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XTB vs Interactive Brokers
Broker Name
XTB
Interactive Brokers
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2002
1993
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
2 Million
3.12M
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin, FSCA, and FSC.
SEC, FINRA, NYSE, FCA, FINMA, CFTC, MAS, SFC, CBI, IIROC, JFSA, MiFiD
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best for low cost ISA 2025, Best CFD Broker of 2025, Europe's fastest growing company 2025, Highly Recommended Finder Awards 2024,
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
Security Measures
FSCS
SIPC
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
11400+ trading instruments, including an investment plan
150 Markets including Forecast and event contracts, Spot currencies,US spot Gold, Hedge funds
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
No
Indices
Yes
No
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
No
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
No
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
X station
IBKR global Trader, Client Portal, Desktop, Mobile, Trader workstation, APIs, Forecast Trader, IMPACT
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standarad, Professional
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
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
1:2 to 1:500
10:1 to 50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
EUR 5,000,000
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginner to advanced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
ACH transfer, Link a new bank account, Bank wire, Transfer from wise balance, Scan a check , Mail a check, SEPA
Withdrawal Methods
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
ACH, Check, Direct debit, Transfer to wise balance, Canadian ETF transfer, SEPA
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Educational Articles and Market Articles
Traders' Academy (Online Courses), IBKR Webinars, Market Insights and Analysis, Trader's University (Video Tutorials), IBKR Quant Blog (Quantitative Trading), Customer Education (Trading Guides)
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread 0.1 to 0.8 pips, Stock transfer fee- USD 25, ETF commission- 0.2%
IBKR Lite: Commission-free U.S. stocks, ETFs, and specific mutual funds, IBKR Pro: $0.005 per share, minimum $1 per trade
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed spread
Per Lot Fees
0.08% per lot, or 0.16% per round turn
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
$0.65/contract
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$0.85
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
$1.50
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
(1:500)
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
Charges apply 12 months of inactivity
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
0% advisory fee for cash-enhanced portfolio, 0.30% annual advisory fee for market-focused portfolio, 0.75-0.85% annual advisory fee for personal advice
It depends up on the account type
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
No
over $10 million free
Statement or Document Fee
$0
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0- Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro, 2% fee for deposits via Skrill.
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
$0.03
Withdrawal Fee
$0 - above $50, £5 or $20 fee for withdrawals below £50 or $50
$10 outgoing wire transfer fee
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
22:00 on Sunday to 21:00 on Friday GMT.
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday Overnight trading hours: 8:00 PM ET - 3:50 AM ET, Sunday through Friday
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
(24/5)
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +48 222 739 976, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 1 (888) 919-0022, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
10
33
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Poland
Greenwich, Connecticut
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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