Interactive Brokers vs Exness

Interactive Brokers vs Exness Comparison Table 2024
Interactive Brokers	Exness
Review 4.3 Interactive Brokers is #1 in our CFD broker rankings.	Review 4.6
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a premier brokerage, providing access to 150 markets in 33 countries, along with a suite of comprehensive investment services. With over 40 years of experience, this Nasdaq-listed firm adheres to stringent regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC, amongst others, and is one of the most trusted brokers for trading around the globe.	Exness is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD brokerage established in 2008. With over 800,000 clients, several awards and reputable licensing, the broker has maintained its position as a highly respected global brand. Active day traders can access the popular MT4 and MT5 platforms, raw spreads and multiple account types.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 2 Interactive Brokers customer reviews	4 Based on 1 Exness customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"Interactive Brokers is one of the best brokers for advanced day traders, providing powerful charting platforms, real-time data, and customizable layouts, notably through the new IBKR Desktop application. Its superb pricing and advanced order options also make it highly attractive for day traders, while its diverse range of equities is still among the best in the industry."	"Exness remains an accessible broker for all experience levels, though experienced day traders will particularly appreciate the ultra-low commission rates, fast withdrawals and high-quality charting software."
Pros
IBKR is one of the most respected and trusted brokerages and is regulated by top-tier authorities, so you can have confidence in the integrity and security of your trading account. The TWS platform has clearly been built for intermediate and advanced traders and comes with over 100 order types and a reliable real-time market data feed that rarely goes offline. The new IBKR Desktop platform takes the best of TWS while adding bespoke tools like Option Lattice and Screeners with MultiSort to create a genuinely impressive trading experience for day traders at every level. There's a vast library of free or paid third-party research subscriptions catering to all types of traders, plus you can enjoy commission reimbursements from IBKR if you subscribe to Toggle AI. IBKR continues to deliver unmatched access to global stocks with tens of thousands of equities available from 100+ market centres in 24 countries. While primarily geared towards experienced traders, IBKR has made moves to broaden its appeal in recent years, reducing its minimum deposit from $10,000 to $0. With low commissions, tight spreads and a transparent fee structure, IBKR delivers a cost-effective environment for short-term traders.	Highly competitive spreads, reduced for USOIL and BTCUSD in 2024, are available from 0 pips and low commissions from $2 per side There's a strong range of account types for all experience levels and requirements, including Cent, Pro and Raw spread solutions The broker is accessible for beginners with low minimum deposits from $10 and flexible payment methods Experienced strategy providers can open social trading accounts, with monthly commissions up to 50% Top-tier licensing with the FCA and CySEC and a strong reputation with over 10 years in business Exness is the first brokerage to pass the $1 trillion and $2 trillion marks in monthly trading volumes There's excellent 24/7 multilingual customer support via telephone, email and live chat Local payments are available, plus deposits in BTC and USDT Unlike many other brands, Exness doesn't charge any account maintenance or inactivity fees The broker offers fast execution speeds for short-term traders, averaging under 25ms
Cons
TWS’s learning curve is steep, and beginners may find it challenging to navigate the platform and understand all the features. Plus500's web platform is much better suited to new traders. IBKR provides a wide range of research tools, but their distribution across trading platforms and the web-based 'Account Management' page lacks consistency, leading to a confusing user experience. Support can be slow and frustrating based on tests, so you might find it challenging to reach customer service representatives promptly or encounter delays in resolving issues. You can only have one active session per account, so you can’t have your desktop program and mobile app running simultaneously, making for a sometimes frustrating trading experience.	There are no promotional deals or loyalty schemes for high-volume day traders There are several regional restrictions for retail traders including the USA, Europe and the UK Unlike most competitors, Exness doesn't provide its own education section
Awards
	Most People-Centric Broker at Traders Summit 2022 Global Broker of the Year at Traders Summit 2022 Best Customer Support Award at Financial Markets Expo Cairo 2021 Premium Loyalty Program Award at Financial Markets Expo Cairo 2021 Most Innovative Broker at Dubai Expo 2021
Instruments
Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CFDs, Cryptocurrencies	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$10
Trading Platforms
Trader Workstation (TWS) IBKR Desktop GlobalTrader Mobile Client Portal AlgoTrader OmniTrader eSignal TradingCentral	Exness Trade App MT4 MT5 TradingCentral
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Cheque Debit Card TransferWise Wire Transfer	Airtel Bitcoin Payments Boleto Credit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$100	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, SEC, FINRA, CFTC, CBI, CIRO, SFC, MAS, MNB, FINMA, AFM	FSA, CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSC, CBCS, CNMV, KNF, AFM
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
1.55 - 2.59%
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
Yes	No
Robo Advisor
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
The IBKR Mobile app, available on both iOS and Android devices, makes your phone a powerful gateway to your IBKR accounts, offering you the freedom to keep an eye on portfolios, initiate trades, and dive into real-time quotes and charts, all while managing your account activities on the fly. This app stands out for its intuitive design, making it especially welcoming for those just starting their trading journey, providing a smoother and more accessible experience than the more complex TWS platform.
Android App Rating
4.5	4.3
iOS App Rating
4.3	4.4
Auto Trading
Capitalise.ai & TWS API	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$0
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD INR JPY SEK NOK DKK CHF AED HUF	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD INR JPY ZAR MYR IDR DKK CHF HKD SGD AED SAR HUF BRL NGN THB VND UAH KWD QAR KRW MXN KES CNY
Stock Exchanges
Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France Chicago Mercantile Exchange Euronext IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Metal Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 Shenzhen Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange	CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Gold Lead Lean Hogs Natural Gas Precious Metals Soybeans Zinc	Corn Gold Silver
CFD Trading
Over 8,000 CFDs are offered on a vast array of instruments, encompassing stocks, indices, forex, and commodities. Moreover, the TWS platform lends itself to seasoned day traders, offering a comprehensive selection of over 100 order types and algorithms, alongside premium market data sourced from reputable sources such as Reuters and Dow Jones.	Exness offers a selection of CFDs covering forex, stocks, indices, commodities and cryptos, with leverage up to 1:200. Accounts are geared mainly towards experienced day traders, with over 100 technical indicators available in the broker’s proprietary terminal.
Leverage
1:50	1:2000
FTSE Spread
0.005% (£1 Min)	15.1
GBPUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	0.1
Oil Spread
0.25-0.85	1.4
Stocks Spread
0.003	0.7
Forex Trading
IBKR presents an extensive range of over 100 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, surpassing the offerings of nearly all leading alternatives, though not CMC Markets. Forex trading occurs over multiple platforms and boasts institutional-grade spreads starting from 0.1 pips and 20 complex order types, including brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders.	An impressive range of around 100 forex pairs are available, more than most other brands. Spreads on major pairs are also tight, from 0.1 pips. Additionally, the broker offers an excellent suite of forex analysis tools, including market news by FXStreet.
GBPUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	0.1
EURUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	0.0
EURGBP Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	0.4
Assets
100+	97
Cryptocurrency
IBKR lets you purchase and hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin at competitive commission rates and without needing a crypto wallet. Additionally, there is a range of other diverse assets to explore, such as crypto indices like the NYSE Bitcoin Index, as well as futures contracts like the BAKKT Bitcoin Futures.	There is a small range of popular crypto tokens paired with fiat currencies available, with zero swap fees and no commissions in the Standard account. Trading is available via desktop or mobile apps, and deposits via crypto are also available in some countries. Exness has also lowered its spreads on Bitcoin, appealing to active traders.
Spread
0.12%-0.18%	Floating
Coins
BTC LTC ETH XRP	BTC LTC ETH XRP BCH SOL SNX UNI BAT DOT XTZ ADA BNB ENJ FIL DOGE COMP THETA AAVE LINK IOST CAKE MATIC HT MANA HBAR INCH
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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