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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and Sarwa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while Sarwa operates from Dubai, UAE. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. 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
Sarwa
| Interactive Brokers | Sarwa | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $500 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | DFSA, SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesInteractive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. Sarwa is regulated by SEC, DFSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Interactive Brokers additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Sarwa adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, Sarwa 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. Sarwa offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Sarwa sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and Sarwa at 3.34/5, 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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Sarwa
3.3/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs Sarwa's 3.3/5. 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 Sarwa starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Sarwa requires $500.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Sarwa holds licences from DFSA, SEC.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa 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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