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Interactive Brokers vs AMP Global : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Interactive Brokers
AMP Global
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
None
Years of Existence / Established Year
1993
2015
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
3.12M
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, FINRA, NYSE, FCA, FINMA, CFTC, MAS, SFC, CBI, IIROC, JFSA, MiFiD
CySEC CFTC NFA FCM
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
Best Futures Broker 2023 by verified TradingView users
Security Measures
SIPC
ICF
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes (for CFDs only)
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
-
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
Yes
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
50+ trading platforms including Stereo Trader 2.5 (free for clients)
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
Trading AccountCorporate Account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100 No minimum for internal transfer
Leverage Available
10:1 to 50:1
100:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
EUR 5,000,000
maximum 100 lots Upto 200 lots on currency pairs Upto 50 lots on CFDs
Commission (per account type)
$0
NA
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to advanced traders
Experienced
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
Bank Payments Cards E Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
ACH, Check, Direct debit, Transfer to wise balance, Canadian ETF transfer, SEPA
Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller Skrill
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)
Support Forum Blog Recorded Webinars
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 CFDs - 0.15% Indices CFDs - $0.25 per lot Shares CFDs - $8 per lot FX, Energies / Metals CFDs - 0.002% notional
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed spread
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.65/contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$0.85
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
$1.50
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
50:1
100:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
It depends up on the account type
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
over $10 million free
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
Wires / Checks / ACH - $0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0.03
$30
Withdrawal Fee
$10 outgoing wire transfer fee
ACH - free Wire (domestic & international) - $30
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
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
Vary for each asset class
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24 hours support and trade desk from Sunday 5pm till Friday 5pm CST
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 1 (888) 919-0022, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Toll free: (800) 560-1640 Direct: (312) 893-6400 Live Chat Remote Support Support forum Email: mailto:[email protected]
Support Languages
33
9+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Greenwich, Connecticut
221 N. LaSalle Street, 25th Floor, Chicago IL, 60601 USA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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