Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) is a prominent global electronic brokerage firm founded by Thomas Peterffy. Established in 1993, the company provides automated direct-access trade execution and clearing services to sophisticated individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors, and introducing brokers in over 200 countries. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, IBKR has a strong focus on technology-driven efficiency and broad market access. IBKR offers a wide range of investment products and tools through a single integrated platform. Clients can access equities, options, futures, forex, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. The firm provides various account types and features, including the Trader Workstation (TWS), mobile trading app, and risk management tools. With a commitment to low costs and superior execution, IBKR aims to help clients achieve optimal returns. As of December 2025, the company reported over 4.3 million client accounts and significant growth in client equity.