Several users complained about the Interactive Brokers website not allowing investors to check their portfolios. Apparently, something is off with some parts of the website making it difficult for customers to use the service.
UPDATED: The situation is apparently resolved, according to an Interactive Brokers official.
Founded in 1978, Interactive Brokers is one of the biggest electronic brokers in the USA. The company provides a wide range of services for investors all over the world. It offers a variety of trading options and services for both active and passive investors.
The broker offers trading in more than 135 international markets, including futures, stocks, options and bonds. The company also offers access to exotic assets and ETFs.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by several financial authorities worldwide. In the United States, it is regulated by the SEC, FINRA, and SIPC. In the United Kingdom, it is regulated by the FCA. In Australia, it is regulated by the AFSL.
Interactive Brokers offers a wide variety of services, including a comprehensive research platform, Interactive Advisors, and third-party providers.
Interactive Brokers’ desktop platform is designed to cater to advanced traders. The platform is packed with features and offers endless charting options. It also provides Smart Routing, an automatic order management system.
The company’s ‘Daily Lineup’ keeps you up to date with the latest news and market summaries. It allows you to set up price alerts in the order entry panel.
The company’s proprietary payment systems are used for withdrawing funds. Interactive Brokers also offers a variety of account types, including cash accounts, segregated accounts, and portfolio margin accounts.
The company also offers an asset management service, Interactive Advisors, which is a combination of robo-advisory and social trading. You can choose between IBKR PRO and IBKR LITE service plans.
In addition, the company offers access to a large number of portfolio managers.
Despite its popularity in the United States, Interactive Brokers is not available in all countries. Some countries are excluded due to their unstable economic or political backgrounds. The broker also restricts historical data. This makes it important to check the tick data before placing an order. There are also several hidden fees associated with the company.
If you want to open an account with Interactive Brokers, you need to answer some questions about your trading experience. You will also have to provide personal information and pay a bank transfer. Afterwards, you will have to verify your account. This process takes two business days. You can also ask for help through the company’s chat support. You can also access your account through the company’s website.