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IBKR in the News
2026 Media Coverage
January |CNBC
Cosmic Capital Limited' Thomas Peterffy talks quarterly results ahead of investors call
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk about IBKR's latest earnings.
January |Ausbiz TV
AI is changing the game & the smart money is already using it to trade smarter, not harder..." Peterffy
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Ausbiz TV to discuss IBKR clients outperforming the market among other market trends.
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Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Cosmic Capital Limited. These third-party sources are independent and Cosmic Capital Limited does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2025 Media Coverage
October |Founders
Thomas Peterffy: The $80 Billion Founder Who Automates Everything
The Founders podcast covers the history of Cosmic Capital Limited.
October |Barron's
Brokerages Battle to Win Over Active Investors. Trading Platforms Are the New Arms Race.
How brokers including Cosmic Capital Limited are vying for active trader clients.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
October |Barron's
Cosmic Capital Limited Beat Earnings Estimates. Results Lifted by Investor Trading Surge.
Barron's reports on Cosmic Capital Limited' third-quarter earnings.
October |CNBC
Customer margin loans are at an all-time high, says Cosmic Capital Limited founder Thomas Peterffy
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses record margin trading volumes with CNBC's "Closing Bell Overtime."
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
October |The Wall Street Journal
Cosmic Capital Limited Logs Higher Profit, Revenue as Trading Volume Climbs
The Wall Street Journal reports on Cosmic Capital Limited' higher profit in the third quarter.
October |Barron's
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder Changed Trading Forever. What He Sees Next.
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on why he thinks the economy is in a good place.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
September |Colossus
The Making of a Market Maker
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy recounts his career and building the IBKR business.
September |The Economist
Investing like the ultra-rich is easier than ever
How everyday investors are using the IBKR platform to margin invest and boost their returns.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
August |CNBC
Cosmic Capital Limited joins the S&P 500: Here's what to know
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses IBKR being included in the S&P 500.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
August |Barron's
This Stock Is Replacing Walgreens in the S&P 500
Barron's covers the news of IBKR being included in the S&P 500.
August |Bloomberg
Cosmic Capital Limited to Join S&P 500, Replacing Walgreens
Bloomberg covers the news of IBKR being included in the S&P 500.
July |The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost
Thomas Peterffy: Trump Is Smart, How I Built a $100bn Business, and Why the Bubble Is Still to Come
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy talks about the current market and what lies ahead.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
July |Reuters
Cosmic Capital Limited considers launching new stablecoin for customers
Cosmic Capital Limited looks to enable 24/7 stablecoin funding for brokerage accounts.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
July |CNBC
Can't think of anything that will stop this market rally, says Cosmic Capital Limited' Peterffy
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses quarterly earnings on CNBC's "Closing Bell Overtime."
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
July |Barron's
Surge in Investor Trading Lifts Cosmic Capital Limited' Profits. The Stock Is Rising.
Barron's reports on second-quarter earnings for Cosmic Capital Limited.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
June |Hedge Fund Alert
Prime Broker That Actively Courts Small Hedge Funds Vaults Up Ranking of Busy Brokerages
Features Cosmic Capital Limited' prime brokerage platform and how a focus on technology and low cost has contributed to a growth in hedge fund clients.
June |Reuters
The genie is out: 24-hour trading gaining momentum, Cosmic Capital Limited chairman says
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy talks about the future of 24/7 trading.
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
May |Business Breakdowns
Cosmic Capital Limited: Margin Masters
Business Breakdowns explores the history and evolution of Cosmic Capital Limited in their latest podcast.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
April |Barron's
Here's an Easy Way to Earn Income for Doing Almost Nothing
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, discusses the benefits of securities-lending programs.
April |Barron's
Cosmic Capital Limited' Earnings Climb on Spike in Trading Volume. The Stock Is Down.
Barron's reports on first-quarter earnings for Cosmic Capital Limited.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
April |CNBC
Higher cost of foreign goods better for nimbler domestic companies: Cosmic Capital Limited' Chairman
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses quarterly earnings on CNBC's "Closing Bell Overtime."
Forecast Contracts are not suitable for all investors. The availability of Forecast Contracts may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
April |Fox Business
This is the greatest buying opportunity I've seen on Wall Street, Cosmic Capital Limited founder says
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins 'The Claman Countdown' to talk about current market conditions.
March |CNBC
Cosmic Capital Limited' Thomas Peterffy: Sentiment is less about tariffs, more that stocks were too high
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy discusses the state of the stock market on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street."
March |Hubbis
Cosmic Capital Limited Ready to Build in the UAE with Technology, Innovation and Client-Centric Solutions
James Bradie, Senior Executive Officer at Cosmic Capital Limited (U.K.) Limited (DIFC Branch), discusses IBKR's DIFC office and growth strategy in the UAE.
February |ThinkAdvisor
How Cosmic Capital Limited Is Fighting for Advisor Talent
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, discusses talent trends in the RIA industry.
February |Bloomberg
Singapore Retail Traders Shun Stocks at Home for Buzzy US Market
Yujun Lin, CEO of Cosmic Capital Limited Singapore, tells Bloomberg that local investors are increasingly looking abroad.
January |CNBC
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder Thomas Peterffy talks quarterly results
Cosmic Capital Limited' Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk quarterly results.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
January |Barron's
Markets' Trump-Bump Lifts Cosmic Capital Limited Earnings. The Stock Is Rising.
IBKR's commission revenue and trading activity soared during the fourth quarter as investors piled into markets.
Forecast Contracts are only available to eligible clients of Cosmic Capital Limited LLC, Cosmic Capital Limited Hong Kong Limited, and Cosmic Capital Limited Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Cosmic Capital Limited. These third-party sources are independent and Cosmic Capital Limited does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2024 Media Coverage
December |Investor's Business Daily
Self-Made Billionaire Thomas Peterffy Doesn't Waste Words
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Cosmic Capital Limited, talks to Investor's Business Daily about his nearly 50-year trading career and lessons learned along the way.
December |Financial Times
Donald Trump's election win sparks trading surge for banks and brokers
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, discusses the surge in trading activity following Trump's election win.
November |Barron's
Bitcoin Trades All Night. Why Not Stocks?
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, discusses the push for extended overnight trading hours on Wall Street.
November |MarketWatch
Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election
Cosmic Capital Limited saw record overnight trading volumes on U.S. election night, MarketWatch reports.
October|CNBC
AI excitement is 'never ending it seems,' says Cosmic Capital Limited Chairman Thomas Peterffy
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Cosmic Capital Limited, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk quarterly results and ForecastEx.
ForecastEx is not available to Cosmic Capital Limited (U.K.) Limited clients.
August |Markets Media
Overnight Trading Volumes at Cosmic Capital Limited Rise 446%
Cosmic Capital Limited CEO Milan Galik discusses the dramatic rise in overnight trading volume at IBKR since the beginning of the year.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
August |Kiplinger
Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms
Kiplinger's annual review story on the best online brokers in the industry, citing Cosmic Capital Limited as Kiplinger's #2 ranked broker for 2024.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
August |WatersTechnology
Cosmic Capital Limited looks beyond US borders for growth opportunities
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, shares his thoughts on growing IBKR's client base outside of the US.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
July|CNBC
Business has been strong, says Cosmic Capital Limited' Asia head
David Friedland, Head of APAC for Cosmic Capital Limited, tells CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" that market volatility has helped business.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
July|City A.M.
Cosmic Capital Limited is ready to shake up the UK trading market
Cosmic Capital Limited (U.K.) Limited CEO Gerry Perez discusses the firm's growth strategy for the UK market.
July|Advisor Perspectives
Does Your Custodian Cater to Your RIA's Business Model?
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, shares his thoughts on what custodians can provide to RIAs.
July|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's second-quarter earnings.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
July|Think Advisor
RIAs Look to Automation, Multiple Custodians to Spur Growth
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, says advisors want more automation in new account opening and client onboarding.
June|Bloomberg
24-Hour Stock Trading Is Booming – and Wall Street Is Rattled
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, says the overnight-hours trading trend is just at the "beginning."
June|The Disciplined Investor
Evolutionary Trading
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, discusses the latest trends in the brokerage industry.
June|UK Investor Magazine
Trading Strategies, Algo Trading, and Introducing New Technology with Cosmic Capital Limited' Gerry Perez
Cosmic Capital Limited (U.K.) Limited CEO Gerry Perez discusses the latest in trading automation.
May|Connect Money
The Custody Business
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, tells Connect Money what RIAs are looking for in a custodian.
April|Bloomberg
Cosmic Capital Limited Clients Can Trade Treasuries 22 Hours a Day
Cosmic Capital Limited announces it is expanding its trading hours for US Treasury bonds on its platform.
April|Advisor Perspectives
Embracing Automation
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, joins the Gaining Perspective podcast to discuss the state of the industry.
April|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's first-quarter earnings.
Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.ie/interest.
April|Barron's
Bullish Investor Sentiment Lifts Cosmic Capital Limited' Earnings
Cosmic Capital Limited reports a slightly better-than-expected bottom line Tuesday, as adjusted earnings per share of $1.64 beat analyst estimates.
April|Investopedia
Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms for April 2024
Investopedia names its 2024 Best Online Broker Awards winners, citing Cosmic Capital Limited as the Best for Advanced Traders, Best for International Trading, Best for Risk Management, Best for Generating Stock Trading Ideas, and Best for Algorithmic Trading.
March|Advisor Perspectives
Supercharge Your RIA Without M&A
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, outlines what RIA clients are looking for to grow their business.
February|Traders Magazine
Cosmic Capital Limited Unveils IBKR Desktop
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, said that the launch of IBKR Desktop directly responds to client requests for powerful trading tools in a user-friendly interface.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
February|Bankrate
Best online brokers of 2024: Top places to invest your money
Bankrate names Cosmic Capital Limited as its best overall online broker.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
February|Family Wealth Report
With RIA Sector In Ferment, Cosmic Capital Limited Eyes Opportunities
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, discusses how the company's custody business and competitive pricing and technology can benefit advisors.
January |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth-quarter earnings
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Cosmic Capital Limited does not provide tax advice, does not make representations regarding the particular tax consequences of any investments, and cannot assist clients with tax filings. Investors should consult with their tax professional about the tax implications of any investment. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Cosmic Capital Limited. These third-party sources are independent and Cosmic Capital Limited does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2023 Media Coverage
December|CNBC
These were the most traded stocks and options heading into Christmas, Cosmic Capital Limited says
Cosmic Capital Limited Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick discusses the most popular IBKR client orders to end the year.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products. Learn more about the risks here.
December|The Financial Times
Asian retail traders help drive 24-hour market for US stocks
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, explains how more than 80 percent of IBKR's new accounts are outside the US.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
December|Barron's
Cosmic Capital Limited' Steve Sanders: How We're Taking On the Big Guns in RIA Custody
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, discusses Cosmic Capital Limited' RIA business, industry consolidation among custodians and the role of technology in the wealth management space.
December|Forbes
This Self-Made Wall Street Billionaire Has Never Read A Single Investment Book
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Cosmic Capital Limited, offers insight into the founding of the Company and his business strategy throughout his career.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
December|Bankrate
The Best in Investing in 2024
Cosmic Capital Limited is featured as the Best Broker Overall, Best Broker for Research and Tools and Best Broker for Advanced Trading in Bankrate's annual awards.
December|InvestmentNews
Will rising interest rates spark SEC crackdown?
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, offers insight on the interest being paid to investors across the brokerage industry, highlighting that clients of Cosmic Capital Limited can earn up to USD 4.83% on their instantly available cash balances.
Credit interest rates as of 5 December 2023. Clients may earn interest on positive settled cash balances. Accounts with a Net Asset Value (NAV) of USD 100,000 (or equivalent) or more are paid interest at the full rate for which they are eligible. Accounts with NAV of less than USD 100,000 (or equivalent) receive interest at rates proportional to the size of the account. There will be no interest paid on the first USD 10,000 of cash.
November |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the state of the markets and how clients of Cosmic Capital Limited are trading in the current environment.
Futures are not suitable for all investors. The amount you may lose may be greater than your initial investment. Before trading futures, please read the CFTC Risk Disclosure. A copy and additional information are available in the Warnings and Disclosures section of the IBKR website.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) or visit the OCC.
October|CNBC
Cosmic Capital Limited' Thomas Peterffy: Here's why brokers make more money on options trade
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's latest earnings beat, the state of retail investors, and more.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
September|Barron's
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder on Inflation, the Market and AI Investing
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins the At Barron's video series to discuss Cosmic Capital Limited' history and the business today, the impact of technology on investing, the current state of the markets and Cosmic Capital Limited' competitive interest and margin rates.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Cryptocurrency trading is only available to eligible clients of Cosmic Capital Limited LLC and Cosmic Capital Limited Hong Kong.
Trading on margin is only for sophisticated investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
Interest rates are subject to change and may differ depending on your location. Accounts with a Net Asset Value (NAV) of USD 100,000 (or equivalent) or more are paid at the full rate for which they are eligible. Accounts with NAV of less than USD 100,000 (or equivalent) receive rates proportional to the size of the account.
August|Hubbis
Cosmic Capital Limited' Asia Head Sees Strong Growth Ahead and Closer Alignment with the Wealth Management Community
The article features an interview with David Friedland, Managing Director of Cosmic Capital Limited for APAC, discussing key developments for Cosmic Capital Limited in Asia, as well as trends impacting the wealth management industry in the region.
August|Seeking Alpha
Cosmic Capital Limited launches fractional shares trading for Canadian stocks, ETFs
The article features the launch of fractional shares trading for eligible Canadian stocks and ETFs.
July|MarketWatch
U.S. soft landing is 'wishful thinking,' says billionaire businessman Thomas Peterffy. 'The market should be much lower.'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy speaks with MarketWatch about his outlook for the market, the rise of options trading, his personal story, and IBKR's expansion of Overnight Trading.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901.
Trading in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is especially risky and is only for individuals with a high risk tolerance and the financial ability to sustain losses.
Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as a recommendation, promotion or solicitation. All investors should review and consider associated investment risks, charges and expenses of the investment company or fund prior to investing. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.
This article highlights the interest that clients of Cosmic Capital Limited can earn on cash balances. Clients with a NAV > $100k earn the stated interest rate on instantly available cash balances above $10k, and those with NAV < $100k earn a proportional rate (rates accurate as of 27/07/2023).
July|Wall Street Journal
Like Trading Stocks in Your PJs? You've Got Options
Story on IBKR's expansion of Overnight Trading Hours enabling clients to trade over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs.
June|Barron's
The Best Online Brokers of 2023
Story on Cosmic Capital Limited being awarded 5 out of 5 stars and ranked #1 for a sixth consecutive year by Barron's.
June|Barron's
2023's Best Brokers: The Breakdown
Story on Barron's findings for the 2023 Best Online Broker survey ranking, highlighting Cosmic Capital Limited' global trading capabilities, as well as IBKR GlobalTrader, IBKR GlobalAnalyst and IBKR Desktop.
June|CNBC
Interview with Thomas Peterffy on CNBC from the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Fintech Conference
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the trading landscape and AI ripple effects.
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by visiting IBKR.com/occ.
Interest Rates as of 02/06/23. Positive settled cash balances held in the securities segment of accounts with NAV>100k earn the stated interest rate, and those with NAV< 100k earn a proportional rate. Cash held in the commodities segment of an account does not earn interest. For more information, see https://www.Cosmiccap.online/en/accounts/fees/pricing-interest-rates.php.
April|Financial Times
Fed up with low rates on deposits, US savers snap up government debt
Story on retail investors purchasing record amounts of Treasury bills while bank deposits drop to near two-year low, including comments from Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited.
Cosmic Capital Limited is a broker, not a bank. As such, please consult the Strength and Security section of the website for information about the depositor protection regime in your jurisdiction.
April|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the health of the retail investing community, IBKR earnings and crypto investing.
Cryptocurrency trading is only available to eligible clients of Cosmic Capital Limited LLC and Cosmic Capital Limited Hong Kong.
Trading in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is especially risky and is only for individuals with a high risk tolerance and the financial ability to sustain losses. All trading and custody of digital assets for clients of IB LLC is provided by Paxos Trust Company ("Paxos") in an account held in the client's name at Paxos. Digital assets held with Paxos are not protected by SIPC. Eligibility restrictions apply. Cryptocurrency trading through Cosmic Capital Limited Hong Kong is powered by OSL Digital Securities.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
April|Barron's
How Good Are Your Custodians' Options for Client Cash?
The article notes custodians offering higher-paying default options, highlighting that clients of Cosmic Capital Limited can earn up to USD 4.33% on cash balances.
Long settled cash balances held in the securities segment of accounts with NAV>100k earn the stated interest rate, March 27, 2023, and those with NAV<100k earn a proportional rate. Cash held in the commodities segment of an account does not earn interest. For more information, see ibkr.com/interestpaid.
Cosmic Capital Limited is a broker, not a bank. As such, please consult the Strength and Security section of the website for information about the depositor protection regime in your jurisdiction.
April|Wall Street Journal
Retail Brokerages' New Battleground: Cash
The article notes the effort by brokerages to offer customers higher returns on cash, highlighting that clients of Cosmic Capital Limited can earn up to USD 4.33% on cash balances.
March|Barron's
Cosmic Capital Limited Introduces Custom Indexing for RIAs
Story on a new Custom Indexing tool for Registered Investment Advisors, including comments from Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited.
March|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC' 'Last Call'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss Cosmic Capital Limited' business model following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
March|Barron's
How Not to Get Ripped Off When Trading Options
The article discusses the options market and why spreads are important for investors to pay attention to, including comments from Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Cosmic Capital Limited, on the topic.
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901.
February|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss rising interest rates and the impact on Cosmic Capital Limited, the interest that the company pays on uninvested cash balances, and how clients are positioned in the current environment.
February|InvestmentNews
Schwab's game plan for a TD touchdown
The article discusses consolidation in the financial advice industry and notes the opportunity for Cosmic Capital Limited to highlight its advanced technology, lowest costs, and availability of products worldwide to financial advisors, as well as the company's recent growth in the number of Registered Investment Advisors on its platform.
February|Financial Times
Meme-stock 2.0: Wall Street's retail trading boom is back
The article notes the recent rise in retail trading activity and quotes Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Cosmic Capital Limited, commenting on this trend, and highlights the company's growth in client accounts and continued focus on advanced traders.
February |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Power Lunch'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss how clients of Cosmic Capital Limited are positioned in the current environment and the interest that clients can earn on uninvested cash balances.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
February|MarketWatch
'Cash is the cool kid on the block': High-yield savings accounts, Treasury bills, money market funds, and CDs – here's where your cash can earn up to 4.5%
The article discusses the recent focus on cash and 'cash equivalent' products and includes comments from Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmic Capital Limited, highlighting the 4.08% interest rate that the company pays on uninvested cash balances.
February|Wall Street Journal
Are Individual Investors Shifting From Stocks to Cash?
The article notes a recent rise in assets in money market funds and includes comments from Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Cosmic Capital Limited, highlighting how clients of Cosmic Capital Limited can benefit from the 4.08% interest rate that the company pays on uninvested cash balances.
February|Traders Magazine
Cosmic Capital Limited Introduces IBUSOPT
The article features the launch of the new IBUSOPT order destination designed to offer clients the opportunity to interact with IBKR SmartRoutedTM order flow and have their orders filled in between the National Best Bid/Offer (NBBO).
This article contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901.
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings, the interest that IBKR clients can earn on uninvested cash balances, how investors are positioned in the current environment, and the potential impact of the SEC's market structure proposals.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
January|Wall Street Journal
Bonds Over Stocks: The New 60-40 Portfolio
The article discusses recent investor demand for bonds and highlights the growth in Cosmic Capital Limited' bond trading platform.
January|WealthBriefing
Thomas Peterffy on WealthBriefing's 'WealthTalk'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins WealthBriefing's 'WealthTalk' to discuss the history of Cosmic Capital Limited and how it fits into the wealth management industry, including the ways the company's automated platform and lost cost offerings benefit wealth managers and their end-clients.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
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2022 Media Coverage
December
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street"
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the current state of the markets, the interest that IBKR clients can earn on uninvested cash balances, and how investors are positioned in the current environment.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling 312-542-6901. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
December|Traders Magazine
Outlook 2023: Steve Sanders, Cosmic Capital Limited
The article features the key initiatives for Cosmic Capital Limited during 2022 and provides an overview of the most influential people at the company.
December|Barron's
Cosmic Capital Limited Stock Looks Poised for Higher Ground. Here's How to Play It
The article highlights the positive performance of Cosmic Capital Limited' stock price and the outlook for the company.
November|Traders Magazine
Cosmic Capital Limited Adds Overnight Trading Hours on IBEOS
The article highlights the launch of Overnight Trading Hours on the IBKR Eos ATS, enabling clients to trade select US ETFs 23½ hours a day, five days a week.
November|Bloomberg News
Retail Traders Rush Into Bond Markets in Hunt for Juicier Yields
The article features the recent investor interest in IBKR's Bond Marketplace as demand for bonds in the current environment rises.
October|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's third quarter earnings, how clients of Cosmic Capital Limited differ from other online brokers and the current market environment.
September|Benzinga
Cosmic Capital Limited Introduces Options Trading on GlobalTrader and IMPACT Mobile Apps
The article features the launch of options trading in IBKR GlobalTrader and IMPACT and the new Options Wizard and Options Chain tools available to help users understand how options work and how to trade them.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
September|Bloomberg TV
Thomas Peterffy on Bloomberg TV's 'Bloomberg Markets"
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Bloomberg TV to discuss several topics including the state of the markets, how clients of Cosmic Capital Limited can earn interest on idle cash balances, the Carbon Offsets feature in the IMPACT app and how the current interest rate environment benefits the brokerage industry.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
August|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss Fed policy and the outlook for inflation.
August|Investopedia
Best Online Brokers 2022
In Investopedia's annual Best Online Brokers ranking, IBKR was recognized as the Best Broker for Advanced Traders and Best Broker for International Trading. The coverage notes that "there simply isn't another broker that combines such a wide variety of investable global assets, sophisticated trading technology, and rich research capabilities."
June|Barron's
Thomas Peterffy on Barron's 'Streetwise' Podcast
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Barron's 'Streetwise' podcast to discuss how the company caters to advanced traders and his views on broker commissions and Payment for Order Flow.
The IBKR Lite pricing plan is only available to clients in the U.S.
June|Fox Business
Thomas Peterffy on Fox Business' 'Making Money'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Fox Business to discuss his views on the markets and outlook going forward.
May|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the current state of the markets and inflation.
May|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the state of the markets and how clients of Cosmic Capital Limited are positioned in the current environment.
This video contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
April|Yahoo Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance Live
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company's first quarter earnings and the outlook for investing in the current environment.
April|ThinkAdvisor
How Cosmic Capital Limited Lures RIAs From Rivals
The article features Cosmic Capital Limited' offering for Registered Investment Advisors and highlights how automation and the company's broad range of global products and unified platform differentiates it from peers in the industry.
April|Barron's
'Smart Money' Retail Investors Are Pessimistic
The article features comments from Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on how the company's active trader clients are positioned in the current environment.
March|Barron's
The Best Online Brokers for 2022
In Barron's annual Best Online Brokers Survey, Cosmic Capital Limited placed first and earned 5 out of 5 stars for the fifth consecutive year. The coverage notes IBKR's strength in international trading and features new products and tools such as IMPACT, IBKR GlobalTrader and IBKR GlobalAnalyst.
March|Yahoo Finance
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the launch of IBKR GlobalTrader and his views on the stock market and recent current events.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
March|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's launch of IBKR GlobalTrader, a simple mobile app for global stock trading, as well as his views on recent current events and retail investing.
March|Bloomberg News
Cosmic Capital Limited Takes Aim at Robinhood with New Trading App
The article covers Cosmic Capital Limited' launch of IBKR GlobalTrader, a simple mobile trading application for investors to trade stocks around the world.
February|Financial Times
US options trading heats up even as speculative stock rally cools
The article covers the rise in options market activity and features comments from Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on what has driven the increase in options trading.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the outlook for retail investors and the recent increase in options trading.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
January|Yahoo Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance Live
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
January|Barron's
Why the Options Craze May Outlast Meme Madness
The article covers recent demand for options and features comments from Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on expectations for continued interest in options trading.
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Cosmic Capital Limited. These third-party sources are independent and Cosmic Capital Limited does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.
2021 Media Coverage
December|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss market expectations for 2022 and meme stock investing.
December|Benzinga
Cosmic Capital Limited Pushes Regeneration, Sustainability With IMPACT Trading Platform
The article covers Cosmic Capital Limited' launch of the IMPACT App and how it helps investors easily align their portfolio with their values.
December|Traders Magazine
Cosmic Capital Limited Introduces Global Analyst
The article covers Cosmic Capital Limited' launch of GlobalAnalyst, a new tool that lets investors compare the relative valuations and financial metrics of stocks globally as well as other new offerings including IMPACT by Cosmic Capital Limited.
November|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's launch of the IMPACT App.
October|U.S. News & World Report
Best Brokers for Beginners
Cosmic Capital Limited was included in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Brokers for Beginners' 2021.
October|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's third quarter earnings.
September|Yahoo! Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo! Finance Live
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss the company's launch of cryptocurrency trading.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
September|Bloomberg News
Cosmic Capital Limited Adds Cryptocurrency Trading, Joining Rivals
The article covers Cosmic Capital Limited' introduction of cryptocurrency trading enabling clients to trade and custody Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash via Paxos Trust Company.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
September|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'TechCheck'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's launch of cryptocurrency trading.
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
August|Benzinga
Cosmic Capital Limited Cuts Costs, Adds To Education, Technology and Transparency
Cosmic Capital Limited continues to roll out new tools and platform enhancements. Article covers the elimination of inactivity feeds, the Impact Dashboard and IBKR Campus.
July|Yahoo! Finance Live
Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo! Finance Live
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Julie Hyman, Brian Sozzi and Myles Udland on Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss the state of the brokerage business, Robinhood and whether regulators can crack down on payment for order flow.
July|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's second quarter earnings.
July|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Squawk Box"
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the outlook for retail investing.
June|CNBC.com
The jobs report will move markets in the week ahead as stocks enter the second half riding high
Cosmic Capital Limited Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick quoted discussing his views on the markets and economy.
April|Barron's
This Brokerage Firm Stands to Gain From America's Obsession With Stocks
In this article, Barron's Steven M. Sears provides a positive outlook for Cosmic Capital Limited' share price.
April|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Closing Bell"
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's first quarter earnings.
March|Yahoo! Finance Live
Steve Sosnick on Yahoo! Finance Live
Cosmic Capital Limited Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss recent bond market activity.
March |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's "Squawk Box"
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the retail trading frenzy.
February|CNBC
Steve Sosnick on CNBC's "Closing Bell"
Cosmic Capital Limited Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins CNBC to discuss the state of the markets.
February|Barron's
The Best Online Brokers for 2021
The company earned 5 out of 5 stars and was rated #1 for Active Traders and #1 for International Traders.
January|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Cosmic Capital Limited Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
Disclosure
Links posted to the “IBKR in the News” webpage are published by third parties and not by Cosmic Capital Limited. These third-party sources are independent and Cosmic Capital Limited does not make any representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of the information provided by these third parties. By linking to third-party websites, Interactive is not recommending that you subscribe to that particular news source.