Interactive Brokers Awards
Rated #1 - Best Online Broker Six Years in a Row by Barron's 2023
Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leading, low-cost broker. Our brokerage platform provides its clients with advanced trading technology and access to stocks, ETFs, options, futures, bonds, and more on over 150 markets worldwide. The following table summarizes our most recent awards and industry recognition.
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2024 Preqin Awards:
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Featured as a Top Prime Broker |
2024 BrokerChooser Best Online Brokers: Read the full article
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Best Online Broker - 2024 Best Stock Broker - 2024 Best Broker for Day Trading - 2024 Best Broker for Investing - 2024 Best Broker for Margin Trading #1 - Best Online Broker and Trading Platform in Singapore: Read More #1 - Best Online Broker and Trading Platform in Germany: Read More #1 - Best Online Broker and Trading Platform in the United Kingdom: Read More #1 - Best Online Broker and Trading Platform in Canada: Read More #1 - Best Online Broker and Trading Platform in Australia: Read More #1 - Best Online Broker and Trading Platform in India: Read More #1 for Best Broker for ESG Investing: Read More |
2024 StockBrokers.com Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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#1 Bond Trading #1 Day Trading #1 ESG Investing #1 Fractional Shares #1 International Trading #1 Investment Options #1 Mobile Trading Apps #1 Order Execution #1 Platforms and Tools #1 Platform Technology #1 Professional Trading #1 Sentiment Investing Best in class: Beginners Best in class: Commissions and Fees Best in class: Education Best in class: Futures Trading Best in class: High Net Worth Investors Best in class: IRA Accounts Best in class: Options Trading Best in class: Research Best in class: Overall |
2024 Investopedia: Read the full article
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Best for Advanced Traders Best for International Trading Best for Risk Management Best for Generating Stock Trading Ideas Best for Algorithmic Trading |
2024 ForexBrokers.com Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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5 out of 5 stars Overall #1 Professional Trading #1 ESG Offering #1 Institutional Clients #1 Offering Investments #1 Platform Technology Best in class: Overall Best in class: Algo Trading Best in class: Commissions and Fees Best in class: Crypto Trading Best in class: Education Best in class: Mobile Trading Apps Best in class: Platforms and Tools Best in class: Trust Score Best in class: Research |
2024 Nerdwallet Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders |
2024 The Ascent - A Motley Fool Service Review: Read the full article
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Best Stock Broker for International Trading |
2024 Investing in the Web Global Broker Awards: Read the full article
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Best Broker Overall Best Broker for Options: Read More Best Broker for Bonds: Read More Best Broker for Corporate Accounts: Read More Best ESG and Impact Investing App (for Impact, by IBKR): Read More Best Broker for LLCs: Read More Best European Trading App: Read More Best European Trading Platform: Read More Best Trading Platform in the UAE: Read More |
Best Online Brokers of 2023, by Matt Miller, Barron's, June 9, 2023 : Read the full article
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#1 - Best Online Broker - 5 out of 5 stars |
2023 BrokerChooser Best Online Brokers: Read the full article
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Best Online Broker - 2023 Best Stock Broker - 2023 Best Broker for Day Trading - 2023 Best Broker for Investing - 2023 #1 for Best Online Broker in Singapore: Read More #1 for Online Brokers & Trading Platforms in the United Kingdom: Read More #1 for Best Online Brokers in India: Read More #1 for Best Broker for ESG Investing: Read More |
2023 StockBrokers.com Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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#1 Professional Trading #1 Active Trading #1 Futures Trading #1 International Trading #1 Investment Options #1 Platform Technology #1 Sentiment Investing #1 ESG Investing Best in Class for Options Trading 5 out of 5 stars Mobile Trading Apps 5 out of 5 stars Investment Options 5 out of 5 stars Platforms & Tools 5 out of 5 stars Research |
2023 Investopedia: Read the full article
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Best Broker for Advanced Trading Options |
2023 ForexBrokers.com Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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4.6 out of 5 stars Overall Best Broker for International Trading Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders |
2023 Benzinga
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Best Online Brokers for Bonds: Read the full article Best Overall Broker for Mutual Funds: Read the full article Best for Global Options Traders: Read the full article |
2023 Preqin Awards:
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Featured as a Top Prime Broker |
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Featured as a Top Hedge Fund Custodian |
2023 TradingView Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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Best Multi-Asset Broker |
2023 Investing in the Web Global Broker Awards: Read the full article
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Best Broker Overall Broker with the Lowest FX Fees: Read More Best Broker for Bonds: Read More Best Broker for Corporate Accounts: Read More Best ESG and Impact Investing App (for Impact, by Interactive Brokers): Read More Best Broker for LLCs: Read More Best European Trading Platform: Read More Best Trading Platform in the UAE: Read More Best Investing Platform in the UK: Read More |
2023 Australian Finder Awards: Read the full article.
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Share Trading Customer Satisfaction Winner - Read More |
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Best for Global Stocks |
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Best for Active Traders |
2023 Good Money Guide Awards Read the full article
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Best Bond Broker Best Futures Broker Best Options Trading Platform |
Ganadores de los Premios Rankia 2023 para Mejores Brokers Read the full article
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Best Multiproduct Broker |
Best Online Brokers of 2022, by Matt Miller, Barron's, March 25, 2022 : Read the full article
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#1 - Best Online Broker - 5 out of 5 stars #1 for Active Traders #1 for Information |
2022 Investopedia: Read the full article.
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4.6 out of 5 stars Overall |
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Best Broker for International Trading |
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Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders |
2022 StockBrokers.com Review: Read the full article
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#1 for Professional Tools #1 for Futures Trading #1 for Offering of Investments #1 International Trading 5 out of 5 stars Offering of Investments 5 out of 5 stars Research |
2022 ForexBrokers.com Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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#1 Offering of Investments #1 Innovation #1 Institutional Clients 5 out of 5 stars Overall 5 out of 5 stars Commissions & Fees 5 out of 5 stars Offering of Investments |
2022 BrokerChooser Best Online Brokers: Read the full article
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Best Online Broker – 2022 Best Broker for Day Trading - 2022 Best Broker for Investing - 2022 |
2022 Preqin Awards:
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Featured as a Top Prime Broker |
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Featured as a Top Hedge Fund Custodian |
Best Online Brokers of 2021, by Matt Miller, Barron's, February 26, 2021
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#1 - Best Online Broker - 5 out of 5 stars #1 for Active Traders #1 for Information #1 for International #1 for Trading Reprinted with permission of Barron's |
2021 StockBrokers.com Review: Read the full article
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5 out of 5 stars Overall #1 for Professionals #1 New Tool #1 for Offering of Investments #1 International Trading #1 Futures Trading |
2021 Bankrate Brokerage Reviews: Read the full article
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4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Best for Active Trading Best for Margin Trading Best for Volume Discounts |
2021 Benzinga
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Best Online Broker for Bonds - Read the full article Best Online Broker for Mutual Funds - Read the full article |
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2021 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards - Lifetime Achievement 2021 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards - Best Paper Trading Platform |
2021 Preqin Awards:
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Featured as a Top Hedge Fund Prime Broker |
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Featured as a Top Hedge Fund Custodian |
2021 BrokerChooser Best Online Brokers: Read the full article
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Best Online Broker – 2021 Best Broker for Day Trading - 2021 |
2021 Stocks & Commodities Awards
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Winner 2021 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2021 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2021 Forex Brokerage.2 |
2021 ForexBrokers.com Online Broker Review: Read the full article
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4.5 out of 5 stars Overall 5 stars Offering of Investments 4.5 stars Commissions & Fees 4.5 stars Platform & Tools 4.5 stars Research |
2020 Barron's Best Online Brokers
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#1 - Best Online Broker - 5 out of 5 stars #1 for Active Traders #1 for International Traders #1 for Retirement Investors |
2020 StockBrokers.com Award: Read the full article
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#1 for Commission and Fees |
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#1 for Offering of Investments |
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#1 for Professionals |
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#1 International Trading |
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#1 Futures Trading |
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#1 Innovation |
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4.5 out of 5 stars Overall |
2020 NerdWallet Award: Read the full article
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Rated Best Broker for Low-Cost Investing. |
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Rated Best Broker for Stock Trading Platform and Research (tie). |
2020 Investopedia: Read the full article.
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4.4 out of 5 stars Overall |
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Best Online Broker for International Trading |
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Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders |
2020 Benzinga Award:
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2020 Benzinga Best Trading Technology |
2020 Preqin Awards:
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Featured as a Top Prime Broker |
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Featured as a Top Hedge Fund Custodian |
2020 Good Money Guide Award: Read the full article
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5 out of 5 stars |
2020 Canstar Awards: Read the full article.
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5-Star Rating for Outstanding Value, Online Share Trading - Trader |
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5-Star Rating for Outstanding Value, Online Share Trading - Active Investor |
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5-Star Rating for Outstanding Value, Online Share Trading - Casual Investor |
2020 Australian Finder Awards: Read the full article.
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Best International Share Trading Account |
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Best Share Trading Platform (Active Traders) |
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Best Low-Cost Brokerage |
2020 Handelsblatt Award (Germany):
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Sehr Gut (Very Good) Top 10 – for serving Active Traders Top 10 – for serving Wealthy Traders Top 10 – for serving Occasional Traders |
2020 Fund Intelligence Technology & WSL Awards:
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Best Broker-Dealer Client Service |
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Best Futures Trading Broker |
2019 Barron's Best Online Brokers: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was Rated #1 - Best Online Broker – 2019 Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Mobile Traders" Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for International Traders" Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Frequent Traders" |
2019 Preqin Service Providers: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was Rated "Top Performing Broker" |
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Interactive Brokers was Rated "Top Performing Custodian" |
2019 CardRate.com Online Brokers: Read the full article
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Editor's ChoiceTM Award Top low cost-broker |
2019 Stockbrokers.com: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 for "Commission & Fees". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 for "Offering of Investments". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 for "Active Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 for "Professional Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 for "International Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers earned 4 out of 5 stars "Overall". |
2019 Investopedia: Read the full article
Included among its industry peers as a trusted source of online broker reviews.
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best Overall". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Low Costs". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for International Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Options Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Day Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Penny Stocks". |
2019 Benzinga Best Online Brokers: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers earned 4 out of 5 stars.
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2019 Benzinga Best Online Brokers in Canada: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers earned 4 out of 5 stars and was rated "Best Overall".
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2019 Benzinga Best Online Brokers in Australia: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers earned 4 out of 5 stars and was rated "Best Overall".
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2019 ForexBrokers.com: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 for "Professionals". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best in Class: Offering of Investments". |
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Interactive Brokers earned 4 out of 5 stars "Overall". |
2019 Fund Technology and WSL Awards
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Winner 2019 "Best Broker-Dealer Futures". |
2019 Canstar Awards
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Interactive Brokers earned a 5-star rating for "Outstanding Value for Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 5-star rating for "Outstanding Value for Active Investors". |
2019 BrokerChooser: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was rated in 2019 for "Best Online Broker". |
2019 NerdWallet Award
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Active Investors" in the "Best Broker for Stock Trading" category. |
2019 Investors Business Daily Awards
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Interactive Brokers was ranked #1 in 2019 for "Low Commission and Fees". Interactive Brokers was ranked #1 in 2019 for "Mobile Trading Platform / Apps". Interactive Brokers was ranked #1 in 2019 for "Range of Products". Interactive Brokers was ranked #1 in 2019 for "Website Security". |
2019 HFM Technology Awards
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Interactive Brokers was ranked "#1 Best Application for Mobile / Remote Working". |
2019 HFM European Hedge Fund Services Awards
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Interactive Brokers was rated in 2019 for "Best Prime Broker – Technology". |
2018 Barron's Awards: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20181 and Rated #1 - Best Online Broker. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20181 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.6 in 20181 for "Lowest Cost". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.9 in 20181 for "Best Portfolio Analysis and Reports". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.7 in 20181 for "Best Trading Experience and Technology". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20181 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.8 in 20181 for "Range of Offerings". |
2018 Stockbrokers.com: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2018 for "Commissions and Fees". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2018 for "Offering of Investments". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2018 for "Active Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2018 for "International Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a "Best in Class" rating in 2018 for "Platforms & Tools". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a "Best in Class" rating in 2018 for "Mobile Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a "Best in Class" rating in 2018 for "Order Execution". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a "Best in Class" rating in 2018 for "Options Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a "Best in Class Overall" rating in 2018". |
2018 ForexBrokers.com: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was rated: #1 Professionals |
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Interactive Brokers earned 5 out of 5 Stars for: Offering of Investment |
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Interactive Brokers was rated: Best in class - Mobile Trading |
2018 Fund Technology and WSL Awards
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Winner 2018 "Best trading platform overall". |
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Winner 2018 "Best options trading platform - broker". |
2018 CTA Intelligence US Services Award
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Winner 2018 "Best FCM - Technology". |
2018 HFM Week US Hedge Fund Services Awards
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Winner 2018 "Best Mobile Application". |
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Winner 2018 "Best Prime Broker". |
2018 Stocks & Commodities Awards
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Winner 2018 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2018 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2018 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 Winner 2018 Institutional Platforms.2 |
2018 Canstar Award
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Interactive Brokers earned a 5 star rating for "Outstanding Share Trading" |
2018 NerdWallet Award
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Interactive Brokers was rated "Best for Active Investors" in the "Best Broker for Stock Trading" category. |
2018 Investors Business Daily Awards
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Interactive Brokers was ranked #1 in 2018 for "Low Commission and Fees". |
19th Annual Globe and Mail Online Broker Ranking
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Interactive Brokers grade: B+ |
2018 Surviscor Award
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2018 "Best Mobile Brokerage Experience" |
2017 Barron's Awards
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20171. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20171 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.2 in 20171 for "Lowest Cost". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.9 in 20171 for "Best Portfolio Analysis and Reports". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.7 in 20171 for "Best Trading Experience and Technology". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20171 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.7 in 20171 for "Range of Offerings". |
2017 Stockbrokers.com: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2017 for "Commissions and Fees". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2017 for "International Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers was rated #1 in 2017 for "Active Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 5 star rating in 2017 for "Options Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 5 star rating in 2017 for "Order Execution". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 5 star rating in 2017 for "Active Trading". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a "Best in Class" rating in 2017 for "Offering of Investments". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a "Best in Class" rating in 2017 for "Mobile Trading". |
2017 Fund Technology and WSL Institutional Awards
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Winner 2017 "Best Broker-Dealer Futures". |
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Winner 2017 "Best Broker-Dealer Options". |
2017 HFM Week US Hedge Fund Services Awards
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Winner 2017 "Best Prime Broker - Technology". |
2017 CTA Services Awards
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US Winner 2017 "Best FCM - Technology". |
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European Winner 2017 "Best FCM - Technology". |
2016 Barron's Awards: Read the full article
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20161. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20161 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.2 in 20161 for "Lowest Cost". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.6 in 20161 for "Best Portfolio Analysis and Reports". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20161 for "Best Trading Experience and Technology". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20161 for "Best for International Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20161 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.4 in 20161 for "Range of Offerings". |
2016 WSL Institutional Awards
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Winner 2016 "Best Options Trading Platform - Broker". Winner 2016 "Best Broker-Dealer Futures". |
2016 HFM Week US Hedge Fund Services Awards
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Winner 2016 "Best Prime Broker - Start-ups". |
2016 CTA European Services Awards
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Winner 2016 "Best Trading and Technology". |
2015 Barron's Awards
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20151, the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20151 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.6 in 20151 for "Lowest Cost". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 5.0 in 20151 for "Best Portfolio Analysis and Reports". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.8 in 20151 for "Best Trading Experience and Technology". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20151 for "Best for International Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20151 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.0 in 20151 for "Range of Offerings". |
2015 FX Week Award: Read the full article
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Winner 2015 "Best retail FX platform". |
2015 CTA US Service Awards
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Winner 2015 "Best FCM - Innovation". |
2015 WSL Institutional Awards
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Winner 2015 "Best cross-asset trading solution". |
2014 Barron's Awards
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20141, the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20141 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers is once again ranked low cost broker with a 4.5 in 2014.1 |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 5.0 in 20141 for "Best Portfolio Analysis and Reports". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.8 in 20141 for "Best Trading Experience and Technology". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20141 for "Best for International Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20141 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 3.8 in 20141 for "Range of Offerings". |
2014 HFM US Hedge Fund Services Awards
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Winner 2014 "Best prime broker - technology". |
2014 WSL Institutional Awards
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Winner 2014 "Best Broker-Dealer Overall". Winner 2014 "Best Broker-Dealer Options". |
2014 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2014 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2014 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2014 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 1st Runner Up 2014 Institutional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2014 Options Analysis Software.2 |
2013 Barron's Awards
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20131, the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.0 in 20131 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers is once again ranked low cost broker with a 4.5 in 2013.1 |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.9 in 20131 for "Best Portfolio Analysis and Reports". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20131 for "Best Trading Experience and Technology". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20131 for "Best for International Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20131 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.3 in 20131 for "Range of Offerings". |
2013 WSL Institutional Awards
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Winner 2013 "Best Broker-Dealer Options". Winner 2013 "Best Broker-Dealer Futures". |
2013 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2013 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2013 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2013 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 1st Runner Up 2013 Institutional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2013 Professional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2013 Options Analysis Software.2 |
2013 FOW International Awards
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Best Innovation by a Bank, Broker or FCM. |
2013 FOW Awards for Asia
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FX Broker of the Year. |
2012 Barron's Awards
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20121, the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers is once again ranked low cost broker with a 4.5 in 2012.1 |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 5.0 in 20121 for "Best Portfolio Analysis and Reports", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.6 in 20121 for "Best Trading Experience and Technology", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20121 for "Best for International Traders", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20121 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.3 in 20121 for "Range of Offerings". |
2012 WSL Institutional Awards
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Winner 2012 "Best Broker-Dealer Options". Winner 2012 "Best Use of Technology Broker-Dealer". |
2012 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2012 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2012 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2012 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 1st Runner Up 2012 Institutional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2012 Options Analysis Software.2 |
2011 Barron's Awards
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers is once again ranked low cost broker with a 4.5 in 2011.1 |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.0 in 20111 for "Research Amenities", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20111 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20111 for "Best for International Traders", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 2011.1 |
2011 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2011 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2011 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2011 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 1st Runner Up 2011 Institutional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2011 Professional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2011 Options Analysis Software (Trader Workstation 4.0).2 |
2011 Trade2win Awards
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Gold (1st prize) for "Best Equities Broker". Gold for "Best Futures Broker". Gold for "Best Spot Currency Broker". Gold for "Best Options Broker". Gold for "Best Mobile Trading Application". Gold for "Best Software for Options Traders". |
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Silver (2nd Prize) for "Best Realtime Data Feed". |
2010 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2010 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2010 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2010 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 Winner 2010 Options Analysis Software (Trader Workstation 4.0).2 1st Runner Up 2010 Institutional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2010 Professional Platform.2 |
2010 Trade2win Awards
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Gold (1st prize) for "Best Stockbroker". Gold for "Best Spot Currency Broker". Gold for "Best Futures Broker". Gold for "Best Options Broker". |
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Silver (2nd Prize) for "Best Software for Options Traders". |
2009 Barron's Awards
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers is once again ranked lowest cost broker with a 4.5 in 20091 the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.7 in 20091 for "Research Amenities", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20091 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20091 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.0 in 20091 for "Best for International Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.0 in 2009.1 |
2009 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2009 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2009 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2009 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 Winner 2009 Options Analysis Software (Trader Workstation 4.0).2 1st Runner Up 2009 Institutional Platform.2 1st Runner Up 2009 Professional Platform.2 |
2008 Barron's Awards
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers is once again ranked lowest cost broker with a 4.5 in 20081 the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a 4.7 in 20081 for "Research Amenities", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20081 for "Best for Frequent Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.5 in 20081 for "Best for Options Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned a rating of 4.0 in 20081 for "Best for International Traders". |
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.0 in 2008.1 |
2008 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2008 Stock Brokerage.2 1st Runner up 2008 Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2008 Direct Access Futures Brokerage.2 Winner 2008 Direct Access Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2008 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 |
2008 Money Am Award
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Interactive Brokers won the 2008 best online options provider. |
2007 Barron's Awards
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers is once again ranked lowest cost broker with a 4.8 in 2007.1 |
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20071, the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. |
2007 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2007 Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2007 Spot Currency Brokerage.2 Winner 2007 Direct Access Futures Brokerage.2 1st Runner up 2007 Direct Access Stock Brokerage.2 1st Runner up 2007 Futures Brokerage.2 |
2007 Trade2win Awards
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Gold (1st prize) for "Best Professional Trading Platform". Gold for "Best Software for Options Traders". Gold for "Best Stockbroker". Gold for "Best Direct Access Broker". Gold for "Best Futures Broker". Gold for "Best Options Broker". |
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Bronze (3rd Prize) for "Best Realtime Data Feed". Bronze for "Best Spot Currency Broker". |
2007 Investors Chronicle Award
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Interactive Brokers won the 2007 readers poll award for best international stockbroker for lowest cost. |
2006 Barron's Awards
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers again earned the only 5-star rating for cost in 2006.1 |
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Interactive Brokers earned an overall rating of 4.5 in 20061, the highest star ranking awarded by Barron's. |
2006 Stocks and Commodities Awards
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Winner 2006 Best Stock Brokerage.2 Winner 2006 Best Spot Currency Brokerage.2 |
2006 Trade2win Awards
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Gold (1st prize) for "Best Professional Trading Platform". Gold for "Best Software for Options Traders". Gold for "Best Portfolio Management Software". Gold for "Best Stockbroker". Gold for "Best Direct Access Broker". Gold for "Best Futures Broker". Gold for "Best Options Broker". |
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Silver (2nd Prize) for "Best Realtime Data Feed". |
2005 Barron's Awards
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In the software-based competition, Interactive Brokers again earned the only 5-star rating for cost in 2005.1 |
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Interactive Brokers earned the top Barron's overall rating with 4.5 stars in 2005.1 |
Disclosures
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- Interactive Brokers earned top ratings from Barron's for the past thirteen years. A 5.0 star rating, June 9, 2023, March 23, 2022, February 26, 2021, February 21, 2020. A 4.5 star rating February 22, 2019, March 26, 2018, March 20, 2017, March 23, 2016, March 21, 2015, March 17, 2014, March 11, 2013, March 14, 2012 and March 14, 2011 Barron's Best Online Brokers. Criteria included Trading Experience and Technology, Usability, Mobile, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service, Education and Security, and Costs. Supporting documentation for claims and statistical information will be provided upon request. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
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