Investment platform
Interactive Brokers
Listed for comparison
Interactive Brokers is a global self-directed broker / investment platform. Clients from 200+ countries and territories; account structures and available products vary by IBKR affiliate and local rules.
At a glance
- Platform type
- Global investment platform
- International fit
- Strong international access
- Account types
- Individual, Joint, Trust, ISA, SIPP, Family, Business, Other specialist accounts
- Investment range
- Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Bonds, Funds
- Multi-currency
- Yes
- Fractional investing
- Yes for eligible US and European stocks and ETFs
- Managed option
- Third-party adviser portfolios and a marketplace; the core proposition is self-directed
- Fee transparency
- High
- Primary audience
- Internationally mobile investors
WiT Access reviewed 6 October 2026.
Who the platform may suit
The published audience is Internationally mobile investors. That describes the proposition. It is not a view on whether the platform is suitable for you.
Account eligibility
Clients from 200+ countries and territories; account structures and available products vary by IBKR affiliate and local rules. Opening an account, adding money and using a particular product can each depend on the country of residence and the regulated entity.
Can the platform continue to serve you if you move country?
Global unified-account model; exact account migration and local-product availability depend on entity and jurisdiction.
Clients from 200+ countries and territories; account structures and available products vary by IBKR affiliate and local rules.
Confirm current eligibility, contribution rules and product access with the provider before you move. Availability depends on the regulated entity serving your country of residence.
Investment range
- Stocks
- ETFs
- Options
- Futures
- Currencies
- Bonds
- Funds
170 markets; 40 countries; 29 currencies cited on the UK site.
Account types
- Individual
- Joint
- Trust
- ISA
- SIPP
- Family
- Business
- Other specialist accounts
UK tax wrappers, where they are listed, are products of the UK tax system. Confirm whether you can open or contribute to one from your country of residence.
Multi-currency capability
Yes.
Fractional investing
Yes for eligible US and European stocks and ETFs.
Managed or self-directed
Third-party adviser portfolios and a marketplace; the core proposition is self-directed.
The published service model is: Global self-directed broker / investment platform.
Fees and charges
Fees are publicly available from the provider. Check the current schedule for account charges, trading fees, FX costs, fund charges and transfer fees.
Public fee information was described as high when this page was reviewed. That describes whether charges are published. It is not a rating of cost.
Portability after moving
Global unified-account model; exact account migration and local-product availability depend on entity and jurisdiction.
Ask whether holdings can move in specie, whether a sale would be required, and whether an exit or transfer fee applies. Confirm the answer for your destination country.
Important limitations
Clients from 200+ countries and territories; account structures and available products vary by IBKR affiliate and local rules.
Global unified-account model; exact account migration and local-product availability depend on entity and jurisdiction.
Questions to ask
Can I open an account from my current country of residence?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
What happens if I move country?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Which legal entity will hold my account?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Which assets can I hold?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Can I hold multiple currencies?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
What FX charges apply?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Are fractional shares available?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Which tax wrappers can I use?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Can I transfer investments in specie?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Are exit or transfer fees charged?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Is custody separate from the platform entity?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
What investor-protection regime applies?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Which products become unavailable if I move?
Confirm the current answer with Interactive Brokers. It depends on your country of residence and the entity that would hold the account.
Regulatory and jurisdiction note
Investment-platform availability and investor protections depend on the regulated entity serving your account and your country of residence.
Sources and review
Information is based on publicly available provider information reviewed by WiT Access on 6 October 2026. Fees, eligibility, products and residency rules can change.