Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global electronic brokerage firm providing trading and clearing services to individual investors, institutional clients, hedge funds and financial advisors. Founded in 1977 by Thomas Peterffy, the company pioneered the use of computer algorithms for options pricing and market making. Over the years, Interactive Brokers has expanded its technology platform to offer direct market access to more than 135 markets in 33 countries and 23 currencies.
The company’s core offering is its Trader Workstation (TWS), a desktop platform engineered for active traders seeking advanced charting, risk management tools and real-time market data. For clients on the go, IBKR Mobile replicates many desktop features on smartphones and tablets. Interactive Brokers also provides a suite of APIs for clients to develop custom trading applications, automate strategies and integrate third-party software.
Interactive Brokers facilitates a wide range of asset classes, including equities, options, futures, forex, bonds and mutual funds. The firm offers low-cost margin financing, securities lending and portfolio margining. Its clearing operations combine straight-through processing with in-house risk controls to ensure efficient trade settlement and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Interactive Brokers maintains offices in major financial centers such as London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney. Under the leadership of founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy and a seasoned executive team, the company continues to invest in low-latency infrastructure, algorithmic trading capabilities and global expansion to serve a diverse international clientele.
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