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Interactive Brokers
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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and GMO Click Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while GMO Click Securities operates from Tokyo, Japan. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to GMO Click Securities which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Interactive Brokers
GMO Click Securities
| Interactive Brokers | GMO Click Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:25 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | FSA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, PC Dealer |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, GMO Click Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Interactive Brokers
GMO Click Securities
Lower feesInteractive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. GMO Click Securities is regulated by FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, GMO Click Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. GMO Click Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, PC Dealer. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while GMO Click Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and GMO Click Securities at 3.42/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
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GMO Click Securities
3.4/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs GMO Click Securities's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while GMO Click Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. GMO Click Securities requires $0.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while GMO Click Securities holds licences from FSA.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. GMO Click Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, PC Dealer.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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