Interactive Brokers enhances desktop platform with one-click trading

GREENWICH, Conn. - Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR), the financial services giant with a market capitalization of $119.75 billion and an impressive 87.44% return over the past year, released Version 1.2 of its IBKR Desktop trading platform, introducing one-click instant order transmission and other new features aimed at active traders, the company announced Tuesday.

The updated platform allows clients to trade products across more than 160 global exchanges, including stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds from a unified interface. The platform combines simplified navigation with advanced trading capabilities. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a robust 91% gross profit margin, reflecting its operational efficiency in providing these comprehensive trading services.

Key enhancements in the latest version include configurable QuickTrade buttons for streamlined order placement, intuitive currency trading features, instant order submission via keyboard or mouse, specific tax lot selection for closing positions, and an AI-powered "Ask IBKR" tool that provides portfolio insights through natural language queries.

"With each update, we add the features our clients value most," said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers, in the press release. "Version 1.2 introduces new, user-friendly functionality."

IBKR Desktop is part of the company’s broader platform suite, which includes IBKR Mobile, Client Portal, Trader Workstation, and IBKR ForecastTrader. Each platform operates on the same infrastructure, allowing clients flexibility in how they access the market.

The platform is available to clients across multiple regions including the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, India, and Japan, though product availability may vary by country and Interactive Brokers affiliate.

Interactive Brokers Group is a member of the S&P 500 and provides automated trade execution and custody services for securities, commodities, and foreign exchange around the clock.

In other recent news, Interactive Brokers Group reported a notable 47% increase in daily average revenue trades for September 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights the company’s expanding trading activity, with 3.864 million trades recorded in September, marking an 11% rise from August. Additionally, Interactive Brokers led a $104 million Series D-2 funding round for crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash, attracting investment from notable entities such as Morgan Stanley and SoFi. In a significant development, Interactive Brokers is set to join the S&P 500 index, replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance, following an announcement by S&P Dow Jones Indices. Meanwhile, BMO Capital initiated coverage of Interactive Brokers with an Outperform rating, citing the company’s strong growth trajectory. The firm set a price target of $82.00 for the stock. Interactive Brokers also launched a new tool called Connections, designed to help investors explore related investment opportunities across global markets. This tool aims to enhance user experience by providing insights into connected financial products from a centralized platform.

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