Interactive Brokers Review for investors in Israel: Access to 150+ Markets Worldwide

Founded in 1977 by Thomas Peterffy and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Interactive Brokers built its reputation as the broker for serious investors and traders who want institutional-grade infrastructure at retail prices. Listed on Nasdaq (IBKR) and regulated across multiple major jurisdictions — including the SEC and FINRA in the US, the FCA in the UK, ASIC in Australia, and MAS in Singapore — the applicable entity depends on the trader's country of residence.

The broker provides access to 150+ markets across 29 currencies, covering stocks, ETFs, options, futures, forex, bonds, mutual funds, and cryptocurrencies. Four main platforms are available: Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, IBKR Mobile, and Client Portal — a range that spans from the most feature-complete professional terminal in the industry to beginner-friendly mobile apps. No platform fees apply to any of them.

Commissions are among the lowest available: US stocks under the Pro plan cost $0.005 per share with a $1 minimum. There is no minimum deposit and no inactivity fee. IBKR Pro accounts earn interest on cash balances at the benchmark rate minus 0.5%, subject to account size thresholds.

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