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Interactive Brokers leverage: how high can you go?
Short answerInteractive Brokers doesn't publish a maximum leverage for its global account. Leverage depends on the entity you sign up with and your account size.
The facts
Max leverage (global)
Not published
EU/UK cap
—
Leverage score
5.0 / 10
Best licence
Tier 1
Min deposit
$0
Data as of 2026-10-24, from Interactive Brokers's own site and the sources on its full review. RBI list: RBI press release 2025-2026/1530, 19 Nov 2025.
Questions
What is the maximum leverage at Interactive Brokers?
Interactive Brokers doesn't publish a maximum leverage for its global account.
Why is my Interactive Brokers leverage lower than advertised?
Brokers lower leverage for large balances, during news and weekends, and for clients of EU/UK/Australian entities where regulators cap retail leverage at 1:30.
Which well-rated brokers offer more leverage than Interactive Brokers?
Exness (unlimited), IC Markets (1:5,000), FP Markets (1:500), Axi (1:1,000).