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Interactive Brokers vs Spreadex

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Interactive Brokers and Spreadex.

CFTC-NFA
FCA
ASIC
MAS

Nasdaq-listed institutional-grade broker with the broadest market access of any retail-accessible broker — 150+ markets across 33 countries. Trader Workstation is the industry yardstick for power users.

SpreadexTrust 8.1/10
FCA

UK-only FCA-regulated broker offering spread betting, CFDs and sports spread betting in a single account since 1999. Niche but well-regarded for tight financial spreads and a clean proprietary platform with TradingView.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Interactive Brokers has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Interactive Brokers is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureInteractive BrokersSpreadex
Trust score8.98.1
RegulatorsCFTC-NFA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, IIROC, FMA-NZ, CySECFCA
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
Founded19781999
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:501:30
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$4$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, ACHBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, ACHBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal speed48h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, JPY, CAD, CHF, HKD, SGDGBP, USD, EUR

Interactive Brokers is best for

High-volume traders
Algo traders
Stock CFD traders

Spreadex is best for

Day traders
Swing traders