Comparison EasyMarkets vs Interactive Brokers

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares EasyMarkets vs Interactive Brokers. Is EasyMarkets or Interactive Brokers a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. When analyzing trading options, the commission fees of EasyMarkets is from 0.001 pips, and that one of Interactive Brokers is $0 + $0.70 per contract. For trading in Forex, the commission fee of EasyMarkets is from 1.8 pips, while the commission fee of Interactive Brokers is 0.20 basis points. For a more complete picture, let’s consider trading in the metal market, where EasyMarkets and Interactive Brokers have commission fees of from 45 pips and 0.15 basis points, respectively. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are EasyMarkets provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading, and Interactive Brokers provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor. Concerning the platforms, EasyMarkets uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, MT4, Android App, iOS App, while Interactive Brokers uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. EasyMarkets was founded in 2001 in Cyprus, and it is regulated by CySEC, ASIC. And Interactive Brokers was founded in 1978 in United States, and it is regulated by NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. We can withdraw funds from EasyMarkets with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is free. And Interactive Brokers provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. The time for withdrawal in EasyMarkets is 3 - 10 business days, and that one in Interactive Brokers is 3-5 days.

As a result, the rating of EasyMarkets is 4.5 stars versus that of Interactive Brokers of 4.1 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
EasyMarkets
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Interactive Brokers
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
EasyMarkets
Stock
N/A
ETFs
N/A
Options
From 0.001 pips
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 1.8 pips
CFDs
From 5 pips
Futures
N/A
Metals
From 45 pips
Cryptocurrency
Spreads from $45
Interactive Brokers
Stock
$0.005
ETFs
$0
Options
$0 + $0.70 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95
Bonds
0.1% of face value
Forex Spreads
0.20 basis points
CFDs
N/A
Futures
$0.85 per contract
Metals
0.15 basis points
Cryptocurrency
$5 per contract

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
EasyMarkets
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Interactive Brokers
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
EasyMarkets
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
Interactive Brokers
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
EasyMarkets
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Interactive Brokers
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
EasyMarkets
Android App
iOS App
Interactive Brokers
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
EasyMarkets
Minimum deposit
€100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Interactive Brokers
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
EasyMarkets
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3 - 10 business days
Withdrawal Fee
Free
Interactive Brokers
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
EasyMarkets
Сountry of Origin
Cyprus
Year Founded
2001
Regulated By
CySEC, ASIC
Interactive Brokers
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1978
Regulated By
NYSE, FINRA, SIPC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
EasyMarkets
Phone
+357 25 828 899
Email
support@easymarkets.com
Live Chat
Yes
Interactive Brokers
Phone
1 (877) 442-2757
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes

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