Futures and Futures Options Trading
Interactive Brokers, 64% lower than our competitors.
| US Commission Rates Comparison 2 - 1 E-Mini S&P 500 Future | |
|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers | $0.85 |
| E-Trade | $1.50 |
| Fidelity | N/A |
| Scottrade | N/A |
| Schwab | $3.50 |
| TD Ameritrade | $2.25 |
| Vanguard | N/A |
Interactive Brokers has lower commission rates for larger volumes and comparable rates worldwide.
2017 Awards
Rated as a Top Online Broker
Best for Options Traders
Best for Frequent Traders
Lowest Cost Broker Rating
Low Cost for 16th Year in a Row 3
Interactive Brokers offers two simple, low cost pricing plans for US Futures and Futures Options.
Fixed Rate Pricing
- US Markets - Charges a fixed rate low commission plus exchange, regulatory and clearing fees.
- Non-US Markets - Single flat rate per contract or percent of trade value, including all commissions, exchange, regulatory, clearing and carrying fees.
Transparent Volume-Tiered Pricing
- Our low broker commission, which decreases depending on volume, plus exchange, regulatory and carrying fees.
- If you trade in large volumes or tend to add liquidity, generally you will benefit from our Tiered structure. 1
- Same for both US and non-US markets.
Futures, Commodities & Future Options Offered on over 35 Market Centers Worldwide
- Agriculture, Currency, Energy, Equity Index, Fixed Income, Metals, and Volatility Futures from a single platform.
- Trade futures and future options in combination with stocks, ETFs, and options worldwide from a single screen.
- Gain insights into the markets with our daily Futures Arbitrage and Interest Rates Tables.
- Visit the Traders' University to listen to one of our futures product webinars.
- Our trading application offers specialized futures trading tools and a US Futures market scanner.
North America
Futures
United States
- CBOT
- CBOE Futures Exchange
- CME (Electronic-Globex)
- ICE Futures US (ICEUS)
- New York Board of Trade
- New York Mercantile Exchange
- NYSE Liffe
- OneChicago (ONE)
Canada
- Montreal Exchange
Mexico
- Mexican Derivatives Exchange
Futures Options
United States
- CBOE Futures Exchange
- CBOT
- CME (Electronic-Globex)
- New York Board of Trade
- New York Mercantile Exchange
- NYSE Liffe
Mexico
- Mexican Derivatives Exchange
Stock Futures
United States
- OneChicago
Mexico
- Mexican Derivatives Exchange
Europe
Futures
Belgium
- Euronext Brussels
France
- Euronext France (Matif)
- Euronext France (Monep)
Germany
- EUREX (DTB)
Italy
- Borsa Italiana
Netherlands
- Euronext NL
Norway
- Norway EDXNO
Spain
- Mercado Espanol de Futuros Financial Futures & Options Exchange
Sweden
- Stockholm Derivatives Exchange
Switzerland
- EUREX (Soffex)
United Kingdom
- Intercontinental Exchange
- London International Futures & Options Exchange
- London International Futures & Options Exchange (LIFFE Commodities)
- London International Futures & Options Exchange Single Stock Futures
Futures Options
Germany
- EUREX (DTB)
United Kingdom
- London International Futures & Options Exchange
- London International Futures & Options Exchange (LIFFE Commodities)
Stock Futures
Germany
- EUREX (DTB)
Spain
- Mercado Espanol de Futuros Financial Futures & Options Exchange
Switzerland
- EUREX (Soffex)
United Kingdom
- London International Futures & Options Exchange
- London International Futures & Options Exchange Universal Stock Futures
Asia Pacific
FUTURES
Australia
- Sydney Futures Exchange
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE)
India
- National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
Japan
- Osaka Securities Exchange
- Tokyo Stock Exchange
Singapore
- Singapore Exchange
South Korea
- Korea Stock Exchange
Futures Options
Australia
- Sydney Futures Exchange
Japan
- Osaka Securities Exchange
- Tokyo Stock Exchange
Singapore
- Singapore Exchange
Single Stock Futures
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Futures Exchange
Disclosures
- IB's Tiered commission models are not guaranteed to be a direct pass-through of exchange and third-party fees and rebates. Costs passed on to clients in IB's Tiered commission schedule may be greater than the costs paid by IB to the relevant exchange, regulator, clearinghouse or third party. For example, IB may receive volume discounts that are not passed on to clients. Likewise, rebates passed on to clients by IB may be less than the rebates IB receives from the relevant market.
- Rates were obtained on May 5, 2023 from each firm's website, and are subject to change without notice. Services vary by firm.
- Low Cost Rated by Barron's 18 Years Straight - Low cost broker 2002 through 2019 according to Barron's online broker review. 2002 - 5 Stars, 2003 - 4.9 Stars, 2004 - 5 Stars, 2005 - 5 Stars, 2006 - 5 Stars, 2007 - 4.8 Stars, 2008 - 4.5 Stars, 2009 - 4.5 Stars, 2010 - 4.2 stars, 2011 - 4.5 stars, 2012 - 4.3 stars, 2013 - 4.5 stars, 2014 - 4.5 stars, 2015 - 4.5 stars, 2016 - 4.5 stars, 2017 - 4.5 stars, 2018 - 4.5 stars, 2019 - "Interactive Brokers continues to lead as well in terms of pricing". Interactive Brokers earned a 4.5 star ranking in the February 25, 2019 Barron's Annual Best Online Brokers - “Best Online Brokers of 2019”. Criteria included Trade Experience and Technology, Usability, Mobile, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service, Education and Security, and Costs. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Co. Inc.