InstaForex vs Interactive Brokers
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how InstaForex and Interactive Brokers compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.
| InstaForex | Interactive Brokers | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | CySEC, BVI FSC | FCA, CBI, ASIC |
| Minimum deposit | $1 (Insta.Standard, global entity); 1 EUR/USD/GBP (EU entity) | No account minimum |
| Commission | None on Standard; Zero and Raw accounts from $0.5 per trade (global entity) | 0.08 to 0.20 bps x trade size, tiered by monthly volume; minimum USD 2.00 per order at Tier I |
| Max leverage | 1:30 for EU retail clients (Instant Trading EU Ltd); up to 1:1000 on the global site | – |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, Mobile | Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, Client Portal |
| Retail accounts losing money | 81.92% | 59.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at InstaForex and Interactive Brokers?
InstaForex: $1 (Insta.Standard, global entity); 1 EUR/USD/GBP (EU entity). Interactive Brokers: No account minimum.
Are InstaForex and Interactive Brokers regulated?
InstaForex: CySEC, BVI FSC. Interactive Brokers: FCA, CBI, ASIC.
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