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IBKR Desktop
Built for speed and simplicity, IBKR Desktop is a fully featured platform for active traders.
Client Portal
A simple web platform to place trades, track performance, and manage your account from any browser.
IBKR Mobile
Trade global markets, manage options, and track performance with real-time data.
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Specialized Platforms
From advanced algorithms to global investing, find the platform built for your specific needs.
Trader Workstation
Our most advanced desktop platform. Configure your workspace, build complex options strategies, run deep analytics, and access global market data in one place.
Best For:
- High-volume traders
- Multi-asset strategies
- Professional users
GlobalTrader
A mobile-first app for new and global investors who want simplicity without limits. Trade stocks and ETFs across global markets with straightforward controls.
Best For:
- New investors
- Global stock traders
IBKR APIs
Automate your strategy through REST, Python, FIX, or our native API. Integrate custom models, connect trading systems, and build proprietary workflows.
Best For:
- Quant developers
- Systematic traders
- Technical users
IBKR Prediction Markets
Trade event contracts tied to economic indicators and environmental metrics.
Best For:
- Traders seeking alternative datasets
- Traders exploring new market signals
IMPACT App1
Align investing with your values. Screen companies by environmental and social factors and adjust your portfolio based on what matters to you.
Best For:
- Investors focused on sustainability
- Value-based investing
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Platform Comparison
| Supported Investment Products | IBKR Trader Workstation |
IBKR Desktop |
IBKR Mobile |
IBKR GlobalTrader |
IBKR Client Portal |
IBKR API |
IBKR Prediction Markets |
IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks/ETFs | ||||||||
| Options | ||||||||
| Mutual Funds | ||||||||
| Futures (Incl. Futures Options) | ||||||||
| Spot Currencies | ||||||||
| Combinations | ||||||||
| Warrants | ||||||||
| Bonds | ||||||||
| Physical Metals | ||||||||
| Structured Products | ||||||||
| CFDs | ||||||||
| Inter-Commodity Spreads | ||||||||
| Forecast and Event Contracts |
| AI and Decision Support | IBKR Trader Workstation |
IBKR Desktop |
IBKR Mobile |
IBKR GlobalTrader |
IBKR Client Portal |
IBKR API |
IBKR Prediction Markets |
IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | ||||||||
| Investment Themes | ||||||||
| AI News Summaries | ||||||||
| Ask IBKR | ||||||||
| Configure Screener with AI | ||||||||
| Fundamentals Explorer | ||||||||
| Market Scanners | ||||||||
| Advanced Fixed Income Scanner | ||||||||
| Impact Dashboard (Sustainable Investing) |
| Options Tools | IBKR Trader Workstation |
IBKR Desktop |
IBKR Mobile |
IBKR GlobalTrader |
IBKR Client Portal |
IBKR API |
IBKR Prediction Markets |
IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option Chain & Combo Builder | ||||||||
| Strategy Builder | ||||||||
| Option Exercise/Roll | ||||||||
| Mobile Options Trading | ||||||||
| Options Wizard | ||||||||
| Write Options Tool | ||||||||
| OptionTrader | ||||||||
| Options Portfolio | ||||||||
| Option Analytics | ||||||||
| Option Strategy Lab | ||||||||
| Volatility Lab | ||||||||
| Options Lattice |
| Portfolio Management Tools | IBKR Trader Workstation |
IBKR Desktop |
IBKR Mobile |
IBKR GlobalTrader |
IBKR Client Portal |
IBKR API |
IBKR Prediction Markets |
IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Portfolios | ||||||||
| Rebalance Your Portfolio | ||||||||
| Risk NavigatorSM | ||||||||
| Mutual Fund/ETF Replicator | ||||||||
| Stock/ETF Benchmarker |
| Trading | IBKR Trader Workstation |
IBKR Desktop |
IBKR Mobile |
IBKR GlobalTrader |
IBKR Client Portal |
IBKR API |
IBKR Prediction Markets |
IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBKR Block Trading Desks | ||||||||
| Advanced Algos | ||||||||
| IB SmartRoutingSM | ||||||||
| Bracket Orders | ||||||||
| Short Securities Availability (SLB tool) | ||||||||
| BookTrader | ||||||||
| Allocation Order Tool | ||||||||
| FXTrader | ||||||||
| Split the Spread | ||||||||
| ComboTrader | ||||||||
| SpreadTrader | ||||||||
| Mobile Trading Assistant |
| Advanced Analysis | IBKR Trader Workstation |
IBKR Desktop |
IBKR Mobile |
IBKR GlobalTrader |
IBKR Client Portal |
IBKR API |
IBKR Prediction Markets |
IBKR IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Data (L1 & L2)* | Simple | |||||||
| Third-party News/Research | ||||||||
| Advanced Charts and Chart Indicators | ||||||||
| Streaming Video | ||||||||
| Technical Analysis | ||||||||
| Dividend Schedules |
*Availability of live, delayed, historical and Level II varies by platform
| Languages | IBKR Trader Workstation |
IBKR Desktop |
IBKR Mobile |
IBKR GlobalTrader |
IBKR Client Portal |
IBKR API |
IBKR Prediction Markets |
IBKR IMPACT |
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| English | ||||||||
| Arabic | ||||||||
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| Chinese Traditional | ||||||||
| Dutch | ||||||||
| French | ||||||||
| German | ||||||||
| Hebrew | ||||||||
| Hungarian | ||||||||
| Italian | ||||||||
| Japanese | ||||||||
| Portuguese | ||||||||
| Russian | ||||||||
| Spanish |
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- The IMPACT application is a product of Interactive Brokers that allows clients to generate analysis of their IBKR brokerage accounts using environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") data provided by unaffiliated third-party data providers along with proprietary in-house algorithms and trade and account data contained in IBKR's systems. For more information, please see the Interactive Brokers Disclosure regarding Use of IMPACT and ESG Dashboard and IMPACT Application.
This material does not and is not intended to take into account the particular financial conditions, investment objectives or requirements of individual customers. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.
Any trading symbols displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to portray recommendations.
Some products may not be available in certain jurisdictions. Please see ibkr.com/products for more information.