Interactive Brokers
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
Interactive Brokers was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in United States, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. 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 Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. Interactive Brokers serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Brokers and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| 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). | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1977 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Brokers and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10 at Uniglobe Markets). Interactive Brokers charges withdrawal fees while Uniglobe Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; Interactive Brokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Interactive Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Interactive Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Uniglobe Markets does not offer. Interactive Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, NinjaTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Interactive Brokers and Uniglobe Markets compare. Interactive Brokers runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. Interactive Brokers has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. Interactive Brokers publishes daily market commentary; Uniglobe Markets does not. Interactive Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets 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 | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uniglobe Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Uniglobe Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |