Interactive Brokers

4.8(1.823 reviews)

The world's leading broker for professional traders with lowest fees and access to 150+ markets

VerifiedBaFin, SEC, FCASince 1978

Trust Score

Excellent

€0 minimum deposit

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Min. Deposit

150+

Global Markets

0.65€

From per contract

2.5M+

Customers Worldwide

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Key Features

Lowest Fees

From €0.65 per contract - unbeatable

150+ Markets

Access to worldwide exchanges and markets

Multiple Regulations

BaFin, SEC, FCA and more supervisory authorities

Smart Routing

Best execution prices across multiple exchanges

TWS Platform

Professional Trader Workstation with all tools

API Trading

Complete API for automated trading

No Minimum Deposit

Start from €0

Huge Selection

Stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds

Advantages

Lowest fees
Huge product range
Professional platform
Global market access
Smart order routing
Multiple regulations

Disadvantages

Complex for beginners
Inactivity fee under $100,000
Steep learning curve

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About Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited offers access to stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, ETFs and CFDs. The Irish entity is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Trader Workstation (TWS) provides extensive tools for options trading and analysis. Option fees vary by market and Fixed or Tiered plan; the published fixed rate for German stock options, for example, is €1.10 per contract.

Real options at Interactive Brokers?Eurex options: yes · US options: yesOur broker matrix shows, for the main brokers available in Germany, who offers Eurex and US options, what a contract costs and who only has warrants — checked against their price lists.Open the broker matrix (as of October 2026)

Interactive Brokers FAQ

How is Interactive Brokers Ireland regulated?

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Check the contracting entity and applicable protection rules before opening an account.

What are options fees at IBKR?

The fee depends on market and plan. IBKR lists €1.10 per contract for German stock options on its Fixed plan; exchange and regulatory fees may be added on the Tiered plan.

Is Interactive Brokers suitable for beginners?

The TWS platform is complex and designed more for experienced traders. IBKR Lite (in the US) and the simplified Client Portal web interface are more beginner-friendly.