Interactive Brokers vs NinjaTrader: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeInteractive BrokersNinjaTrader
Licence Score83Very strong60Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record81
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States LicensedLicensed
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
1 SFC Hong Kong Licensed—
1 CBI Ireland Licensed—
Founded19782003
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
TypeMulti-asset brokerFutures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedNASDAQ:IBKRNo
PlatformsProprietaryNinjaTrader
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Interactive Brokers or NinjaTrader better regulated?

Interactive Brokers has the higher Licence Score (83 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Interactive Brokers and NinjaTrader?

Both are matched to licences from CFTC / NFA.

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