Interactive Brokers vs Gemini
Interactive Brokers Review 2023 | Gemini Review 2023 |
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4.3
Interactive Brokers is #1 in our CFD broker rankings. |
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3.8
Gemini is #26 in our crypto broker rankings. |
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Interactive Brokers is a leading global brokerage that provides access to a comprehensive offering of stocks as well as forex, futures, metals, bonds and cryptos. The firm has over 40 years experience in the online trading industry and is heavily regulated by SEC, FCA, IIROC, and SFC. Traders use the proprietary Trader Workstation and can access powerful tools and data feeds as well as comprehensive educational resources. |
Gemini is a crypto exchange offering 90+ cryptocurrencies, a native stablecoin and derivative trading via perpetual swaps. The two proprietary platforms will suit beginners and experienced traders, execution is fast with low slippage and fees are competitive. |
Comment by Reviewer | |
"Serious traders seeking a regulated broker with unparalleled access to stock markets should look at IB. Their range of stocks can't be beaten." | "Gemini is a great platform for traders looking for a straightforward way to trade crypto derivatives in a secure environment." |
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Cons | |
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Instruments | |
Stocks, Futures, E-minis, Options, CFD, Forex, Crypto, Exchange Linked Warrants | Cryptos |
Demo Account | |
Yes | No |
Minimum Deposit | |
$0 | $0 |
Trading Platforms | |
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Payment Methods | |
Minimum Trade | |
$100 | 0.00001 BTC |
Regulator | |
SEC, FCA, IIROC, SFC | NYDFS, MAS, FCA |
Margin Trading | |
Yes | No |
Margin Rate | |
1.55 - 2.59% | |
STP Account | |
Yes | No |
ECN Account | |
No | No |
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 | |
No | No |
Negative Balance Protection | |
No | No |
Market Maker | |
No | No |
P2P Trading | |
No | No |
Spot Trading | |
Yes | No |
Mobile Apps | |
iOS, Android and Windows | iOS & Android |
Copy Trading | |
No | No |
Social Trading | |
No | No |
VPS Hosting | |
No | No |
Tournaments | |
No | No |
Demo Competitions | |
No | No |
Ethical Investing | |
No | No |
Custodial Account | |
No | No |
Guaranteed Stop Loss | |
No | No |
Inactivity Fee | |
$0 | |
Islamic Account | |
No | No |
Account Currencies | |
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Stock Exchanges | |
Commodities | |
CFD Trading | |
Trade leveraged CFDs on thousands of global stocks as well as 13 global indices, 80+ forex pairs, and London gold and silver. Leverage is available in line with regulatory requirements. | CFD trading not offered |
Leverage | |
1:50 | |
FTSE Spread | |
0.005% (£1 Min) | |
GBPUSD Spread | |
Commission (.20 pts x trade value) | |
Oil Spread | |
N/A | |
Stocks Spread | |
From 0.003 per share, variable | |
Forex Trading | |
Trade 85 major, minor and exotic forex pairs via CFDs on IB's FXTrader platform with tight spreads and low commissions, or trade forex on the spot market. They offer more FX assets than almost any competitor. | Forex trading not offered |
GBPUSD Spread | |
Commission (.20 pts x trade value) | |
EURUSD Spread | |
Commission (.20 pts x trade value) | |
EURGBP Spread | |
Commission (.20 pts x trade value) | |
Assets | |
70+ | |
Cryptocurrency | |
Buy and hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin with low commissions of 0.12%–0.18%. Fees are low and the broker offers a secure environment to invest in digital assets. | Gemini offers 90+ cryptocurrencies on its exchange, which is anchored by the native Gemini Dollar stablecoin. The powerful ActiveTrader platform is optimized for online trading, and the broker offer perpetual swap derivatives. |
Spread | |
Variable | Transaction fee from $0.99 |
Coins | |
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Crypto Lending | |
No | Yes |
Crypto Mining | |
No | No |
Crypto Staking | |
No | Yes |
Auto Market Maker | |
No | No |
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