Interactive Brokers
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Overview
Interactive Brokers was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in United States, while turbo forex was established in 2016 and is based in United States. Interactive Brokers holds licences including the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (AFSL: 453554) and is a participant of ASX, while turbo forex is regulated by Your capital is at risk. among others. Interactive Brokers serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; turbo forex has 14,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Brokers and $250 at turbo forex.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | turbo forex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (AFSL: 453554) and is a participant of ASX, ASX 24 and Chi-X Australia. Is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA register entry number 208159. Is regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI, reference number C423427). Is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) under no. H-EN-III-623/2020. Is regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Is a member of NSE, BSE, SEBI. Regn. No. SEBI Registration No. INZ000217730; NSDL: IN-DP-NSDL-301-2008. CIN-U67120MH2007FTC170004. Is regulated by Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Registration No.187). Is licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence No. CMS100917). | Your capital is at risk. |
| Founded | 1977 | 2016 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 14,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Brokers and turbo forex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at turbo forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. turbo forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Interactive Brokers does not. turbo forex charges deposit fees; Interactive Brokers does not. Overall, Interactive Brokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | turbo forex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Interactive Brokers offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for turbo forex is limited. Interactive Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which turbo forex does not offer. Interactive Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | turbo forex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | No |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, NinjaTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Interactive Brokers and turbo forex compare. Interactive Brokers runs regular live webinars; turbo forex does not. Interactive Brokers has a video library; turbo forex does not. Interactive Brokers publishes daily market commentary; turbo forex does not. Interactive Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); turbo forex does not. Interactive Brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Interactive Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | turbo forex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Interactive Brokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while turbo forex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). turbo forex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. turbo forex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | turbo forex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Interactive Brokers and turbo forex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Brokers supports 2 languages and turbo forex supports 8, giving turbo forex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | turbo forex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |