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Your Platform for Serious Investing

Start simple and add advanced tools as your strategy grows. Access dynamic market data, research, trading and portfolio monitoring all in one powerful workspace.

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Apply in minutes on your phone. Trade on desktop when you are ready.

  • 170+

    markets worldwide, one account

  • USD 1.00

    on US stocks1

  • 5M+

    clients worldwide

IBKR Desktop Workspace
AAPL NASDAQ · Stock 187.42
Charts Level 2 Options

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Why IBKR Desktop

Professional tools. Clear workflow.

  • Professional-grade tools without complexity
  • Fully customizable layouts for every level of experience
  • Built to scale with your trading strategy
  • Low, transparent pricing across 170+ markets worldwide
  • A clear, unified view of your portfolio and risk
  • Free access to professional-grade trading tools

Precision tools. Clear workflow.

Tap the workspace. See the depth.

Keep investing in one place so you can focus on decisions, not navigation.

Analyze markets

Flexible charts, technical studies, and market depth.

  • Technical indicators
  • Market depth
  • Event calendars

One screen. Multiple assets.

  • Stocks
  • ETFs
  • Options
  • Futures
  • Currencies
  • Bonds
  • Funds

Trade them from a single IBKR Desktop workspace, depending on account permissions.

The tools behind the workflow

  • One screen. Multiple assets.

    Trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds from one screen.

  • Professional-grade tools

    Work with advanced charts, screeners, Level 2 data, options tools and real-time insights.

  • Customize your workspace

    Arrange flexible panels with multi-monitor support to match your workflow.

  • Trade across global markets

    Capture opportunities wherever they arise with access to 170+ markets through a single account.

The full trade lifecycle

  1. 01

    Analyze

    Charts, screeners, and real-time insights.

  2. 02

    Discover

    Watchlists plus AI-assisted idea discovery.

  3. 03

    Trade

    Simple or advanced orders, anytime you are eligible.

  4. 04

    Review

    Portfolio, margin, and risk in one place.

Transparent costs

Low commissions across 170+ global markets — plus interest on eligible uninvested cash.

Same IBKR access. Choose your interface.

Newest platform

IBKR Desktop

  • Streamlined, modern workspace
  • Easy to learn, with depth when you need it
  • Custom layouts and multi-monitor support
  • AI-powered insights and one-click trading

Classic workstation

Trader Workstation

  • Full professional workstation
  • Maximum depth for power users
  • The original IBKR desktop platform
  • Still available alongside Desktop

The actual workspace

Option chains, rapid order entry, and portfolio tools in one layout.

IBKR Desktop showing an options chain, portfolio list, and rapid order entry

Open an account. Start in three steps.

  1. Apply

    Complete the application in minutes.

  2. Fund

    Connect your bank or transfer an account.

  3. Trade

    Use IBKR Desktop on Mac or Windows. IBKR Mobile is also available with your account.

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Prefer to test first? Start a free trial or download IBKR Desktop.

Built for a global client base

  • 5 million+ clients worldwide Apply in minutes and use IBKR’s global market access.
  • Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Ltd Regulated by the SFC. Your capital is at risk.
  • 29 currencies Automated conversions and industry-low FX rates.
  • Free courses Learn how to optimize IBKR Desktop. View courses

Questions, answered

What is IBKR Desktop?

Interactive Brokers’ modern trading platform for trading and portfolio management. It combines advanced tools with a simpler interface for active traders and long-term investors.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. The clean interface, guided workflows, and simplified navigation make it easier to start, while advanced tools remain available as you grow.

How is it different from TWS?

IBKR Desktop is more streamlined than Trader Workstation, while still providing many advanced tools. It is the next-generation platform that balances simplicity with power.

What can I trade?

Stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds across global markets, depending on account permissions.

Is the platform free?

Yes. IBKR Desktop is free, with access to professional-grade trading tools. Market data subscriptions and trading commissions follow IBKR’s published pricing.

Can I use it from my phone?

IBKR Desktop is the desktop workspace. Open or fund your account here, then use Desktop on Mac or Windows. IBKR Mobile is included with access to IBKR platforms.

Join over 5 million clients worldwide

Apply in minutes. Trade global markets from one IBKR workspace.

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