Interactive Brokers review — rated 4.7/5 from 7,210 reviews. Best for professional and global traders.
Pro-grade platform with access to 150+ global markets. Interactive Brokers is offered by Interactive Brokers LLC and currently holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 7,210 user reviews. It falls into the Brokerage category and tends to be the strongest fit for professional and global traders.
Editorial grade: A (composite score 90/100).
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