Our verdict
Consider Interactive Brokers (IBKR) if you're an active or professional investor wanting to diversify in global markets and want access to a suite of advanced research and trading tools. Look elsewhere if you want a more basic, easy-to-use platform without a steep learning curve. Interactive Brokers is the winner for Best Overall Broker in the 2022 Finder Stock Trading Platform Awards.Best for: All types of investors regardless of trading experience.
- Extensive range of tradable securities includes nearly every type of asset.
- Access to foreign stocks in 150 global markets and access to designated global trading platforms.
- Trade US-listed stocks and ETFs for free with IBKR Lite.
- Steeper learning curve for some of IBKR's platforms.
- No commission-free stock trading with IBKR Pro (but pricing is competitive for pro-level trading quantities).
- IBKR's smart routing isn't available to IBKR Lite users.