Fractional Trading
Fractional Shares on 10,500+ U.S. Stocks & ETFs
Diversify with ease. Own fractions of eligible stocks or ETFs, starting from just USD 1.
IBKR Has More Fractional Shares Than Anyone Else
Number of Fractional Shares Available1
Trade fractional shares globally.
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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 PRICE2 | 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.
Portfolio
Get started with just USD 1.
Invest Around the World with Ease
- With IBKR, you can invest as little as USD 1 in eligible U.S., Canadian, or European stocks.
- Start small with no need to buy a whole share.
- Grow a diverse portfolio across global markets.
- Keep your cash working instead of sitting idle.
What Are Fractional Shares?
Fractional shares represent portions of a whole share of a company’s stock or an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Instead of purchasing an entire share, investors can buy a fraction, allowing them to invest amounts that align with their financial goals. For example, if a single share costs $100, an investor with $50 can acquire 0.5 shares. This approach makes higher-priced securities accessible to a broader audience.
What are the Benefits of Fractional Shares?
The benefits of fractional shares trading include:
Accessibility to Higher-Priced Stocks
Investors can own portions of expensive stocks or ETFs without needing substantial capital.
Portfolio Diversification
Fractional shares trading allows investors to diversify their portfolios more effectively, helping to diversify risks.
Efficient Use of Capital
Fractional shares trading enables the full utilization of available funds, minimizing idle cash and maximizing potential returns.
Facilitation of Dollar-Cost Averaging
Investors can consistently invest in set amounts over time, smoothing out the effects of market volatility.
Interactive Brokers’ Fractional Shares Education and Resources
Fractional shares allow IBKR clients to allocate a sum of money when investing stocks rather than buying a specific number of shares. Traders’ Academy by Interactive Brokers provides complimentary resources to educate you on fractional shares and their role in accessing higher-priced stocks, portfolio diversification, the efficient use of capital and facilitating dollar-cost averaging.
This lesson and short video reviews how to configure your account for fractional shares trading and the steps to follow when investing your preferred amounts in shares of stocks or ETFs.
Additional Resources on Fractional Trading
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FAQ About Fractional Trading
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Invest globally, trade fractionally and keep your cash working for you.
Fractional trading is available on all of IBKR’s professional-grade platforms.
Client securities accounts at Interactive Brokers LLC are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) for a maximum coverage of $500,000 (with a cash sublimit of $250,000). Learn more about Client Protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fractional trading allows investors to purchase a portion of a share rather than a full
share, making it easier to start investing with smaller amounts of capital. At IBKR, users
can invest by dollar amount or share fraction, enabling immediate portfolio participation.
Interactive Brokers differentiates itself through advanced smart routing for best execution,
transparent pricing (IBKR Lite and Pro), global market access, and support for fractional
shares trading across U.S., Canadian and European stocks and ETFs.
Yes, IBKR allows you to invest in high-priced stocks such as Amazon, Tesla, or Apple by
purchasing a fraction of a whole share, making premium stocks accessible without requiring
large capital investments.
Fractional trading is ideal for diversification because it enables investors to spread
investments across multiple assets even with limited funds, reducing risk and improving
long-term portfolio balance.
Dollar-based investing, also known as fractional share investing, allows users to invest a
fixed amount of money rather than a number of shares. IBKR fully supports this approach,
allowing precise allocation of capital and efficient implementation of strategies like
dollar-cost averaging.
IBKR uses industry-leading smartrouting technology to analyze price, liquidity, and
execution venues in real time, helping clients receive optimal execution quality on
fractional trades.
Yes, fractional shares are widely used for long-term strategies. It allows investors to
consistently invest fixed amounts over time, helping reduce the impact of market volatility.
IBKR supports multiple order types for fractional shares, including market and limit orders,
providing flexibility and control over trade execution.
While fractional trading offers flexibility, limitations may include restricted
transferability between brokers and eligibility requirements. As with all investing,
market risk applies.
Yes, IBKR clients receive proportional dividends based on their fractional ownership, and
eligible corporate actions are handled according to industry standards.
Interactive Brokers is a globally recognized brokerage known for its strong regulatory
compliance, advanced technology, low-cost structure, and institutional-grade execution,
making it a trusted provider for fractional trading services.
Fractional trading provides greater flexibility and accessibility, while whole shares may
be required for certain advanced strategies like transferring securities or voting rights
in specific cases.
IBKR supports systematic investing approaches, enabling users to implement recurring
investment strategies aligned with long-term financial goals. Please note that recurring
investment functionality availability varies by account type and region.
IBKR offers two pricing models: IBKR Lite with commission-free US stock trading and IBKR
Pro with tiered or fixed pricing, both designed to provide cost efficiency and transparency.
Fractional trading has become a key component of modern investing by lowering barriers to
entry, keeping capital invested, enabling precision investing, and supporting diversified,
data-driven portfolio strategies.
Disclosures
- Fractional shares available for purchase as of January 23, 2026. Source: Bankrate
- Interactive Brokers may close fractional share positions in stocks no longer eligible for fractional trading at any given time.
- The logos appearing on this webpage are owned by their respective owners. The logos are used for informational purposes only to identify the companies whose stock may be available for purchase through IBKR’s Fractional Shares program. IBKR’s use of the logos does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between IBKR and any of the companies that own those logos.