Prime Broker Services

Interactive Brokers offers a comprehensive suite of prime broker services to meet the unique needs of hedge funds, family offices and managed accounts.

Preqin Ranked IBKR a Top Prime Broker

#1 Prime Broker for Hedge Funds with AUM < $50 million
#5 Prime Broker Overall

Securities Financing Lower Costs Global Markets High Touch Prime Brokerage Service IBKR OMS Innovative Technology Reporting & Analytics Hedge Fund Marketplace

Securities Financing

IBKR combines deep stock availability, transparent stock loan rates, global reach, dedicated support and automated tools to simplify the financing process and allow you to focus on executing your strategies.

Professional Pricing – Maximize Your Returns

IBKR offers the lowest¹ cost and access to stocks, options, futures, currencies , bonds and funds from a single unified platform. If an exchange provides a rebate, we pass some or all of the savings directly back to you.

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Margin rates up to 49% lower than the industry.²

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Earn interest rates of up to USD 4.83% on instantly available cash.³

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Earn extra income on your lendable shares.

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Lowest Cost Broker according to StockBrokers.com Online Broker Survey 2023: Read the full article Online Broker Reviews, May 18, 2023. "Because Interactive Brokers' core clientele are professional traders and institutional investors (e.g., hedge funds), it is crucial to provide the lowest commissions schedule available. In our rigorous assessment, there is no question Interactive Brokers delivers."
For complete information, see our margin rate comparison
Restrictions apply. See additional information on interest rates. Credit interest rate as of April 2, 2024.

Discover a World of Opportunities

Invest globally in stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds from a single unified platform. Fund your account in multiple currencies and trade assets denominated in multiple currencies. Access market data 24 hours a day and six days a week.

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Bond Marketplace

Interactive Brokers strives to provide the best deal on bonds by passing through to our clients the highest of all bids and lowest of all offers we receive from the electronic venues we access. We do not widen spreads, apply hidden fees or markup quotes.

Mutual Fund Marketplace

The Mutual Fund Marketplace offers an extensive availability of mutual funds from around the world. Use our Mutual Fund Search Tool to search funds from more than 550 fund families and filter funds by country, fund family, transaction fee or fund type.

Short Securities Availability

The Shortable Instruments (SLB) Search tool is a fully electronic, self-service utility that lets clients search for availability of shortable securities from within Client Portal.

IBKR GlobalAnalyst

IBKR GlobalAnalyst is designed for investors who are interested in international portfolio diversification. It helps you find new opportunities to diversify your portfolio and discover undervalued companies that may have greater growth potential.

Overnight Trading Hours

Trade select US stocks and ETFs around the clock, five days per week. Access US stocks and ETFs when market-moving news happens and trade during Asian market hours or whenever it is convenient for you.¹

Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as 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.

High Touch Prime Brokerage Service

IBKR simplifies trade processing for Prime Broker clients by providing seamless clearing and settlement services, ensuring timely and accurate execution across diverse global markets and instruments.

Large, active hedge funds may be eligible for enhanced support, which includes:

A dedicated relationship manager who acts as your primary point of contact for any issue.
Direct access to subject matter experts in Risk/Margin, Compliance, Cashiering/Wires, Securities Finance, Corporate Actions, Proxy, Clearing, Transfers and Tax.

Prioritization of any issues you may experience and expedited review and/or processing of exceptions.
24/5 access to the Global Outsourced Trading Desk to support your trading needs wherever IBKR offers trading capabilities.

IBKR OMS: Your Complete One-Stop Solution

Our IBKR OMS software integrates with our award winning EMS, the IBKR Trader Workstation (TWS).

This one-stop solution is perfect for institutions looking to reduce costs and improve productivity with a fully integrated OMS/EMS setup. Order management, trading, research and risk management, operations, reporting, compliance tools, clearing and execution – all are available as part of our complete platform. The IBKR OMS offers a robust and customizable order management platform that you can use within your current multi-broker setup. Route orders to your existing execution providers, and allocate pre- or post-trade to multiple custodians using the IBKR OMS platform. With over 40 years of industry experience, we can easily configure our robust technology to fit the complex needs of your business.

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Trading Technology to Help Prime Broker Clients Succeed

Trading Platforms

Powerful, award-winning trading platforms and tools for managing client assets. Available on desktop, mobile, web and API.

Order Types and Algos

100+ order types – from limit orders to complex algorithmic trading – help you execute any trading strategy.

API Solutions

Our proprietary API and FIX CTCI solutions let institutions create their own automated, rules-based trading system that takes advantage of our high-speed order routing and broad market depth.

Sophisticated Risk Management

Understand risk vs. returns with real-time market risk management and monitoring that provides a comprehensive measure of risk exposure across multiple asset classes around the world.

Fractional Trading

Buy or sell any eligible US or European stocks/ETFs using fractional shares, which are stock units that amount to less than one full share, or by placing an order for a specific purchase price rather than quantity of shares.

Advanced Trading Tools

Spot market opportunities, analyze results, manage your account and make informed decisions with our free advanced trading tools.

Free Account Tools

Manage taxes and corporate actions, learn about T+1 settlement and trade allocations, and read about additional tools and services available to clients.

Third Party Integration

Integrate your IBKR data with third-party portfolio management, order management, post-trade allocation and compliance software.

Support for Best Price Execution

IBKR BestX^TM is a powerful suite of advanced trading technologies designed to help clients achieve best execution and maximize price improvement while minimizing market impact.

IBKR ATS

Clients can direct U.S. stock orders to the IBKR ATS destination to add liquidity. Orders directed to IBKR ATS are automatically tagged as "not held" orders and are posted in IBKR's order book where they are eligible to trade against incoming SmartRouted orders that are marketable against them.

Reporting & Analytics

Powerful Reporting Solutions

Easy to view and customize, our statements and reports cover all aspects of your Interactive Brokers account.

Capital Introduction in the Hedge Fund Marketplace

An online version of a traditional Capital Introduction program designed to allow Hedge Funds who use IBKR as their principal Prime Broker to market their Funds to IBKR customers who are Accredited Investors and Qualified Purchasers.

This program is provided free of charge to all Hedge Funds who use IBKR as their principal Prime Broker, have at least $3 million in assets under management and an audited track record of at least one year or have done its trading at IBKR for the last year.

Access the Hedge Fund Marketplace at the Investors' Marketplace, our online forum where you can meet and do business with traders and investors, institutions and other third-party service providers.

Learn About The Hedge Fund Marketplace

Hedge funds are highly speculative and investors may lose their entire investment.

Lowest Cost Broker according to StockBrokers.com Online Broker Survey 2023: Read the full article Online Broker Reviews, May 18, 2023. "Because Interactive Brokers' core clientele are professional traders and institutional investors (e.g., hedge funds), it is crucial to provide the lowest commissions schedule available. In our rigorous assessment, there is no question Interactive Brokers delivers."
Restrictions apply. See additional information on interest rates. Credit interest rate as of April 2, 2024.
For complete information, see our margin rate comparison
Available currencies vary by Interactive Brokers affiliate.
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.
Clients must meet minimum revenue targets; contact institutional sales for more information.

Prime Broker Services