Interactive Brokers vs Olymp Trade

Interactive Brokers vs Olymp Trade Comparison Table 2024
Interactive Brokers	Olymp Trade
Review 4.3	Review 1.5

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a premier brokerage for experienced traders, 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.	Olymp Trade was established in 2014 and now boasts over 89 million traders. With a presence in over 130 countries and support in 13 languages, the brand offers a stable platform and attractive rewards for new traders. Olymp Trade also offers fixed time trades (FTT) over a diverse range of markets. The brand is licensed offshore by the VFSC.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 2 Interactive Brokers 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."	"Olymp Trade remains a good choice for beginners looking for a user-friendly bespoke platform and mobile app, plus 24/7 customer support. The $10 minimum deposit makes it easy to get started, however, the range of additional day trading tools trails competitors."
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.	Short-term strategies are catered to with scalping signals and chart timeframes from 5 seconds Diverse range of day trading markets including commodities, cryptos and composite indices Over 10 flexible payment methods available including bank cards and Bitcoin deposits Beginner-friendly blog section with analytics, trading education and market news Minimum deposit and withdrawals of only $10, ideal for newer traders Fixed time trades (FTT) on popular markets with payouts up to 93% 24/7 customer support via the broker's hotline, email or live chat Commission discounts up to 20% for experienced investors
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.	Weak regulatory oversight and offshore registration means traders will receive limited safeguards compared to top alternatives Only one proprietary platform available, with no access to popular third-party software such as MT4 or cTrader Commissions charged on all assets - up to 15% on standard trades and up to 10% on FTT The best conditions are available only to those who can deposit at least $500 Very limited range of charting tools and indicators on the platform Research and education trails most alternatives Limited transparency on the website
Awards
	Best Mobile Trading Platform - World Finance Awards 2021 Best Investment Broker - The Forex Awards 2021 Best FX Trading Platform - Forex Expo 2020
Instruments
Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CFDs, Cryptocurrencies	Forex, CFD, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs, OTC, Fixed Time Trades
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$10
Trading Platforms
Trader Workstation (TWS) IBKR Desktop GlobalTrader Mobile Client Portal AlgoTrader OmniTrader eSignal TradingCentral	Olymp Trade Platform
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Cheque Debit Card TransferWise Wire Transfer	Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller Perfect Money Skrill UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$100	$1
Regulator
FCA, SEC, FINRA, CBI, CIRO, SFC, MAS, MNB	VFSC
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
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	Android & Windows
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
iOS App Rating
4.3
Auto Trading
Capitalise.ai & TWS API
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$10
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD INR JPY SEK NOK DKK CHF AED HUF	USD
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 FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq Russell 2000 S&P 500
Commodities
Aluminium Gold Lead Natural Gas Precious Metals Soybeans Zinc	Gold Natural Gas Oil Platinum Precious Metals 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.	You can speculate on a small range of CFDs covering popular asset classes such as forex, indices, commodities, cryptos and ETFs. Whilst prices trail the best brokers, the CFD trading platform is a compelling solution for beginners looking for simplicity, and you can get started with just $10.
Leverage
1:50
FTSE Spread
0.005% (£1 Min)
GBPUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
Oil Spread
0.25-0.85
Stocks Spread
0.003
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.	Olymp Trade offers the industry average of around 30 currency pairs. Spreads came in at 1.1 pips for EUR/USD during tests, which is not the most competitive compared to leading brands like AvaTrade (0.9 pips). That said, experienced traders can access multipliers up to x500 on major pairs.
GBPUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
EURUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	1.1
EURGBP Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
Assets
100+	30+
Currency Indices
	USD
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.	Olymp Trade offers a handful of leading cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Basic Altcoin Index is also a great addition, offering broader exposure to the currency market for those that don't want to put all their money in one crypto.
Spread
0.12%-0.18%	Variable
Coins
BTC LTC ETH XRP	BTC ETH LTC DASH AVX BNB BCH LNK DOGE GLM SOL XTZ XRP ADA DASH EOS KSM MAT DOT XLM UNI
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Binary Options
Binary options trading not offered	Olymp Trade offers fixed time trades (FTT) on a diverse but modest range of markets, from OTC currencies to composite indices. FTT commissions are charged between 5%-10% and you can trade with ultra-short time frames from 5 seconds. Payouts are available up to 93% for those who can afford the $2000 'Expert' status deposit.
Payout
	93%
Expiry Times
	5 seconds - 23 hours
Ladder Options
No	No
Boundary Options
No	No

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