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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and Nexo depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while Nexo operates from London, UK. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Nexo which was founded in 2018. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Nexo offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
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4.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Nexo
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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5 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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Nexo
Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. Nexo is regulated by FCA.
Interactive Brokers additionally covers Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Nexo adds Crypto.
On spreads, Nexo 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. Nexo offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Nexo sets no minimum deposit. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and Nexo at 3.18/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs Nexo's 3.2/5. 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 Nexo starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Nexo requires $0.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Nexo holds licences from FCA.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Nexo supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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