Interactive Brokers Introduces Fractional Shares Trading in Canadian Stocks and ETFs

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) launches fractional shares trading for Canadian stocks and ETFs, expanding its offering beyond US and European markets. Clients can now buy and sell fractional shares of all stocks and ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on CBOE Canada, plus eligible US and European stocks and ETFs. Fractional shares provide a simple way for investors to build a balanced portfolio and invest in shares regardless of the share price, allowing for better diversification and maximizing potential returns.

Positive

• Expansion into Canadian market opens new opportunities for Interactive Brokers and its clients
• Fractional shares trading offers a cost-effective way for investors to diversify their portfolios
• The launch reflects Interactive Brokers' commitment to providing innovative investment solutions for clients

Negative

• None.

Expanded Offering Builds on Success of US and European Fractional Shares

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the launch of fractional shares trading for Canadian stocks and ETFs. Clients of Interactive Brokers can now buy and sell fractional shares of all stocks and ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on CBOE Canada, plus eligible US and European stocks and ETFs.

Fractional shares give investors a simple way to build a balanced portfolio and invest in shares regardless of the share price. With fractional shares, investors can divide investments among more stocks to achieve a better-diversified portfolio and put small cash balances to work quickly to maximize potential returns.

“Fractional shares trading continues to be an easy and economical way for investors of any level to construct or add to their portfolios,” said Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers. “Fractional shares trading has been extremely popular for US and European stocks and ETFs, and we are excited to broaden our offering to include Canadian shares.”

To trade eligible Canadian fractional shares, clients can use a cash quantity order that lets clients place orders in a specific cash amount. Fractional shares will automatically be bought or sold if the cash amount does not line up with a whole number of shares.

For additional information, please visit:

United States and countries served by IB LLC: Fractional Shares
Canada: Fractional Shares
United Kingdom: Fractional Shares
Western Europe: Fractional Shares
Central Europe: Fractional Shares
Australia: Fractional Shares
Hong Kong: Fractional Shares
Singapore: Fractional Shares
India: Fractional Shares

About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:

Interactive Brokers Group affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, and foreign exchange around the clock on over 150 markets in numerous countries and currencies, from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We service individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation has enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. For the sixth consecutive year, Barron’s ranked Interactive Brokers #1 with 5 out of 5 stars in its June 9, 2023, Best Online Brokers Review.

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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

Media: Katherine Ewert, media@ibkr.com

Source: Interactive Brokers

FAQ

What is the latest offering announced by Interactive Brokers (IBKR)?

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has launched fractional shares trading for Canadian stocks and ETFs, expanding its offering beyond US and European markets.

What are the benefits of fractional shares trading?

Fractional shares provide a simple way for investors to build a balanced portfolio and invest in shares regardless of the share price, allowing for better diversification and maximizing potential returns.

Which stocks and ETFs can clients trade using fractional shares?

Clients can now buy and sell fractional shares of all stocks and ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on CBOE Canada, plus eligible US and European stocks and ETFs.

How can clients trade eligible Canadian fractional shares?

Clients can use a cash quantity order that lets them place orders in a specific cash amount. Fractional shares will automatically be bought or sold if the cash amount does not line up with a whole number of shares.

Where can clients find additional information about the fractional shares offering?

For additional information, clients can visit the Interactive Brokers website for specific details on fractional shares trading in various countries.