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Plus500 vs Interactive Brokers
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| Firm | Plus500 | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 82 | 82 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | FCA CySEC Finantsinspektsioon | Central Bank of Ireland FCA |
| Other licences | ASIC FMA NZ FSCA MAS DFSA (Dubai) SCB | SEC / FINRA CFTC / NFA ASIC SFC MAS FSA Japan CIRO |
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor Finantsinspektsioon: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | Central Bank of Ireland: 90% of the loss, up to €20,000 per investor FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Israel |  United States |
| Founded | 2008 | 1978 |
| Type | Forex & CFD brokers | Multi-asset brokers |
| Listed / bank | Listed group | Listed group |
| Platforms | Own platform | IBKR Trader Workstation, Own platform |
| Products | CFDs, Futures, Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Forex, CFDs, Bonds, Funds |
| Features | Professional accounts | Professional accounts, Direct market access |
| Full profile | Full profile |
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