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Interactive Brokers vs TMGM : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

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TMGM

TMGM

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

1993

2013

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

3.12M

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

SEC, FINRA, NYSE, FCA, FINMA, CFTC, MAS, SFC, CBI, IIROC, JFSA, MiFiD

ASIC, VFSC and FSC

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

Most Trusted Forex Broker 2024, Best Forex Trading Platform 2024, SkyLine Guide 2024 Award, Most Innovative Sports Sponsorship 2024, Brokersview Fastbull 2024 Award

Security Measures

SIPC

Civil Liability Insurance program for a limit of $10,000,000

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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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

12,000 instruments including shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

No

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

No

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

Yes

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

IBKR global Trader, Client Portal, Desktop, Mobile, Trader workstation, APIs, Forecast Trader, IMPACT

TMGM app

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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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

Edge and classic account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$0

$100

Leverage Available

10:1 to 50:1

1:100 to 1:1000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

EUR 5,000,000

Depends on the assets type

Commission (per account type)

$0

Currency Pairs: $7 ; Precious Metals: $5

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner to advanced traders

Experienced traders


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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, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

ACH, Check, Direct debit, Transfer to wise balance, Canadian ETF transfer, SEPA

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

Skrill, Neteller.SticPay, FasaPay, UnionPay


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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)

Market analysis, Traders terminology, Trading tools


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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

Currency Pairs: $7 USD ; Precious Metals: $5 USD, Spread-0.0pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed spread

variable/floating spread

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

1:1000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$30 per month after 6 months of inactivity

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

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

Charges not mentioned, May apply for non-USD deposits

Withdrawal Fee

$10 outgoing wire transfer fee

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

No


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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

Depends on the assets type


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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 8036 8388, Fax +61 2 8036 8388, Email [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

33

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Greenwich, Connecticut

100 Barangaroo Ave., Level 28, Tower One, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both Interactive Brokers and TMGM offer affordable fee structures, but Interactive Brokers generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas TMGM shines with bundled research and platform access.
Interactive Brokers makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. TMGM platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
Interactive Brokers integrates well with algorithmic trading tools and third-party plugins. In contrast, TMGM emphasizes educational content and built-in research features within its platform.
Advanced users will enjoy Interactive Brokers capabilities, but TMGM remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.