Interactive Brokers Review 2026
Full Interactive Brokers review for Singapore traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Singapore
| Regulator | MAS MAS — Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Licence Number | 200208570R |
| Regulated Entity | Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:20 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.2 pips |
| Instruments | 150,000+ |
| Platforms | Trader Workstation, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✓ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by MAS (licence 200208570R). Minimum deposit $0. In Singapore: maximum forex leverage 1:20.
About Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA. The broker offers 150,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. Interactive Brokers is publicly listed on the NASDAQ:IBKR. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte Ltd under MAS.
In Singapore, Interactive Brokers operates as Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte Ltd, authorised by MAS under licence number 200208570R. Singapore traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:20 on forex pairs under MAS rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- MAS regulated — licence 200208570R
- 150,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Singapore
- Platforms: Trader Workstation, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Interactive Brokers regulated?
Interactive Brokers holds MAS licence 200208570R, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official MAS public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Interactive Brokers in Singapore?
The minimum deposit is $0. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Singapore under MAS regulation.
What leverage does Interactive Brokers offer in Singapore?
In Singapore, Interactive Brokers offers maximum forex leverage of 1:20 under MAS rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Interactive Brokers safe to trade with?
Interactive Brokers is regulated by MAS, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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