Why PTI ProDirect?
IB’s trading platform makes it possible for PTI ProDirect to offer deep discount commissions, competitive price execution, payable credit interest and margin interest rates while still having access to professional trading advice.
Efficient Trading Technology
Fast Trading Speed
Trader Workstation (TWS) optimizes your trading speed with a single multi-product spreadsheet interface offering real-time streaming quotes and quick click order entry.*
* Market volatility and volume may delay system access and
trade execution.
Powerful System
Over forty order types.
State of the Art Analytics
Integrated technical, fundamental and price/risk analysis tools.
Specialized book, options, basket, combination, spread, portfolio, market depth, chart, market scanner and client allocation
trading modules.
Real-time margin and activity reporting.
Flexible reporting options including our FlexStatement, which allows you to create a customized downloadable file.
Low Commission
PTI ProDirect has automated every aspect of the trade process
in-house enabling us to offer low commissions, and margin rates.
Whereas some brokers offer little or no interest, PTI ProDirect
pays interest. View the current interest rates here.
SmartRouting searches for the competitive price available at the
time of your order, and unlike other routers, dynamically routes and re-routes all or parts of your order to achieve optimal execution.
IB independently routes US stock, option and futures spread order legs to the competitive possible venue or natively routes your combination seeking price improvement, with IB undertaking the risk of partially executed orders.
SmartRouting Autorecovery re-routes your US options orders in the case of an exchange malfunction, with IB undertaking the risk of double executions.
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Strength & Security
Learn about Interactive Broker’s financial strength & account protection.
Risk Management & Control
Learn how our unique risk time margin and risk navigator can help you control your risk.
Superior Trading Technology
Investigate how our multiple platforms, trading tools, and ‘Smart Routing’ Execution System provides a superior trading experience.
Statements & Reports
Learn how you can improve your experience through specialized
reports like activity statements and
trade confirmations.
Education Center
Get access to trading tips and software demos through the daily market briefs, live webinars, interactive tours, etc.
IB’s Financials
Confirm IB’s financial strength through its financial statements.
IB’s S&P Rating
Receive up-to-date news about
IB’s S&P rating.
Smart Routing
Improve your decisions and trade execution speed through IB’s Smart Routing tool.