Interactive Brokers fees and price list 2026: equity savings account, trading and funds
In October 2026 at Interactive Brokers US share trading costs 0.005 USD per share on the Fixed price list, at least 1 USD, and currency exchange only 0.002%, at least 2 USD. The Helsinki exchange is not on the company's European shares price page, and it does not pre-fill trades on the Finnish tax return.
Not investment advice. Investing involves risk. Pankkitutka compares costs and does not recommend individual investments or service providers. The value of investments can rise and fall, and you can lose the money you invest.
Interactive Brokers trading costs
| Market | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki exchange | no Helsinki exchange | USA, IBKR Pro Fixed: 0.005 USD/share, min. 1.00 USD, at most 1% of the trade value. Tiered pricing is cheaper at large volumes. Currency exchange 0.20 basis points (0.002%) of the trade value, min. 2.00 USD. Fractional share trades at the same prices, min. 0.01 USD. |
| US (NYSE, Nasdaq) | min. 1 USD, price per share or fixed, see Terms | The price is in dollars. |
| Nordic and other markets | see details | Sweden has its own section in the price list. Finland (Nasdaq Helsinki) is not on Interactive Brokers' European shares price page in October 2026; in euro-denominated markets (e.g. Spain, Austria) the Fixed price is 0.05%, min. €3. |
| Currency conversion | 0.002% | The currency conversion markup applies to trades in a foreign currency. |
The price in the table is the ordinary price paid by a customer who trades rarely. Calculate your own cost with the cost comparison calculator.
Equity savings account
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered | not offered |
| Monthly fee | not available |
| Opening fee | not available |
Not offered. Under the equity savings account act, an equity savings account is an account at a deposit bank or at the Finnish branch of a foreign credit institution, and the provider must register with the Financial Supervisory Authority.
Read the rules, taxation and comparison on the page equity savings account.
Book-entry account and custody
Custody: nominee register (the securities are held in the name of the broker and its custodians). Monthly fee: €0.00.
No monthly account fee according to the price pages (no platform fees or account minimum). Securities in the broker's nominee registration.
Funds and ETFs
No own index funds.
Fund and ETF trading according to the price list.
ETF monthly saving: No. Normal brokerage fee on ETF trades. Fractional shares: Yes.
Compare funds on the page index funds.
Taxation and reporting
Interactive Brokers does not report your sales to the Tax Administration, so you report the sales (form 9A) and other capital income and foreign dividends (form 16B) yourself. Service in Finnish: not available. Read taxation of foreign brokers.
Investor protection
Irish investor compensation scheme (Investor Compensation Scheme, ICCL): 90% of the loss, up to €20,000 per investor; applies to retail investors. Read also about the deposit guarantee: the deposit guarantee and the investors' compensation fund are different things.
The good and the bad
The pros and cons below are based on Pankkitutka's price data.
Pros
- Pro: Very cheap currency exchange
- Pro: Wide range of markets
- Pro: US trades from 1 USD
Cons
- Con: The price for the Helsinki exchange is not found in the European price list
- Con: No equity savings account and no Finnish tax reporting
- Con: Complex service for a beginner
Read also
- Investment services compared
- Equity savings account: comparison, costs and taxation
- Investing for beginners
- Savings rates (compare with deposits, which are covered by the deposit guarantee)
Other providers
Sources
- Interactive Brokers Ireland: Commissions Stocks (North America)retrieved 16 October 2026
- Interactive Brokers Ireland: Commissions Stocks Europeretrieved 16 October 2026
- Interactive Brokers Ireland: Commissions Spot Currenciesretrieved 16 October 2026
- Interactive Brokers Ireland: Client Protectionretrieved 16 October 2026
- Verohallinto: Ilmoita tulot sijoituksista (päivitetty 10.3.2026)retrieved 16 October 2026
- Laki osakesäästötilistä 680/2019 (Suomen säädöskokoelma)retrieved 16 October 2026
Data checked 16 October 2026. Check the current prices and terms with the provider.
Frequently asked questions
What does trading at Interactive Brokers cost?
In October 2026 Interactive Brokers brokerage fees: Helsinki exchange: no Helsinki exchange; US: min. 1 USD (USD); currency conversion 0.002%. USA, IBKR Pro Fixed: 0.005 USD/share, min. 1.00 USD, at most 1% of the trade value. Tiered pricing is cheaper at large volumes. Currency exchange 0.20 basis points (0.002%) of the trade value, min. 2.00 USD. Fractional share trades at the same prices, min. 0.01 USD. Note: no Helsinki exchange; report your trades to the tax authority yourself. Check the current price list with the provider.
Does Interactive Brokers offer an equity savings account?
In October 2026: no. Not offered. Under the equity savings account act, an equity savings account is an account at a deposit bank or at the Finnish branch of a foreign credit institution, and the provider must register with the Financial Supervisory Authority.
Does Interactive Brokers report trades to the Tax Administration?
In October 2026 Interactive Brokers does not report the sales: it is a foreign remote broker, and sales made through it are reported by the customer (sales on form 9A, other capital income and foreign dividends on form 16B). If shares or other securities have been sold through a foreign remote broker, you must report the gains and losses yourself; the Tax Administration also receives information on trades made abroad and monitors their reporting.