IBKR GLOBALTRADER
Put the World in the
Palm of Your Hand
Trade 90+ stock markets worldwide, including NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE and HKSE. Access select US ETFs around the clock, plus forecast contracts, options and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin1 – all from your mobile device.
Download the app today.
Scan to download the IBKR GlobalTrader app
Start Trading in Minutes
Open and fund your account from your phone.
Invest in Global Stocks
Access more than 90 stock exchanges across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Trade US Stocks and ETFs Nearly 24/5
Buy and sell US Stocks and ETFs around the clock Monday through Friday.
Turn Market Predictions into Positions
Use exchange-listed forecast and event contracts to trade Yes or No market outcomes.
Options Access Across the Globe
Trade options on more than 30 market centers worldwide using a clear, mobile-first interface.
Strength Backed by Global Scale
IBKR’s USD 19.5 billion in equity capital and 4.13M clients support strong, reliable trading.
Your Workflow, Optimized
Enhanced Watchlists and Portfolio Management
Stay on top of market movement with tools that keep your positions clear and actionable.
- Track intraday changes with spark charts
- Review order history and funding activity in one place
- Use long-press controls to trade, modify, or manage positions with fewer steps
Identify Investments with Confidence
Find ideas faster with a platform built to surface useful connections across global markets.
- Explore market trends on the redesigned Explore page, which highlights related instruments and regions
- Use Investment Themes to link companies, products, competitors, and regions across the S&P 1500
- Read AI-generated news summaries on the Explore and Quote Details pages to stay current without extra steps
Simplified Order Ticket
Place trades quickly when speed matters and switch to deeper controls when needed.
- Follow the step-by-step Focused order view for a clean path from idea to execution
- Change to the advanced ticket when you want more control over price and timing
Own Market Leaders
at Any Price
Fractional shares make it possible for any investor to own part of top companies like Netflix, Google, Microsoft, and Meta, putting the market's biggest names within reach.
- Pick a stock
- Invest as little as USD 1
- IBKR automatically calculates and executes your fractional shares order
- Start building your portfolio with companies you believe in, regardless of price
Fractional Investing in Action
| STOCK | SHARE PRICE1 | AMOUNT INVESTED | FRACTIONAL SHARE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| META | $627.08 | $25 | 3.99% |
| GOOG | $291.74 | $25 | 8.57% |
| MSFT | $508.68 | $25 | 4.91% |
| NFLX | $1,136.44 | $25 | 2.20% |
Any trading symbols displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to portray recommendations.
[1] Share prices as of November 11, 2025.
Portfolio
Deposit Local. Trade Global.
Trade and deposit in up to 28 currencies and convert to the currency needed where you want to invest.
Act on Upcoming Market Signals
IBKR ForecastTrader offers regulated contracts based on official results for economic releases, environmental metrics, elections, and other real-world indicators. With full integration in IBKR GlobalTrader, you can act on your outlook and manage these positions alongside your global portfolio.
Worldwide Options Trading
Trade options on 30+ market centers with tools such as Options Chain, Options Wizard, and the Option Exercise Tool. Choose the permission level that fits your experience and trading style.
Build Single or Multi-Leg Strategies2
Use the Options Chain to view prices through time, load contracts into the order panel with one tap, and create single or multi-leg strategies directly from your watchlist.
Exercise Contracts with Confidence
The Option Exercise Tool lets you exercise positions before expiration when managing multi-leg strategies, capturing dividends, or handling corporate actions. You can also exercise eligible contracts on Expiration Friday.
Get Guidance with Options Wizard
If you are new to options, answer a few questions about expected price movement and the Options Wizard will suggest common strategies you can filter by aggressiveness, Probability of Profit, Max Gain and more.
Trade Popular US Stocks and ETFs Around the Clock
React to news as it happens. Trade select US stocks and ETFs during the overnight session, capture moves tied to global events, and trade during your local market hours.
For a full listing of the available stocks and ETFs see the exchange listing page here.
How US Overnight Trading Works
Hours
- Trade eligible US stocks and ETFs from 8:00 p.m. to 3:50 a.m. ET.
- Orders route to the overnight session only during these hours.
Eligible Orders
- Limit orders only.
- Time-in-force is Overnight.
- Orders do not carry into the regular session.
Pricing and Execution
- Quotes reflect the overnight session, not the regular market.
- Execution depends on available overnight liquidity.
Risk and Movement
- Prices can move quickly when news breaks.
- Spreads may be wider and volume lower than during the day.
Settlement
- Trades settle on the standard timeline for US equities.
IBKR GlobalTrader.
Simple. Worldwide. Trading.
Open a simulated trading account in seconds and try IBKR GlobalTrader before opening a live trading account.
- Gain instant access to $10,000 in simulated cash to trade.
- Trade in a simulated trading environment.
When you are ready for live trading, simply finish your application, fund your account and start trading around the world.
Scan to download the IBKR GlobalTrader app
Disclosures
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- INTERACTIVE BROKERS LLC IS A MEMBER OF NFA AND IS SUBJECT TO NFA'S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AND EXAMINATIONS. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NFA DOES NOT HAVE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OVER UNDERLYING OR SPOT VIRTUAL CURRENCY PRODUCTS OR TRANSACTIONS OR VIRTUAL CURRENCY EXCHANGES, CUSTODIANS OR MARKETS.
- Trading in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is especially risky and is only for individuals with a high risk tolerance and the financial ability to sustain losses. For more information about the risks surrounding the trading of Digital Assets please see the "Disclosure of Risks of Trading Digital Assets".
- IB is not party to any transactions in digital assets and does not custody digital assets on your behalf. All digital asset transactions occur on the Paxos Trust Company ("Paxos") or Zero Hash LLC ("Zero Hash") exchanges. Any positions in digital assets are custodied solely with Paxos or Zero Hash and held in an account in your name outside of IB.
- Digital assets held with Paxos or Zero Hash are not protected by SIPC.
- For more information about eligibility to trade digital assets with Paxos or Zero Hash, please see the FAQ.
- Zero Hash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC are licensed to engage in Virtual Currency Business Activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
- Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
- Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as a recommendation, promotion or solicitation. All investors should review and consider associated investment risks, charges and expenses of the investment company or fund prior to investing. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.
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