Interactive Brokers review (Canada & US)

Updated October 16, 2026 · By the Pips & Gold team

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Quick facts (checked October 2026)

• Canada: Interactive Brokers Canada Inc., a CIRO member and CIPF member.
• US: Interactive Brokers LLC, regulated by the SEC and FINRA as a broker-dealer, and by the CFTC and NFA as a Futures Commission Merchant and Forex Dealer Member.
• It offers forex, and also futures — including gold futures on COMEX — plus stocks and ETFs.

Who it suits

People who want one account for investing and trading. Its platform is powerful but can feel complicated for a complete beginner.

Things to check yourself

• Commissions and any minimums for your account type.
• Which gold products are available to you (futures, ETFs, or spot metals depending on your country).

Our take

Excellent regulation and range. Practise on the paper-trading account first because the platform has a learning curve.