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COMMISSIONS

Forecast and Event Contracts

Interactive Brokers offers low, transparent commissions on forecast and event contracts.

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ForecastEx Contracts
Contract Type Tiered1 Fixed1,2
ForecastEx Contracts USD 0.00/contract USD 0.00/contract
Third Party Fees

None

None
CME Event Contracts
Contract Type Tiered1 Fixed1,2
CME Event Contracts USD 0.10/contract USD 0.10/contract
Fees to offset exchange and regulatory fees paid by IBKR3
  • Exchange Fees
  • Regulatory Fees
  • Overnight Position Fees
  • Exchange Fees
  • Regulatory Fees

The below schedule of fees applies only to clients who execute futures trades with IBKR and then give them up for carrying by another broker.

Execution Only Commissions

Disclosures

  1. Aside from the commission, fees charged to clients by IBKR, including but not limited to those referenced on this website, are intended to cover the costs of execution, including exchange fees. Such fees generally reflect the exchange fee structure, but in certain circumstances may be higher or lower than the fees charged by the exchange.
  2. IBKR may receive aggregate volume discounts that are not passed on to clients.
  3. Subject to note 2 above, non-member exchange and regulatory fees are applied unless a client is pre-qualified by IBKR. Contact your sales person for more information.
  • Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC (“ForecastEx”). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
  • IBKR may change these rates at any time in its sole discretion. Commission rates may also vary by program or arrangement. Restrictions apply. The published rates are for direct clients of IBKR. Clients introduced through another broker or managed by an advisor may pay additional commissions set by their introducing broker or advisor. Clients should contact their introducing broker or advisor about the rates that will apply to their account.