Interactive Brokers expanded access to European bonds
Interactive Brokers expanded access to European bonds
Interactive Brokers has announced significant enhancements to its IBKR Bond Marketplace, further expanding its offerings and accessibility to clients around the world.
These improvements include increased liquidity for global corporate bonds, European Government Bonds (EGBs) and UK Gilts, which are now available for trading up to 22 hours a day. In addition, the platform has introduced trading of Swiss Franc (CHF) denominated bonds, expanding the range of bond products available to its users.
According to BusinessWire, the introduction of CHF-denominated bonds, including Swiss government bonds and a range of global corporate bonds priced in CHF, marks a significant addition to Interactive Brokers' existing bond universe. The platform already supports bonds denominated in major currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, CAD and HKD. This enhancement is in line with the company's strategy to offer clients a diverse range of investment opportunities across the global fixed income landscape.
Thomas Frank, Executive Vice President of Interactive Brokers, emphasized the company's commitment to increasing access to the bond market for its clients, stating, “IBKR is pleased to once again implement our long-term program to significantly enhance access to the bond market for our clients in terms of products, pricing, liquidity and hours of availability.”
The Interactive Brokers platform allows clients to trade bonds along with other financial instruments such as global equities, options, futures, currencies and mutual funds from a single unified platform. Extended trading hours and expanded product offerings provide clients with greater flexibility to respond to global market movements and economic events in real time, regardless of their location.
Expanded bond offerings are particularly beneficial for clients looking to diversify their portfolios and capitalize on opportunities in European fixed income markets. The increased liquidity and transparency in bond trading is designed to meet the needs of retail investors, active traders and institutional clients.
IBKR Bond Marketplace, known for its low, transparent commissions with no hidden surcharges or embedded spreads, now offers more than 1 million bonds globally. These include corporate, municipal, treasury and non-U.S. sovereign bonds. Clients can also use IBKR's free bond search tool to easily search and compare bonds based on various criteria such as type, maturity and yield, allowing them to better manage their bond assets.
Interactive Brokers continues to strengthen its position as a leading bond trading platform by providing clients with the tools and access they need to navigate the complex world of fixed income investing.
