Prime Broker Services

Prime Broker Services

Prime Brokerage Services

Interactive Brokers offers a comprehensive suite of prime brokerage services to meet the unique needs of hedge funds, family offices and managed accounts.

preqin 2024 award

Preqin Ranked IBKR a Top Prime Broker

  • #1 Prime Broker for Hedge Funds with AUM < $50 million
  • #5 Prime Broker Overall

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Securities Financing

IBKR combines deep stock availability, transparent stock loan rates, global reach, dedicated support and automated tools to simplify the financing process and allow you to focus on executing your strategies.


Securities Financing

Professional Pricing – Maximize Your Returns

IBKR offers the lowest1 cost and access to stocks, options, futures, currencies , bonds and funds from a single unified platform. If an exchange provides a rebate, we pass some or all of the savings directly back to you.

Learn About Commissions

Margin rates up to 50% lower than the industry.2

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Earn interest rates of up to USD 4.33% on instantly available cash.3

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Earn extra income on your lendable shares.

See Stock Yield Enhancement
  1. Lowest Cost Broker according to StockBrokers.com Online Broker Survey 2023: Read the full article Online Broker Reviews, May 18, 2023. "Because Interactive Brokers' core clientele are professional traders and institutional investors (e.g., hedge funds), it is crucial to provide the lowest commissions schedule available. In our rigorous assessment, there is no question Interactive Brokers delivers."
  2. For complete information, see our margin rate comparison
  3. Restrictions apply. See additional information on interest rates. Credit interest rate as of October 3, 2024 .

Discover a World of Opportunities


Invest globally in stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds from a single unified platform. Fund your account in multiple currencies and trade assets denominated in multiple currencies. Access market data 24 hours a day and six days a week.

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IBKR OMS: Your Complete One-Stop Solution

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Our IBKR OMS software integrates with our award-winning EMS, the IBKR Trader Workstation (TWS).


This one-stop solution is perfect for institutions looking to reduce costs and improve productivity with a fully integrated OMS/EMS setup. Order management, trading, research and risk management, operations, reporting, compliance tools, clearing and execution – all are available as part of our complete platform. The IBKR OMS offers a robust and customizable order management platform that you can use within your current multi-broker setup. Route orders to your existing execution providers, and allocate pre- or post-trade to multiple custodians using the IBKR OMS platform. With over 40 years of industry experience, we can easily configure our robust technology to fit the complex needs of your business.


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Trading Technology to Help Prime Brokerage Clients Succeed

Trading Platforms

Powerful, award-winning trading platforms and tools for managing client assets. Available on desktop, mobile, web and API.

Order Types and Algos

90+ order types – from limit orders to complex algorithmic trading – help you execute any trading strategy.

API Solutions

Our proprietary API and FIX CTCI solutions let institutions create their own automated, rules-based trading system that takes advantage of our high-speed order routing and broad market depth.

Sophisticated Risk Management

Understand risk vs. returns with real-time market risk management and monitoring that provides a comprehensive measure of risk exposure across multiple asset classes around the world.

Fractional Trading

Buy or sell any eligible US or European stocks/ETFs using fractional shares, which are stock units that amount to less than one full share, or by placing an order for a specific purchase price rather than quantity of shares.

Advanced Trading Tools

Spot market opportunities, analyze results, manage your account and make informed decisions with our free advanced trading tools.

Free Account Tools

Manage taxes and corporate actions, learn about T+0 settlement and trade allocations, and read about additional tools and services available to clients.

Third Party Integration

Integrate your IBKR data with third-party portfolio management, order management, post-trade allocation and compliance software.

Support for Best Price Execution

IBKR BestXTM is a powerful suite of advanced trading technologies designed to help clients achieve best execution and maximize price improvement while minimizing market impact.

IBKR ATS

Clients can direct U.S. stock orders to the IBKR ATS destination to add liquidity. Orders directed to IBKR ATS are automatically tagged as "not held" orders and are posted in IBKR's order book where they are eligible to trade against incoming SmartRouted orders that are marketable against them.

Reporting & Analytics


Powerful Reporting Solutions

Easy to view and customize, our statements and reports cover all aspects of your Interactive Brokers account.




Section 13 Reporting

Receive alerts and/or reports when your positions meet thresholds for Form 13F and Schedules 13D/13G.

Integration with Fund Administrators


IBKR seamlessly integrates with many fund administrators by utilizing automated feeds.

Providers include SS&C, NAV Consulting, Opus, MUFG, HedgeServ and others.

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Hedge funds are highly speculative and investors may lose their entire investment.

  1. Lowest Cost Broker according to StockBrokers.com Online Broker Survey 2023: Read the full article Online Broker Reviews, May 18, 2023. "Because Interactive Brokers' core clientele are professional traders and institutional investors (e.g., hedge funds), it is crucial to provide the lowest commissions schedule available. In our rigorous assessment, there is no question Interactive Brokers delivers."
  2. Restrictions apply. See additional information on interest rates. Credit interest rate as of October 3, 2024 .
  3. For complete information, see our margin rate comparison
  4. Available currencies vary by Interactive Brokers affiliate.
  5. Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as a recommendation, promotion or solicitation. All investors should review and consider associated investment risks, charges and expenses of the investment company or fund prior to investing. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.