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IBKR Trading Platforms
Getting Started at IBKR
Our award-winning platforms offer everything from powerful trading features for professional traders to streamlined solutions for beginners. See which platform is best for you.
IBKR Trader Workstation (TWS)
Trading Skills: Intermediate Advanced
Our flagship desktop platform designed for seasoned, active traders who trade multiple products and require power and flexibility. Trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds on over 150 markets worldwide from a single unified platform.
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IBKR Desktop
Trading Skills: Beginner Intermediate
Our newest client-driven desktop trading platform combines the most popular tools from our flagship Trader Workstation (TWS) with a growing suite of original features suggested by our clients. Trade stocks, options, futures, and more on over 150 markets worldwide from this easy-to-use platform, and continue to enjoy IBKR's great pricing, order execution, research, and market data services.
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IBKR Mobile
Trading Skills: Intermediate Advanced
For experienced traders who need the power to trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and more across more than 150 markets worldwide. No matter where you are, you can access it all with advanced order types and trading tools.
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IBKR GlobalTrader
Trading Skills: Beginner Intermediate
A streamlined experience to trade stocks, ETFs and options worldwide. Invest with as little as $1 and trade in fractions. Open a simulated trading account in seconds and try IBKR GlobalTrader before opening a live trading account.
IBKR Client Portal
Trading Skills: Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Access all the features that you need with our easy-to-use web platform. View, trade, and manage your account all with a single login. No downloads required.
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Other Platforms
IBKR APIs
From our easy-to-use Excel API to our industrial strength FIX API, we offer something for every experience level. Our TWS API is well-supported with numerous examples to help you get started.
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IBKR IMPACT
An app that makes it easy to put your money where your heart is. Download to your iOS or Android device (tablet or smartphone) and find and invest in companies that share your values or options.
Platform Comparison
| Supported Investment Products | IBKR Trader Workstation | IBKR Desktop | IBKR Mobile | IBKR GlobalTrader | IBKR Client Portal | IBKR API | IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | |||||||
| Options | |||||||
| Mutual Funds | |||||||
| Futures (Incl. Futures Options) | |||||||
| Spot Currencies | |||||||
| Combinations | |||||||
| Warrants | |||||||
| Bonds | |||||||
| Physical Metals | |||||||
| Structured Products | |||||||
| CFDs | |||||||
| Inter-Commodity Spreads |
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
62.5% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with IBKR.
You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
| Research and Data | IBKR Trader Workstation | IBKR Desktop | IBKR Mobile | IBKR GlobalTrader | IBKR Client Portal | IBKR API | IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Dashboard (Sustainable Investing) | |||||||
| Fundamentals Explorer |
| Options Tools | IBKR Trader Workstation | IBKR Desktop | IBKR Mobile | IBKR GlobalTrader | IBKR Client Portal | IBKR API | IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option Chain & Combo Builder | |||||||
| Strategy Builder | |||||||
| Option Exercise/Roll | |||||||
| Mobile Options Trading | |||||||
| Options Wizard | |||||||
| Write Options Tool | |||||||
| OptionTrader | |||||||
| Options Portfolio | |||||||
| Option Analytics | |||||||
| Option Strategy Lab | |||||||
| Volatility Lab |
| Portfolio Management Tools | IBKR Trader Workstation | IBKR Desktop | IBKR Mobile | IBKR GlobalTrader | IBKR Client Portal | IBKR API | IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Portfolios | |||||||
| Rebalance Your Portfolio | |||||||
| Risk NavigatorSM | |||||||
| Mutual Fund/ETF Replicator | |||||||
| Stock/ETF Benchmarker |
| Trading | IBKR Trader Workstation | IBKR Desktop | IBKR Mobile | IBKR GlobalTrader | IBKR Client Portal | IBKR API | IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBKR Block Trading Desks | |||||||
| Advanced Algos | |||||||
| IB SmartRoutingSM | |||||||
| Bracket Orders | |||||||
| Short Securities Availability (SLB tool) | |||||||
| BookTrader | |||||||
| Allocation Order Tool | |||||||
| FXTrader | |||||||
| Split the Spread | |||||||
| ComboTrader | |||||||
| SpreadTrader | |||||||
| Mobile Trading Assistant |
| Advanced Analysis | IBKR Trader Workstation | IBKR Desktop | IBKR Mobile | IBKR GlobalTrader | IBKR Client Portal | IBKR API | IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Scanners | |||||||
| Market Data (availability of live, delayed, historical and Level II varies by platform) | Simple | ||||||
| Third-party News/Research | |||||||
| Advanced Charts and Chart Indicators | |||||||
| Streaming Video | |||||||
| Advanced Fixed Income Scanner | |||||||
| Technical Analysis | |||||||
| Dividend Schedules |
Which Platforms are Right for You?
Choose the best platforms that match your trading style and expertise. See how our clients use our platforms to meet their needs.
Advanced traders can use IBKR Trader Workstation to optimize their trading speed and efficiency. Trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds on over 150 markets worldwide from a single unified platform. Use our broad suite of integrated tools to execute your trading strategy.
IBKR Trader Workstation IBKR Mobile IBKR Client Portal
Beginner traders can access IBKR GlobalTrader for a streamlined experience to trade across 90+ stock markets worldwide from the palm of your hand. No trade is too small, and no stock is too expensive. Invest with as little as $1, regardless of the price of a stock. Put small cash balances to work to maximize returns.
IBKR Global Trader IBKR Client Portal
Learn more about IBKR trading platforms, including Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, Client Portal and the robust TWS API.
Which Platform is right for you?
Award-winning platforms powerful enough
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Any trading symbols displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to portray recommendations.
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