IBKR offers trading in ETFs listed on the London Stock Exchange.
To request ETF trading permissions:
- Log in to Client Portal
- Select the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings
- Under Account Settings find the Trading section
- Click on Trading Permissions
- Locate Stocks section, select Add/Edit or Request under Stocks and check the box next to United Kingdom and click on CONTINUE.
- Review and sign the disclosures and agreements.
- Click CONTINUE and follow the prompts on screen.
You will also need to be in compliance with current rules and regulations, such as the PRIIPs Regulation. See also: Why was my order rejected for no trading permissions when I have permissions for ETFs?
Please Note
- Some ETFs may also require permissions for Complex or Leveraged Exchange Traded Products.
- ETFs listed on the London Stock Exchange are exempt from the UK stamp tax duty which is affecting UK stocks.
- Some of the ETFs listed on the London Stock Exchange are trading on the SETSqx segment. Particular order routing rules apply in this case. See: Can I trade the LSE midday and closing auctions?