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Interactive Brokers
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Interactive Brokers
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Top internationally regulated stock brokers for Lebanese investors. Compare platforms with global equities and alternative funding methods.
How we rank brokersBased on our 2026 quantitative rating of 96 brokers, Interactive Brokers (4.43/5), Forex.com, and IG Group rank as the top choices. Interactive Brokers leads with regulation from SEC, CFTC and 0.2 pips min spread. Rankings are calculated algorithmically — no paid placements.
Lebanon's financial crisis since 2019 has made international stock accounts a critical tool for Lebanese investors seeking to preserve capital outside the domestic banking system. The Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) is small and illiquid — most active Lebanese investors use FCA and CySEC-regulated offshore platforms for US and European equity exposure. USD-denominated accounts held offshore provide the stability and accessibility that Lebanese pound accounts no longer can.
Lebanese investors are highly sophisticated, with deep financial knowledge rooted in the country's banking history and strong diaspora links to North America and Europe. US tech stocks, S&P 500 index ETFs and gold-backed securities are the most popular instruments. Cryptocurrency deposits (USDT) are the standard funding method given local banking restrictions and capital controls on traditional wire transfers.
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USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency is the most reliable method. Wise international transfers from foreign bank accounts held by Lebanese expats are also used. Direct bank wires from Lebanese accounts are largely impractical due to capital controls and SWIFT limitations.
Lebanon imposes limited taxes on capital gains from securities. However, the current crisis has made tax enforcement irregular. Consult a local tax advisor for the most current guidance on stock trading income.
US tech stocks (Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA), S&P 500 ETFs and gold ETFs (GLD) are most popular. Lebanese investors view these as USD-denominated stores of value outside the Lebanese financial system.
The BSE is small (fewer than 10 actively traded stocks) and illiquid given Lebanon's ongoing crisis. Most Lebanese investors focus entirely on international markets for capital allocation rather than the domestic exchange.
Based on our scoring algorithm, Interactive Brokers currently ranks #1 with a score of 4.4/5. Scores are recalculated every 24 hours as broker data changes.
Stocks 72%, Crypto 49%, Forex 36%
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Our #1 pick for 2026
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