Comparison Interactive Brokers vs Zacks Trade

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares Interactive Brokers vs Zacks Trade. Is Interactive Brokers or Zacks Trade a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. Interactive Brokers has a commission fee of $0.005, and Zacks Trade has a commission fee of $0.01 per share with $1 minimum or 1% of trade value if <$1 per share. When analyzing trading options, the commission fees of Interactive Brokers is $0 + $0.70 per contract, and that one of Zacks Trade is $1 for First Contract + $0.75 per additional. Now, let’s compare commission fees in Forex, the commission fee of Interactive Brokers is 0.20 basis points, and the commission fee of Zacks Trade is -. For a more complete picture, let’s consider trading in the metal market, where Interactive Brokers and Zacks Trade have commission fees of 0.15 basis points and -, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor are provided to customers by Interactive Brokers and Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading are provided by Zacks Trade. As for platforms, Interactive Brokers offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Zacks Trade offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. Interactive Brokers was founded in 1978 in United States, and it is regulated by NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. And Zacks Trade was founded in Original company 1978, online brokerage 2008 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA, SIPC. Withdrawal of funds from Interactive Brokers can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0. And Zacks Trade provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of 1 withdrawal free monthly. The time for withdrawal in Interactive Brokers is 3-5 days, and that one in Zacks Trade is 4-7 working days.

As a result, the rating of Interactive Brokers is 4.1 stars versus that of Zacks Trade of 4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Interactive Brokers
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Zacks Trade
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Interactive Brokers
Stock
$0.005
ETFs
$0
Options
$0 + $0.70 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95
Bonds
0.1% of face value
Forex Spreads
0.20 basis points
CFDs
N/A
Futures
$0.85 per contract
Metals
0.15 basis points
Cryptocurrency
$5 per contract
Zacks Trade
Stock
$0.01 per share with $1 minimum or 1% of trade value if <$1 per share
ETFs
$0.01 per share with $1 minimum or 1% of trade value if <$1 per share
Options
$1 for First Contract + $0.75 per additional
Mutual Funds
$27.50
Bonds
Government Bonds: 0.025% Face Value + $3 per bond Corporate Bonds: 0.1% Face Value + $3 per bond
Forex Spreads
-
CFDs
-
Futures
-
Metals
-
Cryptocurrency
-

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Interactive Brokers
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Zacks Trade
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Interactive Brokers
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Zacks Trade
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Interactive Brokers
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Zacks Trade
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Interactive Brokers
Android App
iOS App
Zacks Trade
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Interactive Brokers
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Zacks Trade
Minimum deposit
$2,500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Interactive Brokers
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Zacks Trade
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
4-7 working days
Withdrawal Fee
1 withdrawal free monthly

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Interactive Brokers
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1978
Regulated By
NYSE, FINRA, SIPC
Zacks Trade
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
Original company 1978, online brokerage 2008
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA, SIPC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Interactive Brokers
Phone
1 (877) 442-2757
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
Zacks Trade
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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