Interactive Brokers launches IBKR Desktop trading platform

Published 31/07/2025, 15:10
Interactive Brokers launches IBKR Desktop trading platform

GREENWICH, Conn. - Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR), whose stock has delivered an impressive 123% return over the past year and maintains a "GREAT" financial health score according to InvestingPro, has officially launched Version 1.0 of IBKR Desktop, a new trading platform that combines market intelligence, product discovery, and execution tools. The release follows two years of beta development.

The platform is designed for both retail and professional clients, integrating trading workflow components including discovery, analysis, execution, and portfolio management in a single interface. The company, with its robust $111.94 billion market capitalization and 18.3% revenue growth over the last twelve months, continues to expand its technological capabilities.

"We built IBKR Desktop to meet the needs of all investors, from experienced traders to those just getting started," said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers.

Key features in the Version 1.0 release include portfolio management tools, watchlists, advanced charts, options chains, market depth data, and time and sales information. The platform also offers enhanced global search functionality, investment themes discovery, improved language support, and white-branded services for institutional clients.

According to the company, IBKR Desktop now delivers the core functionality of Interactive Brokers’ flagship platform, Trader Workstation, while supporting the complete trading lifecycle from research to post-trade analysis.

The new platform joins Interactive Brokers’ existing suite of trading platforms, which includes IBKR Mobile, Client Portal, Trader Workstation, and IBKR ForecastTrader. All platforms operate on the same infrastructure, allowing clients to trade across different devices.

The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Interactive Brokers. For deeper insights into IBKR’s financial performance and growth prospects, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis, including 13 additional key investment tips and detailed valuation metrics in its Pro Research Report, available exclusively to subscribers.

In other recent news, Interactive Brokers Group reported impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.51, surpassing the projected $0.46, and marking a notable 10.87% surprise. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.48 billion, exceeding expectations of $1.35 billion by 9.63%. This strong performance was largely attributed to better-than-expected net interest income and other revenue streams. Following these results, BofA Securities raised its price target for Interactive Brokers to $71, maintaining a Buy rating. Citi also adjusted its price target upward to $65, while keeping a Neutral rating on the stock. Both firms recognized the company’s robust earnings and revenue performance as key drivers for their revised targets. These developments highlight Interactive Brokers’ solid financial standing and the positive reception from analysts.

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