level 2 is a subscription-based service that offers real-time access to the exchange’s order book. It gives traders and investors a detailed view of market depth and momentum, helping them make more informed and strategic trading decisions.
Level 2 is a subscription-based service that offers real-time access to the exchange’s order book. It gives traders and investors a detailed view of market depth and momentum, helping them make more informed and strategic trading decisions.
No, there's no fee if there's no activity on your account.
Brokers impose inactivity fees to cover maintenance costs, comply with regulations, and encourage active trading. These fees help offset expenses for managing inactive accounts and prevent account abandonment.
Brokers impose inactivity fees to cover maintenance costs, comply with regulations, and encourage active trading. These fees help offset expenses for managing inactive accounts and prevent account abandonment.
No, Interactive Brokers doesn't impose any withdrawal fees on its clients.
Check the fees Interactive Brokers has to make the best choice. IBKR Lite:
- US-listed Stocks/ETFs*: $0 commissions
IBKR Pro: Includes IB SmartRouting℠
- Stocks/ETFs: $0.0005-$0.0035 / share
- Futures: $0.25-$0.85 / contract
- Currencies: Quoted in 1/10 of a PIP
*Additional charges and restrictions apply
No, Interactive Brokers doesn't have any deposit fee.
Interactive Brokers allows the following order types:
- Stop orders
- Limit orders
- Market orders
- Stop limit orders
- Stop orders
- Limit orders
- Market orders
- Stop limit orders
Yes, you can place bracket orders with Interactive Brokers.
Brokers provide access to financial markets and execute trades. They act as intermediaries between traders and exchanges, providing the necessary infrastructure and tools to place buy and sell orders. They offer services such as order execution, market access, research, analysis, and customer support. Additionally, brokers facilitate the use of leverage, margin trading, and help ensure regulatory compliance, providing traders with a secure environment to trade effectively. Without brokers, individual traders would struggle to access markets and execute trades efficiently.
An order is an instruction for a broker to execute a trade - buy or sell an asset on behalf of a trader. Depending on your strategy, risk tolerance, and market condition, different kinds of orders can be more or less effective, let's see the basic ones.
- Market order. It's a basic type designed to buy or sell an asset immediately at the next price available
- Limit order. Specifies the maximum (for buying) or minimum (for selling) price at which a trader is willing to execute a trade. It's only executed if the price reaches the preset level. There are buy and sell limit orders - they're set to buy/sell an asset at or below/above a certain price
- Stop order. Triggered when an asset moves above or below a certain price level, always executed in the direction that the price is moving. There are stop-loss orders (automatically closes a position at a certain level if the market moves against you) and (initiates a trade when the price breaks a certain level)
- Market order. It's a basic type designed to buy or sell an asset immediately at the next price available
- Limit order. Specifies the maximum (for buying) or minimum (for selling) price at which a trader is willing to execute a trade. It's only executed if the price reaches the preset level. There are buy and sell limit orders - they're set to buy/sell an asset at or below/above a certain price
- Stop order. Triggered when an asset moves above or below a certain price level, always executed in the direction that the price is moving. There are stop-loss orders (automatically closes a position at a certain level if the market moves against you) and (initiates a trade when the price breaks a certain level)
Successful trading requires thorough preparation, ensuring every decision is well-informed and carefully considered. To develop a winning strategy, follow these key steps:
- Find the right asset using our screeners and heatmaps. Explore the stock market with the Stock Screener, track cryptocurrencies on the Crypto Coins Heatmap, and more tools to fin in the main menu
- Analyze price movements on our Supercharts. Utilize multiple drawing tools, built-in indicators, and advanced features to gain deeper market insights
- Stay on top of market changes with the Economic Calendar and the latest news, helping you quickly adapt to shifting conditions
- Test your strategy in a risk-free environment with a Paper Trading account to see how it performs before committing real capital
- Choose a broker and start your trading journey with confidence once you have a clear strategy in place
- Find the right asset using our screeners and heatmaps. Explore the stock market with the Stock Screener, track cryptocurrencies on the Crypto Coins Heatmap, and more tools to fin in the main menu
- Analyze price movements on our Supercharts. Utilize multiple drawing tools, built-in indicators, and advanced features to gain deeper market insights
- Stay on top of market changes with the Economic Calendar and the latest news, helping you quickly adapt to shifting conditions
- Test your strategy in a risk-free environment with a Paper Trading account to see how it performs before committing real capital
- Choose a broker and start your trading journey with confidence once you have a clear strategy in place
A broker's rating on TradingView is based on its clients' reviews. We ensure broker ratings reflect real user experiences by allowing reviews only from verified TradingView users with active linked accounts. Recent ratings carry more weight, providing up-to-date insights for informed decisions. This approach promotes transparency and prevents manipulation. Make sure to rate your broker to help it improve its service and assits other users in their choice.
Leverage is a mechanism that allows traders to open larger positions with a smaller amount of capital. It basically means borrowing funds from a broker, often multiplying your position size by 5x, 10x, or more. For example, with 5x leverage, a $100 deposit could open a $500 trade with your broker lending you $400 you don't have. It's a popular technique, but remember that while leverage increases potential profits, it also magnifies losses, which is why it's essential to learn how to manage risks.
It's always worth preparing for trades before actually executing them. On TradingView, you can do this with our Paper Trading functionality.
It's always worth preparing for trades before actually executing them. On TradingView, you can do this with our Paper Trading functionality.
Margin trading means an investor buying an asset by borrowing the balance from a broker. It allows traders to increase their buying power, enabling larger positions with less upfront capital. While it can provide greater market exposure with less capital and amplify potential gains, it also comes with increased risks:
- Increased risk of losses, including exceeding initial investment
- Interest costs on borrowed funds
- Potential for margin calls requiring additional deposits
Make sure to analyze an asset thoroughly and test your strategy on a Paper Trading account to ensure you're ready to navigate these risks.
- Increased risk of losses, including exceeding initial investment
- Interest costs on borrowed funds
- Potential for margin calls requiring additional deposits
Make sure to analyze an asset thoroughly and test your strategy on a Paper Trading account to ensure you're ready to navigate these risks.
Commissions in trading are fees that brokers charge for executing trades on behalf of traders. These costs help brokers maintain their platforms, provide essential services, and ensure smooth access to financial markets.
Understanding commission structures is essential for traders, as fees can impact overall profitability. Choosing a broker with competitive rates and transparent pricing ensures cost-effective trading.
Understanding commission structures is essential for traders, as fees can impact overall profitability. Choosing a broker with competitive rates and transparent pricing ensures cost-effective trading.