Interactive Brokers dominates the electronic trading and brokerage services market with close to 2.1 million customer accounts and $120.6 billion in assets. The company's margin financing business is ...

To trade futures on Interactive Brokers, you must have at least $110,000 in a portfolio margin account with different margin requirements based on the account type and time of day. Interactive Brokers ...

Interactive Brokers earns interest income by investing idle cash in client accounts into U.S. Treasuries and providing margin loans to clients. The firm pays interest on the unallocated cash of ...

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Margin trading involves borrowing money from your broker and investing the money in securities. It can be a risky endeavor. While it can magnify your gains, it also can magnify your losses. A key ...

There’s no limit to how many brokerage accounts you can have, but having more can complicate your finances. Managing your investments could cost less, through lower fees and reduced margin loan rates, ...

Venturing into the world of futures trading with Interactive Brokers marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Whether you're attracted by the vast opportunities in IBKR futures or seeking to ...