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Interactive Brokers vs Global Prime : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Interactive Brokers
Global Prime
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1993
2010
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
3.12M
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, FINRA, NYSE, FCA, FINMA, CFTC, MAS, SFC, CBI, IIROC, JFSA, MiFiD
ASIC and VFSC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders in 2024, Professional Trading 2024, #1 Best Online Broker in 2023, Best for Advanced Traders, Best Online Broker in 2024, Best Stock Broker for International Trading
No major awards listed
Security Measures
SIPC
No compensation scheme
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
No
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
150 Markets including Forecast and event contracts, Spot currencies,US spot Gold, Hedge funds
150+ Financial assets
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
IBKR global Trader, Client Portal, Desktop, Mobile, Trader workstation, APIs, Forecast Trader, IMPACT
No
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Joint, Trust, IRA and UGMA/UTMA Accounts, Non-Professional Advisor Accounts, Family Office Accounts, Small Business Accounts, Advisor Accounts, Money Manager Accounts, Broker & FCM Accounts, Proprietary Trading Group Accounts, Hedge Fund & Mutual Fund Accounts, Compliance Officers, Administrators, Institutional Hedge Fund Investors
Standard and Raw account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
10:1 to 50:1
1:5 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
EUR 5,000,000
1000 lots
Commission (per account type)
$0
Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to advanced traders
Beginner traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
ACH transfer, Link a new bank account, Bank wire, Transfer from wise balance, Scan a check , Mail a check, SEPA
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
ACH, Check, Direct debit, Transfer to wise balance, Canadian ETF transfer, SEPA
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Traders' Academy (Online Courses), IBKR Webinars, Market Insights and Analysis, Trader's University (Video Tutorials), IBKR Quant Blog (Quantitative Trading), Customer Education (Trading Guides)
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
IBKR Lite: Commission-free U.S. stocks, ETFs, and specific mutual funds, IBKR Pro: $0.005 per share, minimum $1 per trade
Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed spread
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$3.50
Options Contract Fees
$0.65/contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$0.85
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
$1.50
$0
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
50:1
1:500
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
It depends up on the account type
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
over $10 million free
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0.03
$20-$30
Withdrawal Fee
$10 outgoing wire transfer fee
International bank transfer: $20-$30
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday Overnight trading hours: 8:00 PM ET - 3:50 AM ET, Sunday through Friday
24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 1 (888) 919-0022, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
33
14+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Greenwich, Connecticut
FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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