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IBKR Desktop

IBKR Desktop Free

Your Platform for Serious Investing

Start simple and add advanced tools as your strategy grows. Access dynamic market data, research, trading and portfolio monitoring all in one powerful workspace.

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Why IBKR Desktop

  • Professional-grade tools without complexity
  • Fully customizable layouts for every level of experience
  • Built to scale with your trading strategy
  • Low, transparent pricing across 170+ markets worldwide
  • A clear, unified view of your portfolio and risk
  • Free access to professional-grade trading tools

Precision Tools. Clear Workflow.

IBKR Desktop combines power and simplicity. Keep your investing workflow in one place to focus on decisions, not navigation.

One Screen. Multiple Assets.

Trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds from one screen.

Use Professional-Grade Tools

Work with advanced charts, screeners, Level 2 data, options tools and real time insights.

Customize Your Workspace

Arrange flexible panels with multi-monitor support to create a layout that matches your workflow.

Trade Across Global Markets

Capture opportunities wherever they arise with access to 170+ markets through a single account.

Trade the Way You Want

Easy to learn. Rich in advanced tools. IBKR Desktop gives you a clean trading platform with depth when you need it.

Supercharged Insights

Access AI-powered insights, summaries and analysis designed to help you stay informed and ahead.

Fast and Precise Execution

Place orders quickly with streamlined entry and one-click trading.

Advanced Tools

Use options chains, analytics, screeners (stocks, ETFs, options, and bonds), event calendars and technical indicators to trade with control.

Trade in 29 Currencies

Manage global portfolios with automated currency conversions and industry-low FX rates.

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Maximize Your Returns

Trade for as low as

$0

No account minimums,
platform fees, or added spreads.

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Earn interest up to

USD 3.14%

on uninvested cash.
Automatically.

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Borrow for as low as

USD 4.14%

55% lower than
the industry average.

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Your Complete Investing Workspace

IBKR Desktop supports the full trade lifecycle.

  1. Analyze Markets

    Use flexible charts, technical studies and market depth to understand price action.

  2. AI-Assisted Idea Discovery

    Screen markets, track watchlists and explore opportunities worldwide.

  3. Trade With Control — Anytime

    Use simple or advanced orders. Trade during extended hours with Overnight and Day order types.

  4. Review Your Portfolio

    View P&L, margin, balances and performance across all asset classes in one place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IBKR Desktop is Interactive Brokers' modern trading platform designed to provide an intuitive, powerful interface for trading and portfolio management. It combines advanced trading tools with a simplified user experience suitable for both active traders and long-term investors.

IBKR Desktop offers a more streamlined, user-friendly interface compared to Trader Workstation (TWS), while still providing access to many advanced tools. It is designed as a next-generation platform that balances simplicity with powerful functionality.

Yes, IBKR Desktop is designed to be accessible for beginners while still offering advanced capabilities. Its clean interface, guided workflows, and simplified navigation make it easier for new investors to get started.

IBKR Desktop stands out due to Interactive Brokers' global market access, advanced order routing for best execution, competitive pricing models, and integration with IBKR's broader ecosystem of trading and analytics tools.

IBKR Desktop provides access to a wide range of assets including stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and more across global markets, depending on account permissions.

Yes, IBKR Desktop supports multiple order types including market, limit, and advanced trading strategies, allowing users to execute trades with precision and flexibility.

Yes, IBKR Desktop allows users to customize layouts, watchlists, and tools to create a personalized trading environment tailored to their strategies and preferences.

Yes, IBKR Desktop is available to clients worldwide, subject to regulatory requirements and account eligibility, supporting IBKR's global client base.

Active traders benefit from real-time data, advanced charting, customizable layouts, and fast execution, enabling them to respond quickly to market opportunities.

Disclosures

  1. The Ask IBKR tool provides data-driven insights for investment portfolios but does not guarantee success; users should be aware of market risks, data accuracy limitations, and the need for personal responsibility in investment decisions, and should consult a qualified financial advisor as needed. IBKR does not provide financial advice or recommendations.
  2. Restrictions apply. See additional information on interest rates. Credit interest rate as of May 7, 2026.
  3. For complete information, see our margin rate comparison.