Interactive Brokers and Moomoo face off on global reach, regulation, and investing tools. The tension centers on exchange access versus cost-free trading features.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose Interactive Brokers if you need access to 150 exchanges worldwide. You also get 24/5 live chat and phone support.
Choose if…
Choose Moomoo if you want to trade US, HK, and SG stocks from a single account. You get free Level II quotes and 200+ indicators with no commission.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.8/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | No minimum | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0.2 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | $2/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Interactive Brokers | Moomoo |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Pass | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Pass | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Pass | Pass |
| IPO access | Pass | Pass |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Pass | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Brokers rates 4.8/5 versus 4/5 for Moomoo. Interactive Brokers edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Interactive Brokers starts from 0.2. Current spread data is not available for Moomoo. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit required. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Moomoo.
Both Interactive Brokers and Moomoo hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
Minimum deposit and negative balance protection data are not confirmed for this pair. Both hold top-tier regulatory status, meaning client fund protections apply to both. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site.
Interactive Brokers lists maximum leverage of 1:4, while Moomoo lists up to 1:4. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Interactive Brokers charges $2 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Moomoo are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
Interactive Brokers supports Trader Workstation (TWS), Proprietary Web/Mobile, while Moomoo supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile. Interactive Brokers has exclusive access to Trader Workstation (TWS).
Yes, both Interactive Brokers and Moomoo offer commission-free stock trading according to our data. Keep in mind that commission-free brokers may still charge spread costs, foreign exchange fees, or platform fees — always check the full fee schedule on each broker's website.
Yes, both Interactive Brokers and Moomoo offer fractional share investing. This makes it easier to invest in high-priced stocks with smaller amounts of capital, which is particularly useful for long-term portfolio building. Check each broker for the specific stocks eligible for fractional purchases.
Interactive Brokers wins for low cost trading due to low active-trader commissions.
Interactive Brokers wins for safety and regulation with broader Tier 1 regulator coverage.
Interactive Brokers wins due to dividend reinvestment and long-term investing features.
Interactive Brokers wins for active traders with low commissions.
Moomoo wins for beginners due to no account minimum and paper trading.
Interactive Brokers wins with access to 150 exchanges worldwide.
| 0.4 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferACH | Bank transferACHWire transferCheque |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferACH | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
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| Withdrawal fee | First withdrawal/month free | Free |
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| Commission-free | Yes | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | Yes | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | Yes | No |
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| Extended hours | Yes | Yes |
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| IPO access | Yes | Yes |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | ASIC JFSA CMVM AMF FCA DFSA MFSA CNB CMF IIROC CBI SEBI SFC NFA SEC CNV FSC FINRA | ASIC MAS SFC SEC FINRA |
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| Platforms | Trader Workstation (TWS) Proprietary Web/Mobile | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses | 2 offers | 2 offers |
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Interactive Brokers outperforms Moomoo on overall score and market reach, with 150 exchanges and top-tier regulators; Moomoo offers commission-free US trading and free Level II data.
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