Interactive Brokers vs IUX
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4.8
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Rating
Interactive Brokers
4.5
IUX
4.8
Model score
Interactive Brokers
80
IUX
93
Regulation
Interactive Brokers
Highly trusted and authorized by eight Tier-1 regulators. Key regulatory bodies include the SEC and FINRA (USA), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), IIROC (Canada), MAS (Singapore), and JFSA (Japan).
IUX
IUX operates through several global entities to service its international client base. It holds licenses from the FSC in Mauritius (Investment Dealer license), the FSA in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the ASIC in Australia (IUX Markets AU Pty. Ltd., tailored for specific wholesale/institutional client operations rather than broad retail).
Spreads
Interactive Brokers
Instead of marking up spreads, IBKR aggregates liquidity from top global banks to provide raw, interbank spreads. Orders are executed using IBKR's SmartRouting technology to ensure the best available prices.
IUX
UX boasts institutional-grade pricing. The Standard Account features minimum spreads starting from 0.2 pips, the Pro Account from 0.1 pips, and the Raw Account offers interbank spreads starting at 0.0 pips. The broker utilizes low-latency fiber-optic connections to deliver ~30 ms execution times.
Fees
Interactive Brokers
Excellent transparent pricing structure. There are no monthly inactivity fees or account maintenance fees. Forex trading uses a commission-based model starting at 0.20 basis points (0.002%) of trade value, with a typical minimum of $2.00 per order ($4.00 round turn).
IUX
Pricing is highly competitive and depends on the account. The Standard and Pro accounts are commission-free (costs are baked into the spread). The Raw account charges a $7 commission per lot round-turn, which is an industry standard for raw ECN pricing. The broker does not charge deposit or internal withdrawal fees.
Platforms
Interactive Brokers
ncludes the advanced Trader Workstation (TWS) desktop platform, the streamlined IBKR Desktop, IBKR Mobile, and the beginner-friendly IBKR GlobalTrader app. It also supports TradingView for advanced charting.
IUX
The broker is highly streamlined. Traders can use the proprietary IUX WebTerminal, the IUX Trade App (highly rated on iOS and Android), or the industry-leading MetaTrader 5 (MT5) suite.
Account types
Interactive Brokers
Offers Individual, Joint, Trust, IRA, and various Institutional/Corporate accounts. Pricing is broadly split into IBKR Lite (commission-free for U.S. equities) and IBKR Pro (designed for active traders with advanced order routing).
IUX
IUX offers three main tiers: Standard: Best for general traders ($50 min. deposit, spreads from 0.2, zero commission). Raw: Best for scalpers and EAs ($200 min. deposit, spreads from 0.0, $7/lot commission). Pro: Best for high-volume, long-term traders ($200 min. deposit, ultra-low spreads from 0.1, zero commission).
Min deposit
Interactive Brokers
$0 for standard individual cash or retirement accounts. (Note: Accessing margin trading requires a minimum net liquidating value of $2,000, and institutional/advisor accounts require $10,000).
IUX
$50 for the entry-level Standard account, and $200 for the Raw and Pro accounts.
| Topic | Interactive Brokers | IUX |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Model score | 80 | 93 |
| Regulation | Highly trusted and authorized by eight Tier-1 regulators. Key regulatory bodies include the SEC and FINRA (USA), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), IIROC (Canada), MAS (Singapore), and JFSA (Japan). | IUX operates through several global entities to service its international client base. It holds licenses from the FSC in Mauritius (Investment Dealer license), the FSA in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the ASIC in Australia (IUX Markets AU Pty. Ltd., tailored for specific wholesale/institutional client operations rather than broad retail). |
| Spreads | Instead of marking up spreads, IBKR aggregates liquidity from top global banks to provide raw, interbank spreads. Orders are executed using IBKR's SmartRouting technology to ensure the best available prices. | UX boasts institutional-grade pricing. The Standard Account features minimum spreads starting from 0.2 pips, the Pro Account from 0.1 pips, and the Raw Account offers interbank spreads starting at 0.0 pips. The broker utilizes low-latency fiber-optic connections to deliver ~30 ms execution times. |
| Fees | Excellent transparent pricing structure. There are no monthly inactivity fees or account maintenance fees. Forex trading uses a commission-based model starting at 0.20 basis points (0.002%) of trade value, with a typical minimum of $2.00 per order ($4.00 round turn). | Pricing is highly competitive and depends on the account. The Standard and Pro accounts are commission-free (costs are baked into the spread). The Raw account charges a $7 commission per lot round-turn, which is an industry standard for raw ECN pricing. The broker does not charge deposit or internal withdrawal fees. |
| Platforms | ncludes the advanced Trader Workstation (TWS) desktop platform, the streamlined IBKR Desktop, IBKR Mobile, and the beginner-friendly IBKR GlobalTrader app. It also supports TradingView for advanced charting. | The broker is highly streamlined. Traders can use the proprietary IUX WebTerminal, the IUX Trade App (highly rated on iOS and Android), or the industry-leading MetaTrader 5 (MT5) suite. |
| Account types | Offers Individual, Joint, Trust, IRA, and various Institutional/Corporate accounts. Pricing is broadly split into IBKR Lite (commission-free for U.S. equities) and IBKR Pro (designed for active traders with advanced order routing). | IUX offers three main tiers: Standard: Best for general traders ($50 min. deposit, spreads from 0.2, zero commission). Raw: Best for scalpers and EAs ($200 min. deposit, spreads from 0.0, $7/lot commission). Pro: Best for high-volume, long-term traders ($200 min. deposit, ultra-low spreads from 0.1, zero commission). |
| Min deposit | $0 for standard individual cash or retirement accounts. (Note: Accessing margin trading requires a minimum net liquidating value of $2,000, and institutional/advisor accounts require $10,000). | $50 for the entry-level Standard account, and $200 for the Raw and Pro accounts. |